Buyer's Guide 2023
Best Solar Panels for Homes
EnergyPal offers the best solar panels for homes by value, price, wattage & warranty. Our 2023 Buyer's Guide reviews SunPower, LG, Hanwha Q Cells, REC, and Solaria solar panels.
We think differently when comparing solar panels. It is easy to focus on just watts efficiency or price, but what's also important is making sure you get the most value from your solar panels based on your situation. Here's our guide to the best solar panels and our recommendations:
Leading Solar Panel Manufacturers
First we summarize our research on leading solar panel manufacturers and if the solar panels are made in America, including SunPower, LG, Panasonic, Solaria, Hanwha Q-Cells, REC solar.
Top 5 Solar Panel Manufacturers by Availability
SunPower
- Efficiency up to 22.8%
- 25-year warranty, 92% production guarantee
- Made in USA, Mexico, Philippines
REC Solar
- Efficiency up to 21.9%
- 25-year warranty, 92% production guarantee
- Made in Singapore
Q CELLS
- Efficiency up to 20.3%
- 25-year warranty, 85% production guarantee
- Made in South Korea (previously German company)
Solaria
- Efficiency up to 20.4%
- 25-year warranty, 88% production guarantee
- Made in USA (Fremont, CA)
Mission
- Efficiency up to 18.7%
- 25-year warranty, 81.2% production guarantee
- Made in USA (San Antonio, TX)
Best Solar Panels by Wattage
EnergyPal ranks the best solar panels by wattage or energy production rating for 2023. The highest rated panels are:
Top 10 Solar Panels based on Wattage 2023
1. 440w - LG NeON-R Series LG-440QAC-A6
2. 435 - SunPower M-Series SPR-M435-G-AC
3. 425 - SunPower A-Series SPR-A425-W-AC
4. 420 - SunPower A-Series SPR-A420-W-AC
5. 400 - Solaria PowerXT-400-PM-AC (400w)
6. 400 - SunPower A-Series SPR-A400-W-AC
7. 400 - Hanwha Q-Cells Peak DUO 400-AC
8. 395 - LG NeON-R Series LG-395Q1C-A6
9. 370 - SunPower X-Series SPR-X370-E-AC
10. 370w - LG NeON-R Series LG370Q1C-V5
Best Solar Panels by Module Efficiency
EnergyPal ranks the best solar panels by module efficiency rating for 2023. The highest rated panels are:
Top 5 Solar Panels based on Module Efficiency 2023
- 22.8% - SunPower A-Series
- 22.5% - SunPower M-Series
- 22.2% - SunPower X21-Series
- 21.5% - LG NeON-R Series
- 20.9% - REC Alpha Black REC355AA
Best Solar Panels by Warranty
EnergyPal ranks the best solar panel warranty by manufacturer for 2023. The highest production warranty and warranty terms are:
Top 5 Solar Panel Manufacturer Warranties 2023
- SunPower - 25 years, 92.0% original production
- REC - 25 years, 92.0% original production
- LG - 25 years, 90.8% original production
- Solaria - 25 years, 88% original production
- Hanwha QCells - 25 years, 85% original production
Best Solar Panels for The Money
The best solar panels for the money in 2023 depends on the specifics of your home location and roof characteristics. We've summarized this down for you based on our review of all available solar panels.
Recommended Best Solar Panels For Your Money 2023
- Large roof areas with clear southern exposure:
- Smaller roofs with only partial southern exposure:
- Smaller roofs where the angles prevents use of A400:
- Partial shaded roofs or locations where electric rates are lower:
- REC 355A
- Lowest price yet still great quality panel and good warranty:
Our Solar Advisors will help you determine which panels are best for your home. Get a free customized solar panel design for your home and comparative quotes now.
