AIKO showcased its latest Neostar 3P+54 series ABC module, featuring 485 W power output and 24.3% efficiency, in a compact under-2 m² format tailored for Europe’s distributed generation segment, at Intersolar Europe 2025. (Photo Credit: AIKO)  
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AIKO’s 24%+ Back-Contact Module For Europe’s DG Market

The Chinese company’s latest 485 W Neostar module was the highlight at its booth during Intersolar Europe 2025

Rajarshi Sengupta

  • AIKO promoted its 54 ABC cell-based 485 W and 24.3% efficient module for Europe’s distributed generation market at the event 

  • Measuring under 2 m², this black framed aesthetic module is targeted at Europe’s residential PV market 

  • It can withstand hailstorms with hailstones up to 23 mm in diameter traveling at 23 m/s 

The TaiyangNews team stopped by AIKO’s booth at Intersolar Europe this year, an event they have attended for several consecutive years. During their visit, the latest Neostar 3P+54 AIKO-A485-MCE54Dw dual-glass module series captured their attention. The product’s key features can be assessed across three primary metrics: performance, application, and safety

Performance 

Powered by AIKO’s patented all-back-contact (ABC) cell technology, this module, featuring 108 half-cut cells, delivers a maximum power output of up to 485 W and an efficiency of 24.3%. Designed for systems with an operational voltage of up to 1,500 V DC, the module offers an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of up to 41 V and a short-circuit current (Isc) of up to 14.84 A. 

The company says its low temperature coefficient of power (Pmax) at -0.26%/°C, combined with the front-side gridline-free ABC cell structure, gives it a performance advantage over conventional TOPCon modules, translating into greater energy yield under high-temperature conditions. 

Application 

Laminated with 2 mm-thick glass on both the front and rear sides, and measuring 1,762 × 1,134 × 30 mm (under 2 m²) with a weight of only 24.2 kg, AIKO says this module is well-suited for Europe’s distributed generation (DG) PV market. Its black anodized aluminum frame and a front-side gridline-free ABC cell layout give it a high aesthetic appeal, suiting the preferences of the European residential solar segment. 

Safety 

Designed to endure extreme weather conditions common in Europe, the module is certified to withstand mechanical loads of up to 5,400 Pa on the front side and 2,400 Pa on the rear side. To further enhance durability, AIKO has tested the module against hail impact, using hailstones up to 23 mm in diameter traveling at 23 m/s. 

The product comes with a standard 15-year warranty, extendable to 25 years upon request. In addition, it includes a 30-year linear performance warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and consistent power output.