JA Solar

DeepBlue 4.0 420W

House Verdict
8.2/10
★★★★

JA Solar's DeepBlue is the panel installers quietly recommend when budget is the deciding factor and the roof is not visually sensitive. The price-to-spec story is sensible, UK distributor support is reliable, and the measured output puts it within a few percent of the Longi flagship at a lower price per kWp.

Efficiency
21.5%
Running cost
£-560/yr
Installed
£155 to £200 per panel installed
Best for
Budget-led 4kWp systemsEast-west split roofsNon-visible elevations
Clean array of black-framed solar panels on a tidy modern UK pitched roof at golden hour.

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Primary question · Is the JA Solar DeepBlue the honest value pick on a UK roof?

The five questions
Is this right for me?

Budget-led installs on standard south or east-west roofs where every pound off the system price matters.

What will it cost?

£155 to £200 per panel installed

Advantages
  • Honest pricing per kWp
  • Reliable UK distributor warranty handling
  • Solid measured output in British light
Trade-offs
  • Aesthetic is plain blue-on-silver in the entry tier
  • Top-end efficiency trails Longi's flagship by a measurable margin
What to do next

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Key specifications

Power output
420 W per panel
Efficiency
21.5%
Temperature coefficient
−0.30%/°C
Product warranty
15 years
Perfect for
Budget-led installs on standard south or east-west roofs where every pound off the system price matters.
Avoid if
The roof is small and visible; the REC Alpha Pure or SunPower Maxeon earn their premium on those installs.
What we like
  • , Honest pricing per kWp
  • , Reliable UK distributor warranty handling
  • , Solid measured output in British light
What we don't
  • , Aesthetic is plain blue-on-silver in the entry tier
  • , Top-end efficiency trails Longi's flagship by a measurable margin
House Verdict · Confidence: high
★★★★
House Summary

If your brief matches "budget-led installs on standard south or east-west roofs where every pound off the system price matters.", the DeepBlue 4.0 420W is a confident pick. If it doesn't, the alternatives above are more honest answers.

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