Hello Ballarat! Let’s have a look at the major solar panel brands available locally:

Longi Tindo Seraphim Jinko REC Trina

These are the latest and most common solar panel brands offered by local Ballarat companies. Most options are well-priced, with REC positioned as a more advanced option. Tindo, being Australian-made, typically comes at a price premium. Below, we’ll compare the basic characteristics of these panels to see if we can really find any differences.

Longi Solar Panels:

Efficiency: 23.0%

Warranty: Comprehensive 25-year coverage for materials, processing, and enhanced linear power output

Operational Temperature: Ranges from -40℃ to +85℃

Mechanical Strength: Can withstand up to 5400Pa on the front and 2400Pa on the rear

Dimensions: 1722×1134×30mm

Tindo Solar Panels:

Efficiency: 19.8%

Warranty: 12 years for product and 25 years for performance

Operational Temperature: From -40°C to 85°C

Mechanical Strength: Tested for up to 5400Pa (front) and 2400Pa (rear)

Dimensions: 1676 x 1005 x 40mm

Seraphim Solar Panels:

Efficiency: Ranges approximately from 21.76% to 22.53%, depending on the model

Warranty: Extended 30-year warranty for both product quality and linear power output

Operational Temperature: Operates effectively from -40 to +85 °C

Mechanical Strength: Supports a mechanical load of 5400 Pa on the front and 2400 Pa on the back

Dimensions: 1722 x 1134 x 28 mm

Jinko Solar Panels:

Efficiency: Between 21.77% and 22.27%, varying by model

Warranty: 25 years for product quality and 30 years for linear power output

Operational Temperature: Suitable for conditions from -40 to +85°C

Mechanical Strength: Handles 5400 Pascal for snow loads and 2400 Pascal for wind

Dimensions: 1762×1134×30mm

REC Solar Panels:

Efficiency: 22.3%

Warranty: 20 to 25 years for product, depending on the installer, and 25 years for performance

Operational Temperature: Functions between -40 °C to 85 °C

Mechanical Strength: Maximum load capacity of 7000 Pa on the front and 4000 Pa on the rear

Dimensions: 1730 x 1118 x 30 mm

Trina Solar Panels:

Efficiency: 22.0%

Warranty: 25 years for product quality and 30 years for power output

Operational Temperature: Operates across -40~+85ºC

Mechanical Strength: Can support a front load of 5400 Pa and a rear load of 4000 Pa

Dimensions: 1762×1134×30 mm

Comparison Overview:

Efficiency: REC and Trina panels exhibit the highest module efficiencies.

Warranty: Seraphim stands out with the longest warranty period, offering 30 years for both product quality and power output.

Operational Temperatures: All panels maintain functionality within a similar temperature range, making them robust for extreme conditions.

Mechanical Strength: REC panels feature the highest capacity for front load, beneficial in areas prone to heavy snowfall.

Dimensions: While most panels have comparable sizes, allowing for flexibility in installation, Trina and Jinko are slightly larger. These specifications highlight diverse strengths, catering to varied environmental conditions, installation constraints, and reliability expectations