Recom vs AKCOME - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Recom has the broader catalog (61 vs 3 models). Recom leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup).
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The two companies
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Recom skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (84%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
Recom Technologies is an Italian solar manufacturer founded in 2007, widely recognized as one of Europe's largest photovoltaic producers. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and reports an annual production capacity exceeding 3.2 GW, with products distributed in more than 110 countries. AKCOME (Jiangsu Akcome Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2006 and publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2010. AKCOME held a BloombergNEF Tier 1 designation as of 2022, though some third-party trackers noted intermittent listing issues in 2024 linked to website accessibility. With a stated HJT cell capacity of around 3.2 GW across multiple Chinese production bases and an announced expansion plan exceeding 4 GW, AKCOME operates at a comparable physical scale to Recom, but Recom carries a more consistent and broadly documented institutional footprint, particularly in European markets.
Recom's product catalog is notably broad, spanning TOPCon (the Lynx series, aimed at residential rooftop buyers seeking price-performance balance), back-contact N-type modules (the Black Tiger, popular for premium residential and commercial installs where aesthetics and shade tolerance matter), a high-wattage utility line (the Lion, rated up to 750 W), and legacy PERC and shingled formats. AKCOME has deliberately narrowed its focus to HJT technology, offering an all-bifacial portfolio that leverages HJT's low temperature coefficient and symmetrical structure for both rooftop and ground-mount applications. The company has also announced early-stage investment in HJT-perovskite tandem cells, signaling an R&D-forward direction.
For most buyers in 2025, Recom is the lower-risk default - its multi-technology lineup, confirmed bankability track record, and strong European distribution infrastructure make it easier to source, finance, and warrant in Western markets. AKCOME is worth serious consideration for project developers who specifically want a high-efficiency all-HJT bifacial solution and are comfortable working with a Chinese supplier whose Tier 1 continuity requires independent verification at the time of procurement.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-25
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.