Roofs where efficiency matters
Up to 25.0% module efficiency generates more from a smaller array on space-limited roofs.
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AIKO
All-Back-Contact panels,engineered for efficiency.
Sunbridge reviews AIKO's ABC module technology, product positioning and rooftop suitability to help Australian homeowners understand where it may fit within a broader solar and storage plan.
Reviewed for Australian homes
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At a glance
- All-Back-Contact (ABC) cells
- Up to 25% module efficiency
- Strong partial-shade performance
ABC cellsUp to 25% efficiencyPartial-shade toleranceAll-black aesthetics
About AIKO
All-Back-Contact modules built for peak efficiency and a clean look
AIKO brings its N-type ABC (All-Back-Contact) cell technology to residential modules, moving the busbars to the rear for up to 25% efficiency, strong partial-shade performance and an all-black finish.
AIKO develops N-type ABC (All-Back-Contact) solar modules that place all contacts on the rear of the cell. Its Neostar range is designed for high efficiency per square metre, improved partial-shade behaviour and a clean, busbar-free aesthetic suited to visible Australian rooftops.
ABC cell technology
All-Back-Contact cells move the busbars to the rear, lifting efficiency to up to 25% and giving a clean all-black front.
Partial-shade optimisation
Cell-level design helps the module hold output better when part of the array is shaded.
Strong temperature behaviour
A −0.26%/°C temperature coefficient supports dependable output on hot Australian days.
ABC cellsUp to 25% efficiencyPartial-shade toleranceAll-black aesthetics
In Sunbridge’s eyes
The cell specialist that became a premium panel brand
AIKO spent years as one of the world’s largest makers of solar cells for other brands before launching its own modules — so the cell science is genuinely its own. Its bet is ABC (All-Back-Contact): every contact moved to the rear, no busbars shading the front, which lifts efficiency to a class-leading 25% and gives a clean all-black look. It arrived in Australia as a premium option, backed by a red dot 2023 award, SolarQuotes Installers’ Choice recognition and a Munich RE-backed warranty.
- ABC cells reach up to 25% module efficiency — among the highest available for a residential panel.
- Busbar-free front gives a clean all-black finish and strong partial-shade performance.
- A −0.26%/°C temperature coefficient and 1% first-year / 0.35% annual degradation over 30 years.
- 25-year product and 30-year performance warranty, holding 88.85% of rated output at year 30, with Munich RE as warranty partner.
Best suited to
homeowners wanting the highest efficiency and a premium all-black look — on tight, shaded or highly visible roofs — rather than the lowest price, and comfortable with a newer-to-market module brand.
Available products
AIKO panels available through Sunbridge
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AIKO · Solar Panels
AIKO Neostar 3P54
AIKO Neostar 3P54 — N-type ABC all-black module
- 475–500 WPanel output
- ABCAll-Back-Contact
- Up to 25.0%Module efficiency
AIKO Neostar 3P54 · with Sunbridge
The right fit for your home — and fully backed
Why the Neostar 3P54 fits your home
Partially shaded roofs
All-Back-Contact cell design helps the module hold output better when part of the array is shaded.
Visible, front-facing roofs
A busbar-free front and black frame give a clean, uniform all-black appearance.
Hot Australian climates
A −0.26%/°C temperature coefficient helps maintain output on hot days.
Designed, installed & backed by Sunbridge
Up to 25.0%Module efficiency (STC)
5400 PaFront max static load
ACLAustralian Consumer Law protected
Warranty & compliance
- AIKO backs the Neostar 3P54 with a 25-year manufacturer product (materials and workmanship) warranty and a 30-year linear power (performance) warranty, guaranteeing 88.85% of rated output at year 30 after 1% first-year and 0.35% annual degradation. The performance warranty is backed by Munich RE as warranty partner.
- Sunbridge confirms the current product and performance warranty that applies to your modules and registers the warranty on your behalf as part of the installation.
- These are the manufacturer’s terms; your guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply in addition.
Rebates & payback guidance
- Rooftop solar is supported by the federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, which creates Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) that reduce the upfront cost of an eligible system. Their value depends on your system size, location and the year of installation.
- Sunbridge factors available STC incentives into your quote and shows the expected payback based on your actual usage. We confirm exactly what applies to your address when we prepare your quote.
The detail
Full technical specifications
Module
- Cell type
- N-type ABC (All-Back-Contact)
- Number of cells
- 108 (6 × 18)
- Module type
- Mono-glass (all-black)
- Dimensions
- 1762 × 1134 × 30 mm
- Weight
- 20.6 kg ± 3%
- Front glass
- 3.2 mm tempered glass
- Backsheet
- High weather-resistant backsheet
- Frame
- Black anodized aluminium
- Junction box
- IP68, 3 bypass diodes
Electrical performance (STC)
- Rated power (Pmax)
- 475 – 500 W
- Module efficiency
- 23.8 – 25.0 %
- Open-circuit voltage (Voc)
- 40.80 – 41.30 V
- Short-circuit current (Isc)
- 14.76 – 14.96 A
- Voltage at max power (Vmp)
- 34.40 – 34.90 V
- Current at max power (Imp)
- 13.81 – 14.33 A
- Power binning tolerance
- 0 ~ +3 %
Temperature & operating
- Temp. coefficient of Pmax
- −0.26 %/°C
- Temp. coefficient of Voc
- −0.22 %/°C
- Temp. coefficient of Isc
- +0.05 %/°C
- T98 max (NOCT class)
- 70 °C
- Operating temperature
- −40 °C to +85 °C
- Max. system voltage
- 1500 VDC
- Max. series fuse rating
- 25 A
Safety & connections
- Protection class
- Class II
- Fire rating
- IEC Class C
- Max. static load
- Front 5400 Pa / rear 2400 Pa
- Hail test
- 40 mm diameter at 27.5 m/s
- Connector type
- Stäubli PV-KST4-EVO 2A/6I · PV-KBT4-EVO 2A/6I
- Output cables
- 4.0 mm² (IEC), 12 AWG (UL), ±1200 mm
Specifications are based on the AIKO Neostar 3P54 (AIKO-A-MCE54Mw, V2.1_202502, AU market) datasheet. Some electrical values vary by power bin; Sunbridge confirms the exact module and final specifications for your system.
- System assessment
- Product guidance
- Installation coordination
- After-sales support
Is AIKO right for your roof?
Sunbridge considers your roof space, orientation, shading, energy use and future storage plans before recommending panels or a system size.
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Roofs where efficiency matters
Up to 25% efficiency maximises output per square metre on tight roofs.
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Homes with partial shading
ABC cell design helps limit losses from partial shade.
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Owners who value appearance
A clean all-black finish suits front-facing and highly visible roofs.
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Larger residential arrays
High-efficiency modules suit higher-output system designs.
Sunbridge advisor insight
Final suitability depends on your roof space, orientation, shading, existing system and future storage plans.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
It is an all-black N-type ABC panel rated from 475 W to 500 W (in 5 W steps), with a module efficiency of 23.8% up to 25.0% at standard test conditions.
ABC moves all of the cell’s electrical contacts to the rear, so there are no busbars shading the front of the cell. That lifts efficiency to up to 25.0%, improves partial-shade performance and gives a clean, uniform all-black appearance.
That depends on your roof space, orientation, shading, household usage, inverter capacity and export limits. Because the 3P54 reaches up to 500 W and 25.0% efficiency, fewer panels can hit the same system size on a standard roof. Sunbridge designs each system around the site.
The All-Back-Contact cell design helps the module hold output better when part of the array is shaded, which can make it a good fit for roofs with partial shading. Final system design still depends on the shading pattern, orientation and inverter.
Yes. Our CEC-accredited installers design and install the array to Australian Standards (including AS/NZS 5033), then commission, test and hand over the system with ongoing monitoring support.
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