AE Solar solar panels reviews

AE Solar was founded by Dr. Alexander Maier and his brothers in Königsbrunn, Germany in 2003.

The firm does not have an Australian office. Its contact details in Germany are:

Address: Messerschmittring 54, D-86343, Königsbrunn, Germany
Phone: +49 8231 978268 0
Email: [email protected]
Website

AE Solar has a panel manufacturing capacity of 2.5GW capacity and its modules are manufactured in China, Georgia (Europe/Asia), and Turkey. The company's panels became available in Australia in 2022

AE Solar Panels Available In Australia

At the time of updating this page (November 2024), the Clean Energy Council listed dozens of  AE Solar panel products on its approved modules list, which are eligible under Australia's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). But not all of these are suitable for residential rooftops (i.e. under 2m²). Here are some that are:

Aurora Series

The Aurora Series (MD-108, MD-108BD and MD-108BE) use P-type PERC technology. They are available in various capacities from 395 Watts to 415 Watts, boast efficiency up to 21.28% and a temperature coefficient of 0.35%/°C. They measure 1721 x 1133 x 30mm, weigh 20.3 kg - 23.5kg and come in several variants - monofacial, bifacial, black/standard, black frame and silver frame. 

Meteor Series 

The Meteor Series (CMD-108BDS,  CMD-108BDE and CMD-108) are N- type TOPCon panels available in wattages of 430W - 440W. The 108BDS and 108 come in a silver or black frame and there's a choice of bifacial double-glass and monofacial. The 108BDE is black with a black frame. All have a module efficiency of up to 22.57% depending on the wattage/variant and all feature a temperature coefficient of -0.29%/°C. Measuring 1721 x 1133 x 30mm, the monofacial Meteor weighs 20.3kg and the bifacial modules, 23.5kg.

Warranty Information 

With regard to the above, AE Solar provides a limited product warranty of 15 years in Australia

Performance warranties are:

• For the P-Type monocrystalline PERC single-glass module products, first-year power degradation will be no more than 2.5% of nominal power output. From y ear 2 toyear 30, degradation will be no more than 0.55%. By the end of year 30, the actual power output will be no less than 81.55% of the nominal power output.
• For P-type monocrystalline PERC double-glass solar panels, first-year power degradation will be no more than 2.5% of  nominal power output. From year 2 to year 30, degradation will be no more than 0.45%. By the end of year 30, the actual power output will be no less than 84.45% of the nominal power output.
• For the N-type monocrystalline TOPCon modules; the first-year power degradation is no more than 1% of nominal power output. From year 2 to year 30, the actual annual power decline will be no more than 0.4%. By the end the 30th year, the power output will be no less than 87.4% of nameplate capacity

Note that warranty claims in Australia must be made through the importer of the panels. Your installer may be able to help with the process if they are still contactable.

While AE Solar has been in the PV game for quite a long time, we haven't heard much feedback on how their solar panels have been performing in Australia; so if you have AE Solar panels installed, please leave a review and rating.