AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W solar panels review

Founded in 2009, AIKO is the manufacturer of some of the most efficient and best solar panels available for residential usage, including the AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W. 

AIKO has also been at the forefront of solar panel innovation for the last decade, notably for inventing tubular Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) technology in 2016. This breakthrough helped significantly improve the efficiency of a panel’s solar cells. 

AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W technical information

Panel efficiency	23.50%
Power output (W)	470W
Degradation first year	1.00%
Degradation rate per year after first year	0.35%
Product warranty	25 years
Performance warranty	30 years
Weight (kg)	21.1 kg
Size (sq m)	2.0 sqm

Pros and cons of the AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W

Pros

The AIKO Neostar panel is the most efficient panel we’ve reviewed

This solar panel has one of the lowest degradation rates of the solar panels in this guide

At under 21 kg, the AIKO panel is the lightest on this list

AIKO is a reputable company and a Bloomberg Tier 1 solar panel manufacturer

At 25 years, AIKO’s product warranty is below the industry average

Cons

Despite still being above 90 per cent, according to our survey*, AIKO customers are the least satisfied with their solar panels out of all the brands considered 

AIKO doesn’t recycle panels or use recycled materials in its panels, and still uses lead 

Specs and features

The AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W is a monocrystalline solar panel that uses N-Type ABC solar cells. It is these N-Type cells that give AIKO its low degradation rate, as this technology is more resilient against light induced degradation (LID). 

Alongside its low degradation rate, the AIKO Neostar has the second lowest temperature coefficient of the panels we’ve reviewed. This means that it may be suitable for warmer climates, as the lower a panel’s temperature coefficient, the more effective it will be in hotter weather. And while that may not seem important in the UK, solar panels start to lose efficiency for every degree higher than 25°C, temperatures which are frequently crossed during the summer months.  

How does the AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W compare to other solar panels? 

This is how the AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W compares to other solar panels in 2025:

Solar panel brand	Efficiency	Power output	Product warranty	Performance warranty
AIKO Neostar 3P54	23.50%	470W	25 years	30 years
Project Solar Evolution Max	25.50%	500W	Lifetime	Lifetime
Trina Vertex Bifacial Dual Glass	22.70%	505W	15 years	30 years
REC Alpha Pure RX Series	22.60%	470W	20 years	25 years
JA Solar JAM60S4 LR	22.70%	530W	12 years	25 years
Jinko Solar Tiger Neo 54HL4R-B	22.27%	445W	25 years	30 years
Perlight 515W Double Glass PLK Transparent	23.17%	515W	30 years	30 years
Suntech Ultra V Pro Mini	23.2%	515W	15 years	30 years

How much do AIKO solar panels cost?

According to our research, the price of AIKO solar panels can range between £80 and £120 per panel depending on the model you choose.

It’s worth noting that normally, you won’t buy solar panels individually, but as part of a whole solar panel system recommended by your chosen solar panel installer. 

If you want to reduce the cost of solar panels, you should look into the various buying schemes, subscription services and solar panel grants currently available in the UK.  

Maintaining AIKO Neostar 3P54 500W solar panels

AIKO solar panels come with a 25-year product warranty; if anything goes wrong in that period, you can get in contact with the manufacturer, and they will arrange a suitable solution. This could be repairing your existing panels, or replacing them entirely.

If your panels get significantly soiled, you can clean them using a normal garden hose. You should always clean your solar panels during the coolest part of the day, whether that’s in the morning or at night. This is because using cold water on hot panels can cause an extreme temperature change and damage the glass.

AIKO customer reviews

With a score of 90.70 per cent, AIKO received the lowest customer satisfaction rating of the manufacturers we’ve reviewed*.

However, when it comes to cost savings, 45 per cent of AIKO customers we surveyed said their panels exceeded expectations – only Jinko scored higher in that regard. 

Final recommendation

The AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W is one of the most efficient solar panels we’ve reviewed, and we’d particularly recommend it for households in warmer areas thanks to its better-than-average temperature coefficient.

The Neostar also stands out thanks to its very light weight, so it’s well suited to more fragile roofs or for big installations where many panels are required.

AIKO solar panel FAQs

Where are AIKO solar panels made?

AIKO, or the Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co Ltd, manufactures its solar panels in China. 

What tier are AIKO solar panels?

AIKO is a Tier 1 Bloomberg solar panel manufacturer. This means that it is viewed as a company offering high quality solar products, while being financially stable and reliable. Only 2 per cent of solar brands have this rating. 

How efficient are AIKO solar panels?

The AIKO Neostar 3P54 470W has an efficiency rating of 23.50 per cent.

Our methodology

When we review solar panels, our final score is based on the following:

• Durability
  • Rate of degradation after 10 years
  • Product warranty
  • Performance warranty
• Performance
  • Panel efficiency
  • Power-to-weight ratio
  • Power-per-square-metre ratio
• Customer satisfaction
  • Results of our survey of more than 2,000 solar panel owners in the UK
• Sustainability
  • Are the panels lead-free?
  • Do the panels use recycled materials?
  • Does the provider recycle old solar panels?

For more information, read our article on how we review solar panels.