AIKO

Solar panels with ABC technology

AIKO manufactures photovoltaic cells and modules. At the heart of its portfolio is the ABC (All Back Contact) technology, which the manufacturer claims to have developed in-house: all electrical contacts are located on the rear of the solar cell, leaving the entire front surface available to absorb sunlight.

According to the manufacturer, this results in higher efficiency compared to conventional cell architectures whilst maintaining the same module area. As the front side has no contacts, no conductor tracks are visible on it.

Performance under partial shading

How partial shading caused by chimneys, dormers or neighbouring buildings affects yield depends on the module, the wiring configuration and the system design. The specifications in the relevant module’s data sheet are decisive.

AIKO at ACTEC

We offer AIKO modules on request. Typical applications for these modules include:

• private rooftop systems with limited roof space
• commercial rooftop systems
• Project installations with high yield requirements
• Retrofitting projects where more power is required from the same area

A higher module efficiency means more power per square metre of module area. This is particularly important where roof space is limited.