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The amount of energy produced by solar panels depends on several factors, including the size and efficiency of the panels, the amount of sunlight they receive, and their orientation and location. On average, a 1-kilowatt (kW) solar panel system can generate approximately 1,600 to 2,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year in a location with good sunlight.

Maxeon panels also deliver greater peace of mind, having earned the trust of experts by being more reliable and durable - and backed by our industry-leading Complete Confidence Warranty. Not only is this warranty stronger, but unlike most conventional warranties, it is based on actual field-testing data. For example, the power warranty promises no more than a 0.25%/ year power drop. This is backed by a study of more than 230MW across 149 actual global sites using a methodology developed in collaboration with NREL. We also know from actual field data that only 0.005% or 1 in 20,000 SunPower Maxeon panels have been returned under warranty4 .Lastly, SunPower Maxeon panels are built with our customers in mind, which means higher sustainability standards and more elegant design aesthetics than Conventional Panels. SunPower Maxeon panels have pioneered sustainability efforts in solar manufacturing, and have been recognized with the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified™ designation for direct current (DC) panels. The Cradle to Cradle designation demonstrates the products' quality based on rankings of material health, material reutilization, renewable energy use, water stewardship, and social fairness.

Maxeon panels were also the first solar panel to disclose its ingredients through the Declare label. In March 2020, our Mexicali, Mexico manufacturing facility was re-certified by NSF Sustainability as Zero Waste to Landfill – and remains the only solar panel manufacturing facility to achieve this. The certification means that this facility diverts more than 99% of its waste, with 1% or less going to landfills.

The back-contact cell design of Maxeon panels also delivers an uncluttered and elegant design aesthetic – with panels available in black and white backsheets. This has made Maxeon panels the panel of choice for architects and designers.

Maxeon Performance solar panels combine conventional cells with Maxeon's 39 years of materials and manufacturing expertise. This results in panels that surpass the performance, reliability, and aesthetics of conventional panels. The innovative shingled cell design, conductive adhesives developed for aerospace, and proprietary encapsulants all contribute to enhanced reliability and performance.

Maxeon Performance solar panels help organisations minimise up-front project costs. Their enhanced reliability and durability mean fewer maintenance issues and longer panel lifespan, leading to long-term cost savings. The panels' superior efficiency also ensures optimal energy production, reducing energy bills over time.

Maxeon is known for its commitment to quality and service, offering at 30-year Complete Confidence Panel Warranty. Given their track record and the advanced technology used in the Performance panels, businesses can expect more energy and reliability over traditional front contact 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.