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SunPower (Maxeon)

Primary question · Does the SunPower premium still earn its place on a UK roof?

American-headquartered, Singapore-manufactured Maxeon cells; the most efficient mainstream domestic solar panel on the UK market and the longest performance warranty in the segment. The right answer when roof area is the limiting factor rather than budget.

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Known for
  • Class-leading efficiency per square metre
  • Industry-leading 40-year warranty
  • Refined all-black aesthetic
Watch out for
  • Notably the most expensive option per kWp installed
  • Smaller UK installer pool than Longi or JA Solar
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SunPower (Maxeon): American-headquartered, Singapore-manufactured Maxeon cells; the most efficient mainstream domestic solar panel on the UK market and the longest performance warranty in the segment. The right answer when roof area is the limiting factor rather than budget.

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