SunPower (Maxeon)

Maxeon 6 AC 440W

House Verdict
9.4/10
★★★★★

The Maxeon 6 is the most efficient mainstream domestic solar panel on the UK market and carries the longest performance warranty in the segment. The right answer when the available roof area is the limiting factor, not the budget, and the homeowner intends to keep the system running long after the install team has moved on.

Efficiency
22.8%
Running cost
£-640/yr
Installed
£340 to £420 per panel installed
Best for
Roof-area constrained installsLong-term ownersArchitectural elevations
Premium all-black solar panels integrated flush on a contemporary architectural UK home roof.

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Primary question · Does the SunPower Maxeon 6 still earn its premium on a UK roof?

The five questions
Is this right for me?

Smaller roofs where the homeowner wants the maximum kWp the elevation can take and intends to be in the house for the long haul.

What will it cost?

£340 to £420 per panel installed

Advantages
  • Class-leading efficiency per square metre
  • Industry-leading 40-year warranty
  • Refined all-black aesthetic
Trade-offs
  • Most expensive option per kWp installed
  • Smaller UK installer pool than Longi or JA Solar
What to do next

Open the cost planner to estimate your installed price.

Key specifications

Power output
440 W per panel
Efficiency
22.8%
Temperature coefficient
−0.27%/°C
Product warranty
40 years
Perfect for
Smaller roofs where the homeowner wants the maximum kWp the elevation can take and intends to be in the house for the long haul.
Avoid if
You have a large unconstrained south-facing roof; the Longi Hi-MO gets you most of the same generation for materially less.
What we like
  • , Class-leading efficiency per square metre
  • , Industry-leading 40-year warranty
  • , Refined all-black aesthetic
What we don't
  • , Most expensive option per kWp installed
  • , Smaller UK installer pool than Longi or JA Solar
House Verdict · Confidence: high
★★★★★
House Summary

If your brief matches "smaller roofs where the homeowner wants the maximum kwp the elevation can take and intends to be in the house for the long haul.", the Maxeon 6 AC 440W is a confident pick. If it doesn't, the alternatives above are more honest answers.

Next Step

Estimate your installed cost

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