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Aiko solar panels in South Africa

Aiko pioneered ABC — All Back Contact — cell technology, moving every electrical contact to the rear of the cell. The result: a completely uniform black front surface, no visible gridlines, and some of the highest mass-production efficiencies available today.

Up to 26% peak efficiency All-black aesthetic N-type silicon Fire-resistant variant available
Aiko NEOSTAR 3P60 Mono-Glass all-black solar module, 530-555W residential ABC panel
Range overview

Aiko module ranges we supply

Three product families cover residential rooftops through utility-scale arrays. Current generation (3rd-gen) modules add Aiko's "Infinite Technology" for improved micro-crack resistance and higher power density; images and specs below are sourced directly from Aiko's current product catalogue.

RangeTypical usePowerFormatNotable feature
NEOSTARResidential rooftop430 – 555 WMono- or dual-glass, 54/60-cellAll-black ABC aesthetic, Infinite Technology (3rd-gen)
COMETCommercial & industrial605 – 690 WMono-glass, 72-cellHigh return-rate large-format modules
STELLARUtility-scale635 – 800 WDual-glass, 66/72/78-cellLower LCOE, bifacial-ready dual-glass

Specifications and images sourced from Aiko Solar's official product catalogue (aikosolar.com/en/products) as of 2026; exact model and wattage availability in South Africa may vary by order size — confirm current datasheets before purchase.

Aiko NEOSTAR 3P60 Mono-Glass residential solar module
Residential

NEOSTAR

430–555W, mono- or dual-glass, 54 or 60-cell formats. The all-black ABC finish and compact footprint make it the default choice for rooftop installs.

Aiko COMET 3N72 Mono-Glass commercial and industrial solar module
Commercial & Industrial

COMET

605–690W, 72-cell mono-glass modules built for C&I rooftops and carports where higher wattage per panel reduces install labour.

Aiko STELLAR 3N+72 Dual-Glass utility-scale solar module
Utility-scale

STELLAR

635–800W, dual-glass bifacial-ready modules aimed at utility and large ground-mount arrays, engineered for the lowest cost per watt generated.

Why installers and homeowners choose ABC cells

  • No front-side gridlines. Contacts sit entirely on the rear of the cell, so nothing blocks incoming light on the front — and the panel looks uniformly black.
  • Higher active-area ratio. Zero-busbar, zero-cell-spacing design pushes active area to around 97%, squeezing more output from the same roof space.
  • Strong low-light performance. N-type cells typically handle overcast and early/late-day light better than older P-type panels — useful across SA's varied climate zones.
  • Fire-resistant option. A thermal-shielding variant is available for sites with stricter fire-safety requirements.
Diagram of Aiko's ABC All Back Contact solar cell

Good fit for

  • Homeowners who want an all-black, low-visual-impact roof
  • Limited roof area needing maximum output per m²
  • C&I sites wanting large-format, high-wattage modules

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