Excellent video; thank you!!😊

Great video! Thanks man!

Thank you SO MUCH for putting this material together for all of us out here who have difficulties deciding on a particular manufacturer! This is exactly what I need at this stage in my life. We’re about to build our retirement home in sunny Thailand… Keep up the good work!

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

I just got solar, my local installer quoted to put up Qcell Q.peak G11+ panels, which I accepted. By the time they came to install them, they no longer had those panels but instead I got the new Q.tron G2 435w panels....the specs are noticeably better with 22% efficiency, 0.3% temperature coefficient and they have lower degradation rate of 0.33%/year with a 90.5% performance warranty at 25 years, so I'm happy.

This is great!

I want to know how the meter work after they install the solar system panels Can you show me what is the meter is reading right Thanks

Thank you so much for this informative video. I am interested in solar shingles as well. I know Tesla and GAF make solar shingles (roof), but I don’t know if there are other companies and I don’t see many videos comparing them. I would appreciate if you could cover that topic too.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can find out. Cost per watt of solar shingles is a lot higher than the panels, but you can't beat the look!

I almost chose the alpha pure rec panels but I chose the Sunpower m440 in the end as you can get 40 year warranty on them not 25 years, if you register them. I can’t wait for my panels to be installed 😃

Tesla uses Qcell panels for their panel products. Panasonic doesn't make panels they are just Rebranded REC Alpha panels.

I thought this was very well done. I am building a system for off-grid usage. I live in Hawaii, so the heat will become a factor that I hadn't adequately taken into account. Thank you

@TopHomeowner

10 ай бұрын

Glad this helped!

hello sir review about jinko n type and Canadian topcon bi facial panels

Words of wisdom for those contemplating a residential solar system. The installers are a major achille's heel to the solar industry. Most installers won't touch/modify/do maintenance on s system they didn't install. There is a very high turn over rate with these installers with respect to going into and out of business. So, if you need to update/repair components on an existing system good luck doing so if the original installer went belly up. Companies like Enphase won't warranty equipment that was installed by non-Enphase installers. Even if it's just a simple plug and play replacement component (e.g., a microinverter).

looking for windows panels, portable , or flex panels , if you have a video or recommendations ty . great video , new to u r channel

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I've only been gathering information on whole house solar solutions but I'll start looking into other options.

Anyone try Bluesun 700W bifacial solar panel-BSM700PMB6-70SDC ?

Great comparison! For the “End Performance %”, are you using silfab’s @ 30 years vs the others @ 25? If so, that would seem to put Silfab at a decided disadvantage.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's based off of the 30 year period

@kamX-rz4uy

Жыл бұрын

It's a bit over 85% after 25 so they are comparable.

Do you have any reviews or comments on Hyperion solar panels HY-DH108P8 400W?

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

I don't, but I'll add this to my list for an update

Surprised to not see something like REC Alpha Pure mentioned ..... those have comparable metrics to Pana and SunP. I am not a solar sales guy but a homeowner looking to put something on my roof that will last the next 30 years, and that Alpha panel looked really good. I am not an expert on panels however.

@TopHomeowner

7 ай бұрын

I have the REC Alpha Pure in my newest video! I agree they have great specs

Wondering why you didn't include Jinko N-type (Tiger series)? For what I've been reading, Jinko should be a top 5. Good performance and value for money for residential use.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

I'll be sure to include them when I update this video. Thanks!

Can you specify if these panels are poly or monocrystaline panels? Apparently it makes a big difference for wattage output. Also micro inverters on each panel make a huge difference, without them, if only 1 of your panels is blocked by cloud/dust or any other sun deterant, it can affect the output of the entire solar array.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Great points! I'll get that information together

@justicenlibertyhappiness638

Жыл бұрын

@@TopHomeowner All residential solar companies should only sell monocrystaline , best way to tell a poly is the panel is blue cell and in the 14-16 efficiency ratings. Mono's are 18-21- Optimization or micro-inverters - I prefer DC-DC optimization

@ridemfast7625

9 ай бұрын

You are wrong about string inverters and if 1 panel is shaded micro inverters are better. Lots of research and vids by professionals and diy'ers have proven that micro inverter "selling point" to be false. Years ago it was true when solar panels only had one diode and MPPT on string inverters was still evolving. That being said, their are situations that MI do have advantages but partial shading, clouds..... are not one of those.

I baught 3360w of longi himo 6 panels

I appreciate you explaining the key factors to consider before making a purchase and breaking down the warranty differences and explaining tye importance of efficiency and the linear power battery grid .

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Complete solution is just a red herring as far as I'm concerned. It's just a distraction if you're looking for brass tacks on the best panels. Proprietary installations leave you with the fewest options.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Depends on your goal. If you want a turnkey solution and as little worry as possible, premium (proprietary) is probably your best bet. If you want more flexibility, or want to upgrade frequently / be more involved, then there are a lot of great solutions to choose from. It's almost like the iPhone vs Android debate. Different solutions for different people.

@vinnie97

Жыл бұрын

​@@TopHomeowner To some degree, but the reliability is pretty high across all the premium manufacturers. With SunPower's new 40-year warranty, you might not even outlive that silliness.

REC 405 x15 any good compare to Panasonic? With IQ8M inverter.

@vinnie97

Жыл бұрын

Equivalent, Panasonic rebrands REC now.

Really would be way better if you provided the prices.

why you dont include Jinko N-type (Tiger series)? they are deff in top 5 and cheap

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

I'll include them in my next comparison

I found this easy to listen to on 2.0x speed.

Supposedly solar panels only last so long. My question is... are the panels still aging if they are outside but not connected to a system? (So its not active, but outside, either on a maintenance phase or a winter shut down)? (Or aging faster or slow depending on if the system is going or not going with the results being much different from each other?) Also the last 2 years the panels are getting MUCH smaller, and saying they are doing more. I'm worried if the numbers can really be trusted. Do you think they lie about their stats? Thank you.

@kamX-rz4uy

Жыл бұрын

Solar panel capability degradation is well understood based on lab and real world usage, and after the initial period of a year or so it is a linear decline so it's easy to predict out. That said, keep in mind two things. 1) Since the published numbers are guaranteed it is in each company's best interest to be conservative so homeowners don't file claims and hit their reputation. From that you would expect actual results to typically come in higher. 2) The guarantee is capacity, not actual output which can be less due to a number of factors like shading, angle of installment, and weather. From that some homeowners can expect actual output to come in lower. In other words, go with a reputable manufacturer and it's unlikely the numbers are going to be materially different than reality.

Where can i buy the EVPV430HK's ?

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

I don't even see them listed on Panasonics website anymore so I'm not sure. Maybe they pulled them off market?

can FPL make you have insurance if you install battery's on your tier 1 solar panels?

@TopHomeowner

8 ай бұрын

I don't live in Florida so I can't say, sorry. Hopefully someone else has the answer though

Amorphous work better on cloudy days. Hard to find though

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll see what I can find out about them

I am looking at solar and was quoted a bid for REC panels that was on your thumbnail. What made you decide not to include them in your top 5? Seems like by the numbers they should be in your top 3. Thanks!

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

REC makes really good panels, and the specs compared to Panasonic are just about identical. In fact, Panasonic started outsourcing their panel manufacturing in the last year or two, and REC is the company they've partnered with. Since they are essentially the same panel, I wanted to only put one of those two in the top 5. Since Panasonic offers a 25 year labor warranty vs REC at 10, Panasonic got the spot. Next time I'll probably make a top 10 list since there are so many good panels on the market today though!

@ryanrose6590

Жыл бұрын

I recently just found that Panasonic and REC are basically the same panel. Good stuff to know. If that is the only difference then I’m fine. REC extends the labor warranty to 25 years if done by an REC certified professional installer as part of their REC pro trust warranty. If I was doing a DIY that would be a problem but I’m having a company do it who is certified so looks like I’m good. Thanks for the info!

@solarmantan1859

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanrose6590 REC is my favorite panel manufacturer on the market.

@asdfhun

Жыл бұрын

@@TopHomeowner REC also offers 25 years labor warranty if it's installed by certified installers. The 10 year offer is only for installations over 25 kW, residential istallations are probably 99% under 25kW, so they get 25 years.

REC should be up there

What are your thoughts on the Chinese Panel Manufacturers, such as Canadian Solar, LongLI, and Jinko?

@TopHomeowner

11 ай бұрын

I've heard good things about all three. I get a lot of comments about how Jinko has panels that produce more energy (they are huge compared to typical residential panels though). In general I tend to lean towards companies that are well known and have been in business longer than the warranty they offer.

Sunpower (maxeon) is da best

Someone is sponsored by sunpower

@vinnie97

Жыл бұрын

And they're not interested in being competitive by offering panels to the end user/homeowner. By having it all inclusive, that's probably the only way they'd offer the new 40-year warranty.

@FMD023

Жыл бұрын

Sunpower is by far the best. Ask why Fortune 500 companies use them and the US FORCE. There panels are actually patented in the US. Yes they produce the most efficient panels out there. They get up to almost 23%

It’s almost fraud that sunpower charges $5600 if the roof tiles are less than 9 pounds.

I wish you would have provided retail cost of each panel. Without the cost all the other info isn't very useful.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Nailing down exact costs is difficult but I'm planning on revising this video with that info.

I cannot find the panasonics, 430HK anywhere. Maybe they are discontinued or they got replaced... Weird

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I noticed that too. When I made the video they were available (announced) but now I can't find them anywhere. They may have had some quality control issues.

@BatiBat0o

Жыл бұрын

​@TopHomeowner any other recommendations similar to them?

@vinnie97

11 ай бұрын

​@@TopHomeownerare these based on the REC alpha pure-R 430s? Because I can't find these either.

@TopHomeowner

11 ай бұрын

@vinnie97 Yes, REC is actually the manufacturer for Panasonic panels. Also, the reason I recommend Panasonic over REC is the superior warranty coverage

I would like to see the PTC rating of the silfab panels. I would stay away from any US manufacture as it cost more to manufacture a panel then what they are selling for. A 30 year warranty doesn't mean much if they are out of business in 10 years.

What about for small roof?

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

For small roofs it's really important to choose a panel that has a high efficiency rating, so you can maximize your energy production

Just put loads off jumpers on just like the good old days

OK I’m a little biased I’m a solar installer I install panels for a living I would put silfab fab way above qcell, tesla wouldn’t even be in my top five and number one panel would be a Rec 405 I also feel like you cherry picked the biggest panels that companies had to offer not there best as an installer I can say that the smaller the panel the better

@L6901Malice

6 ай бұрын

Why would smaller be better??

@christopherconnor1010

6 ай бұрын

@@L6901Malice what you don’t see as a homeowner or somebody looking to install a solar system or using a company is the amount of times I go to a job and our software says X amount of panels might fit on your roof and they don’t the convenience of just a higher efficiency panel when it comes to me, hauling it up a ladder and setting it on a roof the smaller, the panel, the better but in addition to that typically if a panel is 4 to 5 inches smaller whether that be in width or height that can mean the difference of me fitting another row of landscapes or portraits

Tesla doesn't manufacture solar panels, they purchase them from a third party, same thing with Panasonic- Solarcity is the worst service company ever. It's Sad, even though the tesla battery is a great design and functionality, I've installed hundreds and hundreds of Tesla batteries. With Panasonic PV wafer, cell and module production will halt by the end of fiscal year 2022.

@Angel-cz8xf

Жыл бұрын

Which solar panel do you recommend as far as best quality ?

@mirceskiandrej

Жыл бұрын

​@@Angel-cz8xf I'd also want to know that, since you're experienced in the business...

The panels wouldn't get so hot if you would just put them in the shade.

@vinnie97

Жыл бұрын

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@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

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why cant anybody on this topic give a $ price on one panel? how much do the things cost.

@vinnie97

Жыл бұрын

They want to milk you for a whole system is why.

@vinnie97

Жыл бұрын

Additionally, SunPower won't sell them by the panel. They want you to install a whole system. The slim advantage they have is in efficiency only, but they've been surpassed in temperature coefficient, so hopefully they'll figure out they need to sell direct to stay competitive. Otherwise, I don't think they're going to have much longevity remaining.

@markucla

11 ай бұрын

In Palm Springs area I went with a company called Renova Energy. They just got bought by SunPower. So we got the SunPower panels, but not the one advertised in this video, M Series, I think we got the X series, or maybe S which produces 400 watts. I have a 3 bed/3 bath 1934' house with Pool & Jacuzzi. He looked at our entire energy usage for the previous 2 years and also added another 25% for when we go over etc... We ended up with 24 panels which cost $46,000+ cash, or 25 year lease for $294 per month. We paid cash, because leasing after 25= years amounts to $99,000+, and being so sunny here we should get our money back after about 8 years. We also have Net Meetering under Nem 2.0 which sells our overage back to the utility at $.30 per kw or something like that. I called Tesla and they quoted over $101,000 for 35 Panels but also 2 Powerwalls. My brother on the other hand on Las Vegas got his much cheaper so it's different for each state. I could go on and on, but it's worked out great so far. You got to be in an area that gets a lot of sun though. Any clouds or monsoonal type weather, smoke, whatever cuts that the solar power in half or lower.

I thought there were some 500+ watt panels out there

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

There are, but typically they're for commercial installations and not residential ones since they tend to be larger in size. I'll look again and see if there are newer panels at 500w that are targeted for homeowners now.

No JA Solar or Canadian Solar?? Seems odd

@8richard862

Жыл бұрын

I checked, and the best solar panels in China are longi solar😂,And many Chinese can't afford it.😂

What about SolarWatt? German made.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard of them, but I'll look into those... Thanks! It seems like there are a ton of manufacturers now.

What are your criteria?

@TopHomeowner

10 ай бұрын

Other than what's covered in the video, they have to be available in the US and Residential grade (not commercial which are typically much larger)

Solar scam con can get a solar charger for my phone . But NO solar for my home because i’m not using enough power .

A Chinese Company called LONGi, along with many other, are selling 540w panels for some time now that we have been using in Pakistan. They have efficiencies around 23%. I don't know why you guys still have such low efficiency panels with such less wattage...

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

With LONGi their residential panels produce 415w max and 21.3% efficiency. With solar panels you also have to take into account their size. The panels you're talking about are for commercial roofs and much larger. They even say so on their website

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Solar city was founded and financed by Elon and his brother. When you said Tesla bought Solar city like if it was foreigner company. it is not. it was already own by Elon Musk and his brother

@TopHomeowner

11 ай бұрын

SolarCity was co-founded by Lyndon Rive and Peter Rive, Musk’s cousins. So yes, close to Musk and Tesla, but he didn't own it.

@coco9004

11 ай бұрын

@@TopHomeowner no. It was the brother of Elon musk the president of solar city

@TopHomeowner

11 ай бұрын

@coco9004 Well I'm citing sources so if they are wrong, I suggest you contact them. Here's a couple of articles: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SolarCity www.shortform.com/blog/solarcity-founders/ www.ecowatch.com/solar/reviews/solarcity

Lg stopped making solar panels.

TOTAL SPAM VIDEO. THERE IS -NO- ONLINE DESIGNER OFFERED. JUST A COME-ON TO GET YOUR INFO AND "CONTACT" YOU (In other words SALES call.) Although I thank you for your "opinion" on what are the "BEST" panels and why. You TOTALLY lie about the online calculator/designer.

@TopHomeowner

Жыл бұрын

Here's a link to their calculator: us.sunpower.com/home-solar/residential-solar-power-calculator Here's a link to their designer: us.sunpower.com/design-studio Also, here's a link to the calculator at EnergySage. www.energysage.com/solar/calculator/ There are a lot of good options but this video is about the Best Solar Panels and is based on specifications.