Not all solar is made equal. Maxeon panels are the toughest, most powerful panel for decades’ worth of energy.
Our technology performs better
Our innovative, proprietary design means your system produces more energy, longer than any other solar panel.1 Maxeon has an established product warranty and lifespan for 40 years ensuring up to 85% more kWh in lifetime energy over competitor panels with product warranties between 12-25 years.
- Capture more sun in low light for more power earlier in the morning, on cloudy days, and later in the evening.
- Avoid damaging effects on power output from shade and hail.2 Maxeon panels show superior resistance to hotspots in comparison to standard panels who may develop long-term failure points and power loss after repeated exposure to shade in internal studies. Maxeon panels are certified up to 45mm of hailstones in comparison to the 25mm expected to achieve IEC certification. Data used to show expected performance in typical weather scenarios and does not supersede warranty coverage. Please see warranty documentation for full details.
- Make more energy on day one and keep your power advantage until year 40 with the industry’s lowest degradation rate.3 Based on 2024 review of published efficiency and warranty data on manufacturer websites for top 20 manufacturers per IHS 2023.
Our solar panels look better on your home
- Complement the look of your home with beautiful all-black solar panels.
- Use less of your roof space to create the power you need with world-record efficiency.44 World-record efficiency of 24.9% established in February 2024 by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Backed by a 40-year warranty
Others make promises their warranty doesn’t support.
We’re different.
Maxeon solar panels are the only panel warranted for a full 40 years of power, product, and service coverage.5
40-year warranty terms require digital warranty registration and installation by an authorized Maxeon Partner. Please refer to our published warranty documents or contact us for more information.
How it works
Durability
Solar Cells
Built for the elements
Product details
Maxeon solar panels
The industry’s most sustainable choice
• Lead-free
• Cradle to Cradle Silver
• Zero-waste-to-landfill production (NSF certified)
• PV magazine Sustainability Award
• Corporate commitment to United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Zero tolerance policy for human rights violations
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the Maxeon solar panel
Power range
Efficiency range
thick connectors
Cell and connections
PVEL Top Performer across all four categories
(MSS, TC, PID/LETID, etc)
Reliability & 3rd Party certifications
Warranty coverage1 This is representative of expected product performance. Please see warranty documentation for full coverage details.
40 Years
Length
Yes
Panel repair and replacement
Yes
Power loss*
Yes
Salt air
Yes
Re-installation for roof repair
Yes
High winds
FAQs about our Maxeon Solar Panel
How do Maxeon Performance solar panels differ from Maxeon® panel technology?
Maxeon® Performance solar panels use high efficiency mono PERC cells, as opposed to Maxeon's proprietary back contact technology developed for our Maxeon panels.
What is the typical performance advantage gained from using Maxeon panels?
A Maxeon solar panel delivers up to 25% more energy than a Conventional Panel in its first year of operation. In year 25, the difference would grow to about 35% more energy, for an average of 30% more energy during the first 25 years. Maxeon solar panels are predicted to have a useful life of more than 40 years.
How much do Maxeon panels cost?
With solar, as with many things, “you get what you pay for.” Not all solar systems are alike. The quality of the technology matters in the long run. The durability, reliability and efficiency of solar panels can vary widely by manufacturer. If you settle for Conventional Panels that might cost less out-of-pocket, you can expect to see average (or below average) results and less savings over time.
A higher quality panel like Maxeon might cost a little more up front, but you will see more predictable performance in the long run. Maxeon panels generate more energy, last longer, are backed by a stronger warranty, and are produced more sustainably than Conventional Panels. This means Maxeon panels will offset more of your electricity bill, saving you more, and do so with the peace of mind you expect from a top-quality product.
How do Maxeon Performance solar panels differ from Conventional Panels?
There are a variety of key technical differences between Maxeon Performance solar panels and Conventional Panels, including the design and layout of the solar cells and the electric architecture—which combine to enhance the reliability, performance and aesthetics of Performance panels.
To go into a bit more technical detail, first, we laser cut each Maxeon Performance cell into strips and layer them in a shingled configuration to create a ‘hypercell’. This shingled hypercell allows us to fit more active cell area into each panel, boosting power and efficiency. Second, Performance cells are connected with a flexible joint interconnection to offer multiple and redundant paths for energy flow. This allows us to remove the front contact conductive ribbons and solder bonds found in conventional cells that can block active cell area and deteriorate over time, leading to cell failures and power deficits. Finally, Maxeon Performance panels feature a unique parallel circuit architecture that significantly limits power loss in shade and soiling. The result is a superior shingled panel constructed with commodity cells, outperforming conventional panels in efficiency, performance and reliability.
