Three Chinese solar panel modules (Sopray Energy, Risen Energy, and ET Solar Industry) took first, second, and third places in Photon Laboratory’s latest yield test – but the results are skewed. The solar panel Photon Lab says should have won is from the SunPower X-series. As Photon Laboratory writes: This year’s top three winners in PHOTON Lab’s annual outdoor module yield … [Read more...]
SunPower X-Series Solar Panels
Sunpower has just introduced the X-Series of Solar Panels for the Residential market. This is a new line of solar modules that has a verified efficiency level of 21.5% – a new record for the market. According to the company, this new efficiency level has been verified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Higher efficiency means fewer solar panels, which in turn equals a … [Read more...]