The AIKO Neostar 3P+ is AIKO's third-generation All Back Contact (ABC) N-Type bifacial module — the result of years of continuous refinement in cell architecture and optical engineering. By relocating every electrical contact to the rear face of each cell, the front surface remains entirely uninterrupted, eliminating the busbar shading losses that hold conventional panels back. At 485W output and 24.3% module efficiency, the AIKO-A-MCE54Dw is one of the highest-performing 54-cell residential panels available in the UK today. The dual-glass construction (2.0 + 2.0 mm coated semi-tempered glass) gives genuine bifacial energy gain from reflected albedo light, adds rigidity, and removes any backsheet degradation risk over the panel's working life.
This variant carries AIKO's "Dual Glass Black White" aesthetic — a black anodised aluminium frame paired with a white rear glass face — making it equally at home on contemporary installations where the front appearance is clean and uniform. Every panel ships with a unique QR barcode enabling full traceability through AIKO's Module Authenticity verification portal, giving homeowners and installers tamper-proof confirmation that the module is a genuine Grade-A AIKO product with its full warranty intact.
−0.26%
Temp Coeff. Pmax / °C
30 yr
Linear Performance Warranty
15 yr
Product Warranty (extendable to 25 yr)
ⓘ Generation 3 Upgrade
The Neostar 3P+ line represents AIKO's third comprehensive generation upgrade, delivering 15–20 W more output per panel compared to equivalent Gen 2 modules with the same physical footprint. AIKO holds the Intersolar Award 2023 and the world's first XBC module Red Dot Design Award 2023, and is ranked BloombergNEF Tier 1 Solar PV Module Manufacturer.
⚠ Compatibility Note
The AIKO-A-MCE54Dw uses Original MC4-EVO2A connectors. Confirm your inverter string cabling and string fusing is rated for the 30 A maximum series fuse rating. Maximum system voltage is DC 1500 V — verify your inverter and DC cabling are 1500 V rated before specifying. Always follow AIKO's current installation guide.
⚠ Installer / Safety Notice
Dual-glass bifacial modules require racking systems designed for frameless or semi-frameless modules, or clamp systems that accommodate the 30 mm frame depth and 24.2 kg panel weight. Do not use standard backsheet clamp sets without confirming dual-glass compatibility. Installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified and MCS-accredited installer for UK grid-connected systems.
Key Technology & Features
⚫ ABC All Back Contact Cell Technology
Every electrical interconnection is moved to the rear face of the cell. Zero front-side busbars means zero front-side shading losses, maximising the active light-absorbing surface. The result is a panel that looks uniformly clean and generates more from the same incident light compared with conventional front-contact cells.
⚫ N-Type Silicon — Lower Degradation by Design
N-type silicon has an inherently lower recombination rate than P-type, which underpins AIKO's industry-leading degradation warranty: ≤ 1% first-year, ≤ 0.35% per year from Year 2 to Year 30. The module retains 88.85% of rated output at end of 30-year warranty — significantly higher than typical P-type 25-year guarantees.
⚫ Bifacial Dual Glass — Energy from Both Sides
The 2.0 + 2.0 mm coated semi-tempered dual-glass construction replaces a plastic backsheet with a second glass layer. This captures reflected albedo light from the rear to add meaningful real-world energy yield beyond STC nameplate figures, while simultaneously providing superior moisture resistance, UV stability, and dramatically reduced fire risk.
⚫ INFINITE Technology — Partial Shade Optimisation
AIKO's proprietary INFINITE cell interconnection technology breaks the traditional cell string topology, enabling the panel to route around shaded or underperforming cells far more effectively than a standard 3-bypass-diode layout. Partial shading from chimneys, aerials, or neighbouring roof features causes less overall string loss.
⚫ Best-in-Class Temperature Coefficient
At −0.26% / °C for Pmax, the Neostar 3P+ loses less power on hot summer days than most competing technologies. On a 50 °C roof surface, a typical 0.35% / °C panel might lose ~10.5% of rated power; this module loses only ~7.8% — translating to measurably more warm-weather generation over the year in UK conditions.
⚫ Traceable — QR Code Module Authenticity
Each panel carries a unique barcode scannable at verify.aikosolar.com. Homeowners and installers can confirm Grade-A manufacture, production details, and that the full warranty is active. AIKO is a member of the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) for supply chain transparency, giving confidence in responsible material sourcing.
⚫ Micro-Crack Resistance
The dual-glass sandwich construction combined with AIKO's precision overlap soldering process makes the Neostar 3P+ significantly more resistant to micro-crack formation during handling, transport, and thermal cycling than backsheet-based modules. Micro-cracks are a leading cause of long-term power loss in conventional panels.
⚫ IEC Class A Fire Rating & IP68 Junction Box
The module achieves IEC Class A fire rating — the highest available — and carries IEC 61215 / IEC 61730 certification. The IP68-rated junction box with 3 bypass diodes is fully weatherproof and the Original MC4-EVO2A connectors provide reliable, industry-standard DC connections compatible with major inverter brands.
Full Technical Specification — AIKO-A485-MCE54Dw (485 W)
STC: AM1.5, 1000 W/m², 25 °C | NOCT: AM1.5, 800 W/m², 20 °C, 1 m/s wind
| Parameter |
STC Value |
NOCT Value |
| Maximum Power (Pmax) |
485 W |
367 W |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) |
41.00 V |
38.90 V |
| Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) |
34.60 V |
32.83 V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
14.84 A |
11.99 A |
| Maximum Power Current (Imp) |
14.02 A |
11.21 A |
| Module Efficiency |
24.3% |
— |
| Power Tolerance |
0 / +3% |
— |
| Temperature Coefficients |
| Temperature Coefficient of Pmax |
−0.26% / °C |
| Temperature Coefficient of Voc |
−0.22% / °C |
| Temperature Coefficient of Isc |
+0.05% / °C |
| Mechanical & Electrical Ratings |
| Cell Type |
N-Type ABC (All Back Contact) |
| Number of Cells |
108 (6 × 18) |
| Glass |
Dual glass — 2.0 + 2.0 mm coated semi-tempered |
| Frame |
Black anodised aluminium |
| Rear Face |
White (dual glass — Dw variant) |
| Dimensions |
1,762 × 1,134 × 30 mm |
| Weight |
24.2 kg ± 3% |
| Cable |
4 mm² (IEC) / 12 AWG (UL) — ± 1,200 mm |
| Connector Type |
Original MC4-EVO2A |
| Junction Box |
IP68 — 3 bypass diodes |
| Maximum System Voltage |
DC 1500 V |
| Maximum Series Fuse Rating |
30 A |
| Maximum Static Loading |
Front: 5,400 Pa / Rear: 2,400 Pa |
| Operating Temperature |
−40 °C to +85 °C |
| Hail Test |
25 mm diameter hail at 23 m/s |
| Fire Rating |
IEC Class A |
| Protection Class |
Class II |
| Certifications |
IEC 61215 / IEC 61730 / 2014/35/EU / ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 45001:2018 |
| Warranty Coverage |
Guarantee |
| Product Warranty |
15 years (extendable to 25 years) |
| Performance Warranty |
30-year linear — ≤ 1% Year 1, ≤ 0.35% / yr Years 2–30 |
| End-of-Warranty Output (Year 30) |
≥ 88.85% of rated power |
| Output at Year 1 |
≥ 99.0% of rated power |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the AIKO Neostar 3P+ different from a standard N-Type TOPCon panel?
Both technologies use N-type silicon, but the cell architecture is fundamentally different. Standard TOPCon modules still use front-side busbars that physically shadow a portion of the cell — typically 2–5% of the surface area. AIKO's ABC (All Back Contact) design moves every contact to the rear, leaving the entire front face unobstructed. This is how AIKO achieves 24.3% module efficiency at 485 W in a compact 54-cell layout that would yield far less from a TOPCon cell of the same size. The ABC approach also produces a visually cleaner, completely uniform panel face.
What does "Traceable" mean in this panel's specification?
Every AIKO Neostar 3P+ panel ships with a unique barcode label. Scanning this code at verify.aikosolar.com retrieves production records and confirms the module is a genuine Grade-A AIKO product with its warranty fully active. This is AIKO's Module Authenticity system — a tamper-proof way for installers and homeowners to verify they have a legitimate panel, not a counterfeit or grey-market product. AIKO is also a member of the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) for responsible supply chain sourcing.
How much extra energy does the bifacial rear face actually contribute on a UK roof?
Bifacial gain is highly site-specific. On a standard pitched roof installation with moderate tilt and light-coloured roofing material beneath, rear-side contribution is modest but real — typically 3–8% additional energy yield compared to an equivalent monofacial panel in the same position. Flat-roof commercial and ground-mount installations with reflective surfaces or light gravel see larger gains. The dual glass also delivers meaningful yield improvements in diffuse-light conditions (the norm in UK weather), as the anti-reflective coated glass performs better in low irradiance than standard tempered glass.
Is this panel MCS approved for UK grid-connected installations?
AIKO panels are widely installed in UK MCS-certified solar systems. MCS certification operates at the installation level, not the panel level — what matters is that your panel is included on the MCS Product Characteristics Database (formerly MIS 3002 approved product list), which is updated regularly. Please confirm the specific model code AIKO-A485-MCE54Dw is listed on the current MCS database at the time of installation. Your MCS-accredited installer can verify this. The panel carries IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 certifications, which are the underlying standards referenced by MCS.
Does the "Black White" variant affect performance compared to the all-black Db variant?
Electrically, the Dw (white rear glass) and Db (black rear glass) variants share identical STC electrical characteristics — same 485 W, same 24.3% efficiency, same temperature coefficients. The practical difference is that the white rear glass reflects more ambient light back through the panel, which can produce a marginally higher bifacial rear-side contribution in reflective environments. The Db variant is preferred where a fully dark appearance on both faces is required. The Dw variant with its black frame and white rear tends to be preferred where the rear is partially visible from the ground and a lighter appearance is acceptable.
Can I mix the 485 W Neostar 3P+ with other wattage variants in the same string?
The Neostar 3P+ series spans 465 W to 495 W (AIKO-A465 through AIKO-A495-MCE54Dw). Mixing wattage variants within a string is generally not recommended as mismatched Vmp values will force the string to operate at the lower module's maximum power point, reducing total output. Within the 465–495 W range the Vmp values span 34.20 V to 34.80 V — close enough that some inverters will tolerate this, but for optimal performance keep strings to a single wattage variant. Always consult your inverter manufacturer's guidelines on string mismatch tolerance before mixing.
