Solar panels
AIKO solar panels, designed and installed by Sora Energy
All-black AIKO panels are what we fit on most of our domestic roofs, from compact 3.6kWp arrays to 7kWp-plus systems.
- 5-star reviews
- MCS certified
- Fixed written quotation
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Warranty cover
Covered for the long run
Manufacturer warranties on every component, plus our own guarantee on the installation. All of it is written into your quotation.
Warranty details- Solar panelsManufacturer warranty30 years
- BatteryManufacturer warranty10 years
- InverterManufacturer warranty10 years
- Our workmanshipSora Energy guarantee6 years
Why we fit AIKO
AIKO build their panels with the electrical contacts on the back of the cell rather than across the front. The practical result is a panel face with no silver lines running across it — on a dark roof it reads as one clean black surface.
The same design gives a high output per panel. On a roof with limited clear space, that means more generation from the same number of fixings, which is often the difference between a system that is worth doing and one that is not.
We still design every system from the roof and the usage first. The panel is chosen to suit the job, not the other way round.
Customer Reviews
5-star customer reviews
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“Our electricity bills dropped noticeably within the first month, and the installation team finished in two days.”
Helen Carter Homeowner
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“They explained every option clearly and completed the work ahead of schedule.”
Martin Hughes Homeowner
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“Bills have since dropped around 90%. Couldn’t recommend more.”
Priya Shah Business owner
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“Our electricity bills dropped noticeably within the first month, and the installation team finished in two days.”
Helen Carter Homeowner
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“They explained every option clearly and completed the work ahead of schedule.”
Martin Hughes Homeowner
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“Bills have since dropped around 90%. Couldn’t recommend more.”
Priya Shah Business owner
The AIKO panels we install
Solar panel
AIKO 475W all-black
Our usual choice on pitched roofs.
Solar panel
AIKO 445W Gen 2
A slightly smaller module we use where the roof layout suits it.
Warranty
30-year panel warranty
Backed by the manufacturer, with our own 6-year workmanship warranty on the installation. Full terms are set out in your written quotation.
AIKO systems we have installed
Every job below uses AIKO panels. Photos and write-ups are from our own installations.
A full solar array with bird protectionSolar PV across a pitched roof, finished with bird mesh along every edge.Solar PV across a pitched roof, finished with bird mesh along every edge.Read the case study
Twin Anker SOLIX X1 battery stacksTwo full-height Anker SOLIX X1 stacks fitted side by side on an outside wall.Two full-height Anker SOLIX X1 stacks fitted side by side on an outside wall.Read the case study
An Anker SOLIX system in the garageAnker SOLIX inverter and battery stack fitted neatly in a garage beside the meter.Anker SOLIX inverter and battery stack fitted neatly in a garage beside the meter.Read the case study
A Sigenergy battery systemA Sigenergy SigenStor stack with labelled DC isolation on the side of the house.A Sigenergy SigenStor stack with labelled DC isolation on the side of the house.Read the case study
A hybrid inverter and battery on an outside wallHybrid inverter, battery and isolators fitted together on an outside wall.Hybrid inverter, battery and isolators fitted together on an outside wall.Read the case study
Tesla Powerwall installationsTesla Powerwall batteries fitted with isolation, on a pair and a single system.Tesla Powerwall batteries fitted with isolation, on a pair and a single system.Read the case study
Is AIKO right for your roof?
A good fit when
- You want an all-black finish that sits quietly on the roof
- Roof space is limited and output per panel matters
- The system includes a battery and you want generation to match it
Worth comparing when
- The roof is large and unshaded and budget is the main driver — a lower-cost panel may do the same job
- You are adding to an existing array and want to match the panels already there
AIKO installations, photographed on site
Every photo here is from one of our own installations.
AIKO questions we get asked
Are AIKO panels a good brand?
They are a large panel manufacturer and one of the leaders in back-contact cell technology. We fit them because of how they perform and look on real roofs, and we would tell you if another panel suited your property better.
How many AIKO panels will fit on my roof?
Fewer than the roof area suggests. Panels have to keep clear of ridges, hips, valleys and vents, and line up with the rafters. We measure at survey and give you the real number.
Do AIKO panels work in shade?
Shade affects any panel. What matters is how the system is designed around it — string layout, the inverter, and whether optimisers are needed. We assess shading at survey and design for it.
Can AIKO panels be paired with a battery?
Yes. We have paired them with Anker SOLIX and Sigenergy storage. The battery and inverter are chosen for your usage and tariff.
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Send us your postcode and roughly what you spend on electricity. We come back with an indicative AIKO design and a price before anyone visits.