REC Solar Panels
Best Solar Panels for Irish Weather
When it comes to performance and longevity, you deserve the best!
Understanding Solar Panels: How They Work?
Solar panels are a key component in your PV system. They convert sunlight into DC power. The quality of the PV panel will contribute to how your system performs in terms of performance and longevity. Deciding on how many solar panels you need will be determined by the electrical usage of the property.
Solar panels are a cost effective component of a PV system and with feed in tariffs being as high as they are right now, installing panels surplus to the property’s needs can even be a feasible option to build up credit and offset Winter bills. A kWp (1000 Watts) of PV panels will generate approximately 900kWh annually on a South facing orientation and 750kWh on an East / West facing orientation. Approximately 80% of the power generated by your solar panels will occur between March and October.
The REC Alpha Pure-RX solar panels are the most premium choice of panel available on the Irish market. They are the highest-rated solar panel for windy conditions in the world, which makes it perfect for the harsh Irish climate, and they come with an impressive 25-year European warranty and a sleek all-black design.
Additional support bars on the back of the REC panel increase rigidity and reduce flexing during high winds. This minimizes the risk of microcracks and hotspots, which can lead to long-term efficiency loss.
REC panels come equipped with 4 bypass diodes, compared to the standard 2 found in most panels. This reduces the impact of shaded areas on overall system performance and can lessen the need for optimisers.
HJT combines crystalline and thin-film technologies for superior performance, especially in low light and overcast Irish weather. The half-cut cell design further boosts efficiency and reduces energy loss, delivering more power from the same sunlight.
REC Alpha Pure-RX panels maintain higher efficiency even as temperatures rise. This results in better real-world energy output compared to panels with higher temperature sensitivity.
REC panels offer a 25-year product, performance, and labour warranty. With 92% output guaranteed in year 25, this is the most complete warranty package available in the Irish solar market.
The degradation of solar panels can be a concern for many, particularly in Ireland where weather can be harsh. Panels must endure rain, wind and occasional hail without degrading and destructing their return on investment. REC’s top quality Alpha Pure series solar panels are susceptible to an annual 0.25% degradation rate, offering a 92% performance warranty after 25 years.
Furthermore, every REC panel includes a standard 25-year product and labour warranty, covering defects and ensuring the panels maintain their quality for two decades. The premium REC solar panel warranties are key differentiators that are worth the slightly extra upfront cost to ensure protection on your investment against manufacturing defects or underperformance in the long term.
Note: No other company offers these warranties
25
Years of Warranty
92%
Performance Warranty
REC solar panels empower customers to enjoy sustained performance over time. The long-term value and reliability of these panels enable maximised energy output in shade, sun, rain, hail or snow, and in limited spaces. REC solar panels have a 50% higher wind loading than all other panels on the market.
Note: This is particularly important if you are based in a windy area in Ireland.
The REC Alpha Pure-RX panel combines high power and practical handling. Reaching 460 W in a compact form factor, it boasts an impressive power density of 223 W/m2, with 22.3% panel efficiency. With their robust design and resistance to environmental factors, REC panels ensure an enhanced mechanical load, certified to withstand a 4,000 Pa wind load and a 6,000 Pa snow load.
25
Years of Warranty
50%
Higher Wind Loading than Other Panels
REC panels showcase up to 10% better performance than traditional solar panels in climates where temperatures are wide-ranging and extremely seasonal. REC’s Alpha Pure-RX solar panel features a reduced temperature co-efficient of -0.24 %/°C and is therefore designed to minimise the loss (decrease) in efficiency that can happen when panels get too hot.
REC Group’s commitment to sustainability is evident by their solder-free cells and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes which drastically reduce carbon footprint. Eliminating invasive soldering from REC Alpha Pure-RX panels removes the risk of cell damage or microcracks, resulting in sustainable high performance and better waste management.
Note: REC solar panels are one of the handful of panels made outside of China.
25
Years of Warranty
10%
Better Performance Than Traditional Solar Panels
We only install panels we’d use ourselves. That’s why we partner with REC Group—the global leader in premium solar panels. Our advice to you when making your choice of solar panels is this: NEVER compromise on quality when it comes to a long term investment like solar panels. Your investment is only as good as the hardware and technology powering it!
Remember that because we are an REC certified installer, we can promise you longer product and labour warranties of up to 25 years.
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