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With so many solar panel brands claiming to be the most efficient, best value, or most advanced, picking one above the rest is no easy task. We lab test and review solar panels from major brands to help you choose.
Our solar panel reviews cover panels from major Australian and international brands. Our tests examine the manufacturing quality of the panels, and how well they match their claimed power output.
To see the specifications of current panels from major brands in the Australian market, check out our solar panel database.
Our expert testers test three samples of each solar panel to find the models that:
- are closest to their labelled power output
- demonstrate good manufacturing quality
- are most efficient.
We also provide the panel’s warranty details, which can be a good indication of the manufacturer’s confidence in the product.
Note that there are no product images – most solar panels look very similar and appearance isn’t a major factor when choosing them.
These tests are performed for CHOICE by PV Lab, an expert photovoltaics laboratory in Canberra, as our own lab doesn’t have the required equipment or expertise.
Our solar panel buying guide will help you decide which type of panel is right for your home.