Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy

Name

Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy

Legal name

Shanghai AIKO Energy Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://aikosolar.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Cells and Modules

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMAHAA

Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Renewable Equipment & Component Manufacturing (Modules, Turbines, Inverters, Towers, Blades)

SECONDARYEUAMABAD

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

SECONDARYEUACAGAK

Solar Plant Components Supply & Manufacturing (Modules, Cells, Wafers, Mirrors, Heliostats)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Power Generation/Solar Power Generation (Utility-Scale PV & CSP)

SECONDARYEUAMABAK

Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

SECONDARYEUAMABAB

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic solar cells
• Back-contact modules
• Crystalline silicon cells
• Utility-scale solar modules
• Residential solar panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Cell Sales: AIKO manufactures and sells high-efficiency N-type ABC solar cells to module manufacturers globally. Cells are supplied to third-party module manufacturers who integrate AIKO cells into their own branded modules.
2. ABC Module Sales: Sale of branded AIKO ABC modules for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar installations. Modules feature industry-leading efficiency exceeding 25% mass production output.
3. Digital Products & Services: AIKO Business platform providing PV power station monitoring, data analytics, and management services for customers. Includes real-time power generation monitoring, data export capabilities, and alert notification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy (AIKO) manufactures and sells proprietary N-type ABC (All Back Contact) crystalline silicon solar cells at 27.3%+ average mass production efficiency and ABC photovoltaic modules at 25%+ mass production efficiency. The company sells cells to third-party module manufacturers for integration into their branded products and sells ABC modules directly to installers, distributors, and large utility-scale project developers for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar installations.

Product overview

AIKO (Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy) is a vertically integrated solar technology company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of photovoltaic products. The company's core technology is its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) technology, which represents the pinnacle of crystalline silicon solar cell development. AIKO's product portfolio is organized into three main solution categories: Residential (for homeowners with limited roof space and safety requirements), Commercial & Industrial (for complex C&I projects requiring high efficiency and financial returns), and Utility (for large-scale projects in demanding environments). The core product line includes ABC Cells (manufactured at 27.3%+ mass production efficiency), ABC Modules (including the ABC 670W, ABC Infinite, and Z-Series variants achieving 25%+ module efficiency), along with supporting Digital Products and Energy Storage Solutions. The company pioneered BC (Back Contact) technology and leads the global module efficiency rankings, differentiating through silver-free metallization, partial-shading optimization, and hotspot temperature control features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABC Module (All Back Contact) AIKO's flagship N-Type all-back-contact photovoltaic module featuring industry-leading efficiency exceeding 25%, with hotspot temperatures below 100°C, and superior performance in partial-shading conditions. Designed for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
• ABC 670W Module High-power variant of the ABC module series delivering 670W output, optimized for utility-scale solar projects requiring maximum power density and cost efficiency.
• ABC Infinite Module Premium ABC module variant with efficiency over 25%, designed specifically for utility-scale applications, featuring enhanced bifaciality and lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE).
• Z-Series Module Next-generation ABC module announced for pre-order at Intersolar Europe 2026, representing the latest advancement in AIKO's back-contact technology portfolio.
• ABC Cell AIKO's proprietary all-back-contact solar cell manufactured at mass production efficiency exceeding 27.3%, sold to third-party module manufacturers for integration into their branded modules. Features silver-free copper metallization.
• Gen3 Series Third-generation iteration of AIKO's solar module technology representing incremental improvements in efficiency and performance characteristics.
• Neostar Series Product series designation within AIKO's ABC module lineup, targeted at specific market segments with tailored power and efficiency specifications.
• Digital Products Digital solutions including module authenticity verification, PV power station monitoring, data analytics, and intelligent energy management platforms for AIKO's product ecosystem.
• Energy Storage Solutions Integrated storage products complementing solar modules for residential and utility-scale applications, enabling energy storage and dispatch capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 GW+ cell & module cumulative shipments demonstrating market adoption scale
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• AquaGen ASstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Strategic cooperation framework for prioritized supply of premium Atlantic salmon eyed eggs and SPF germplasm resources to Chinese market. Partnership also covers deployment of land-based RAS and deep-sea aquaculture solutions under AIKO's 'AI + Zero-Carbon Agriculture' initiative. Integrates Norway's advanced genetic capabilities with AIKO's new energy expertise.
• NofitechstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026RAS System Supply and Technical Cooperation Framework for AIKO's China land-based Atlantic salmon farming project. Partnership combines AIKO's new energy supply and smart energy management capabilities with Nofitech's advanced RAS engineering and water treatment technology. Delivers end-to-end system delivery for Asia's largest new-energy-enabled smart fishery project.
• Atyrau Oil and Gas University (AOGU)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Joint development of AIKO-AOGU Zero-Carbon Smart Agriculture & Aquaculture Demonstration Park in Kazakhstan. Phase 1 spans 15-30 hectares integrating spectral photovoltaic power generation, AI-managed smart irrigation, digital twin intelligent management platforms, and green hydrogen demonstration technologies. Establishes replicable model for Central Asia and serves as platform for China-Kazakhstan university-industry cooperation.
• Maxeon Solar TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 6 February 2026Global patent licensing agreement granting AIKO access to Maxeon's Back Contact (BC) solar cell and module patents outside the United States for five years, including any new patents developed. AIKO agreed to pay USD 238 million in installments over five years. Both companies mutually withdrew all pending patent enforcement actions and patent invalidation efforts. Settlement facilitates smoother global BC product sales and builds BC battery technology ecosystem.
• Nordlys NTNUminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Partnership with Norway's first solar car team at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). AIKO supplies high-efficiency ABC cells for the team's solar vehicle development. Extended partnership 2026-2027. Demonstrates ABC cell technology in extreme solar vehicle applications.
• Brunel Solar TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic cooperation providing AIKO N-type ABC cells for Brunel Solar Team's Nuna 12S solar car participating in Sasol Solar Challenge 2024 in South Africa. ABC cells provide industry-leading efficiency for solar vehicle applications.
• Burgenland EnergiestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2023Strategic collaboration to develop eco-friendly energy innovations supporting Burgenland in achieving its 2030 carbon neutrality target. Partnership accelerates transition to renewable energy in Austrian state of Burgenland.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Solar: Canadian Solar is a vertically integrated module and battery storage manufacturer with a globally diversified footprint and significant utility-scale project pipeline. Comparable to AIKO in module technology scope and international subsidiary network.
• Trina Solar: Trina Solar is a vertically integrated module manufacturer with strong N-type i-TOPCon and tracking integration offerings. It directly competes with AIKO in utility-scale tenders and shares the same Tier 1 BNEF bankability status across global markets.
• Hanwha Q Cells: Hanwha Q Cells is a top-tier module manufacturer with strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. It competes directly with AIKO in the residential and C&I segments and shares Tier 1 BNEF status across global tenders.
• Tongwei Co., Ltd. Tongwei is one of the world's largest polysilicon producers with vertical integration into solar cells and modules. It is comparable to AIKO as a Chinese integrated manufacturer competing on cell efficiency and module cost across global markets.
• LONGi Green Energy Technology: LONGi is the world's largest vertically integrated crystalline silicon solar manufacturer spanning wafers, cells, and modules. It is highly comparable to AIKO as a top-tier Chinese cell/module maker competing in the same N-type transition and global utility-scale project market.
• JA Solar Technology: JA Solar is a top global cell and module manufacturer with deep N-type Bycium+ cell technology. It competes directly with AIKO in module shipments and serves the same residential, C&I, and utility-scale customer base.
• JinkoSolar: JinkoSolar is one of the largest global module manufacturers with deep N-type TOPCon investments and a multinational distribution footprint. It competes head-to-head with AIKO in residential, C&I, and utility-scale segments and ranks among the top global module suppliers by shipment volume.
• Risen Energy: Risen Energy is a vertically integrated Chinese module manufacturer with strong HJT technology investments and global utility-scale project presence. It is comparable to AIKO as a top-10 global module supplier competing for the same N-type premium segments.

Broad incumbents

• First Solar: First Solar is the leading thin-film CdTe module manufacturer and a major utility-scale solar incumbent in the US. It competes with AIKO in utility-scale tenders and global decarbonization contracts but uses a fundamentally different (thin-film) technology platform.

Emerging players

• Maxeon Solar Technologies: Maxeon is a back-contact (BC) solar technology specialist spun off from SunPower and AIKO's global patent licensing partner. It is directly comparable to AIKO in BC cell/module architecture but operates at a smaller scale and focuses on premium residential and US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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