How to Choose the Best Solar Panels for Your Home
The right solar panels can help you power your home with green energy for decades to come. But not all options are created equal—each brand has its own level of efficiency, rate of degradation and warranty.
Panasonic has a solid reputation for making reliable TVs and small appliances, but it also makes top-notch solar panels. Its EVERVOLT models are a favorite for their longevity and low degradation rates.
1. Qcells
Qcells is one of the most affordable solar panel manufacturers on the market. Their panels have above-average efficiency ratings and a great product warranty. Their solar leases and PPAs are ideal for households looking to save money while switching to clean energy.
When it comes to solar panel durability, QCells puts their panels through rigorous stress tests to ensure they hold up in harsh weather. They also use anti-PID technology to prevent hot spots and reduce degradation rates, which can impact the power production of a solar panel.
The ML-G10+ and BLK-G10+ series of QCells solar panels have above-average maximum snow loads and wind load capacities. This makes them an excellent choice for homeowners in high-wind areas and snowfall zones. Their degradation rates are below the average for tier-one solar panels as well, which can help them stand up to extreme conditions.
2. SunPower
SunPower has won top marks for solar panels through its Maxeon line, and for its power guarantees and warranties. It also manufactures its own battery backup system, the SunVault. These in-house products allow for a more cohesive solar energy system.
SunPower also ranks highly for customer support and satisfaction. Its support options include live chat, phone service and a knowledge base. Its BBB rating and accreditation, ratio of complaints to reviews and Trustpilot and Google review scores also scored well.
The company offers its solar panels with 40 years of product and performance warranty. This is longer than most competitors offer. Its sleek black panels blend into your roof and are recommended for homeowners concerned about aesthetics. The panels are also rated to have a low temperature coefficient.
3. Jinko
One of the biggest solar panel manufacturers in the world, Jinko is known for its high quality and durability. Its solar panels earn a “Excellent” rating on the PVEL reliability scorecard and have impressive warranties that can provide peace of mind for decades to come.
Its admirable failure rate is no coincidence — it is the result of extensive testing conducted in its own UL-accredited module test hubs and R&D labs. Additionally, they conduct due diligence on their materials suppliers and processes to ensure only the highest-quality components make it into their products.
The company’s latest iterations, like the Tiger N-type and Neo TOPCon series, feature innovative cell technologies to enhance efficiency without escalating costs. Jinko’s older Cheetah and Eagle models are also worth considering for their affordability, reliability, and warranties.
4. Trina
Trina solar panels are a great choice for people looking to get the most out of their system. They have high efficiencies and excellent durability ratings. They also have a 25-year production warranty.
Their temperature coefficient is -0.37%/degC which is pretty standard across the industry. They have a high output capacity as well with most models reaching more than 400W in power.
The Vertex S+ is the company’s best solar panels, and it can reach a peak efficiency of 22.5%. It uses their new N-type i-TOPCon cell technology which is super pure and durable.
Trina is a Tier One manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. However, this designation mainly looks at financial stability which doesn’t necessarily indicate quality and performance. Trina also has a stellar reputation in the industry and is known to hold their products to high standards.
5. Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar is another big player in the market with quality products and strong warranties. The company offers a broad range of residential panels, but its breadand-butter are the HiKu models. These use mono or polycrystalline silicon cells in 108, 120, 132, or 144 half-cells.
Their peak efficiencies are rated at 21%, which is right in line with industry standards. They also offer a 25-year production guarantee at 85% and a -0.34% temperature coefficient, which is a good value.
The company’s budget-friendly HiDM models aren’t quite as good, however. They have lower efficiency ratings and a slightly higher degradation rate than HiKu modules. They still provide excellent performance overall and are ideal for hightemperature or shaded environments. They’re typically backed by dual product and performance warranties in the United States.
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[Post Canon, everyone lives, Sonic Prime AU]
Sonic: *Hanging out alone with Shadow*
Shadow, internally: Hmph. I bet he's thinking about Nine.😒
Sonic: *Hanging out alone with Nine*
Nine, internally: Ugh. I bet he's thinking about Shadow.😒
Sonic, internally, in both situations: Mmmm chilli dogs🥰
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Sonic: *Hanging out alone on the beach with Tails*
Tails, internally: Haha. I bet he's thinking about chilli dogs again😊
Sonic, internally: Wow, my best buddy is so cool and cute and smart I love him so much😳🥰
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I haven't posted my comic assignment from this semester yet, so here it is! The topic was to make a retelling of one of Grimms' fairytales. It's in Polish, maybe i'll make an English translation in the future c:
I chose a tale about a poor man who couldn't find a godfather for his youngest child, and in wierd turn of events met a stranger, who agreed to become one. Then, some day the poor man goes to the godfather's house, and finds more and more bizzare things on each floor. Talking broom, dead heads, fish that fry themselves on pans. you name it! And when he got to the godfather's floor, the poor man saw that he had horns on his head. Confronted about it, the godfather denies, as if it all was the poor's man imagination.
My version tells a story of the youngest child of that poor man, who has to go to her godfather's house to save her father. On each floor she's confronting her fears and limitations, trying new things to get to the top of the house.
I'm really proud of this one! I had a lot of fun with it, as well as struggles. It taught me many things too!
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