Solid all-round for its segment
The AIKO Comet 3N72 Mono-glass (AIKO-A-MDE72Mw) was developed with the goal of maximizing yield from every square meter, especially in installations where space is limited and power requirements are high. Its advantages begin with the architecture of back-contact (XBC/ABC) cells, where the active surface operates without front-side shading elements, translating into better light utilization and high aesthetics.
In practice, the Comet 3N72 helps reduce losses on hot days thanks to its favorable behavior at high temperatures, and supports stable energy production under challenging operating conditions. The mono-glass construction is designed for safety and durability during operation - crucial for large modules installed on warehouse roofs and ground structures.
This is an excellent choice for commercial and industrial installations as well as PV farms, where low BOS costs and a fast return on investment matter. Compared to many competitive modules, the series stands out through the combination of back-contact technology, refined reliability, and long manufacturer warranties.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial, utility-scale and hot-climate.
The ABC (All Back Contact) technology allows for a module efficiency of 24.2–25.2%, while comparable modules from SpolarPV, Solaria, and Vikram Solar (SPV680, PARADEA) have efficiencies of 21.89–21.92%. This represents a gain of 2.3–3.3%, which directly translates to higher power output from the same roof or ground area.
The temperature coefficient of Pmax is -0.26%/°C, compared to -0.30%/°C for typical TOPCon modules and -0.35%/°C for PERC modules. At a module temperature of 70°C (a realistic summer in Poland), the difference compared to PERC on a 680W module is approximately 9-10W less in actual power loss – which is significant for commercial and industrial installations that operate for many hours during the peak of summer.
The manufacturer guarantees ≤1% degradation in the first year (LID) and ≤0.35%/year in subsequent years, with a retention of 90.6% after 25 years and 88.85% after 30 years. For comparison, a standard Tier-1 PERC/TOPCon offering typically achieves 84.8% after 25 years – the difference in cumulative energy yield over the lifespan is measurable in thousands of kWh per inverter.
The back-contact architecture eliminates busbars and metallic fingers from the active surface of the cell, thereby removing the primary cause of micro-crack degradation and hot-spot formation due to partial shading. For large modules installed in industrial halls (where the risk of point contamination is high), this represents a real operational advantage.
AIKO is listed on the BNEF Tier 1 PV Module Manufacturers (Q1 2026) list, which is a formal requirement for obtaining bank financing for PV farm and large C&I project installations. Tier 1 status signifies documented deliveries to at least 6 projects exceeding 10 MW, financed by independent commercial banks, over the past 24 months.
The Comet 3N72 series is a single-glass design, which eliminates reflection from the ground. On ground-mounted farms with a light-colored surface, bifacial modules typically generate an additional 5–15% of energy. AIKO offers bifacial ABC variants in the Stellar 3N+72 and Comet 3N+72 series – for ground-mounted installations, it is worth considering these series instead of the Comet 3N72.
The standard product warranty is 15 years (with the option to extend it to 25 years under separate terms), while some Tier-1 manufacturers, such as Longi Hi-MO X10 and Canadian Solar HiKu7, offer 25 years as standard without any additional costs. For projects with long financing terms, a separate analysis of the terms of extension may be required.
- Efficiency of 24.2% matches the Back Contact 650-700W median
- Power density of 242.5 W/m² matches the Back Contact 650-700W median
- At -0.26%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for Back Contact 650-700W panels
- Weight of 29.0 kg (3.5 kg below Back Contact 650-700W median of 32.5 kg) allows easier transport and roof mounting
- In the top 1% for efficiency among all Back Contact panels
Specifications
Datasheet charts
Measured curves published by AIKO in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 655 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
Found 1119 panels of the same or similar size to this one, within ±10 mm. See them here Found 1125 panels of the same or similar size to this one, within ±25 mm. See them here Found 1236 panels of the same or similar size to this one, within ±50 mm. See them here Found 1917 panels of the same or similar size to this one, within ±100 mm. See them here