SIDE BY SIDE: THE SPECS
REC Alpha Pure | Sumec Phono Helios *NEW* | |
MODEL | ​REC410AA Pure | ​PS435M8G |
​RATED POWER | ​410 W | ​435 W |
PRODUCT WARRANTY | ​25 years | ​30 years |
CELL TYPE | ​​HJT | ​HJT |
​PANEL EFFICIENCY | ​22.2 % | ​22.2 % |
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT | ​-0.24 %/°C | ​-0.26 %/°C |
MANUFACTURED IN | Singapore | ​China |
​GLASS | ​3.2 mm 'solar glass' | ​1.6mm/1.6mm 'toughened glass' |
​FRAME | ​Anodized aluminium (black) | ​Anodized aluminium alloy |
DIMENSIONS | ​1821 x 1016 x 30 mm | ​1722 x 1134 x 30 mm |
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY | ​25 years | ​30 years |
REC VS SUMEC
​ | ​REC | ​SUMEC Australia |
REPUTATION | ​REC is a well-known and reliable brand in the global solar industry. REC’s combination of product quality, company reliability and commitment to sustainability makes REC solar panels among the top performers in the marketplace. | SUMEC Australia is the Australian, wholly owned subsidiary of SUMEC Energy Holdings Co. |
FOUNDED | ​1996 | Sumec: 1978​ Sumec Australia: 2017 |
AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT | Office in Melbourne | ​Office in Sydney |
HEADQUARTERS | ​Norway | China |
​OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS | ​Singapore | China |
Notable differences
Design
The REC Alpha Pure has a sleek, all-black design that appeals to a wide range of customers. Those building their dream home or if the are panels visible from the front often favour the Alpha Pure for its elegant aesthetic.
Conversely, the Phono Helios features a more traditional solar panel design where the busbars are visible, yet it maintains an appealing look.
Price
At the moment, the Alpha Pure panels are more expensive, primarily due to the introductory pricing offered for Sumec panels. As Sumec's popularity and demand grow in Australia, it's anticipated that their prices will increase and eventually align closely with REC.
Support bars
The REC Alpha Pure distinguishes itself with two support bars running across its back, enhancing its structural integrity and theoretically making it a stronger solar panel. In contrast, the Phono does not have any support bars.
Dual glass
The Phono panel features a dual-glass design, containing glass on both the front and back of the panel. This design offers the advantage of minimising water ingress into the panel. In contrast, the REC panel has glass solely on the front.
Warranty
The Phono Helios has a longer product warranty compared to REC Alpha Pure, providing an additional 5 years of coverage and peace of mind. Nevertheless, REC maintains an impressive 25-year product warranty, surpassing industry standards.
Wattage
Both panels share a very similar physical size, yet the Phono panel has a higher wattage, enabling the generation of a higher power system within the same roof space. This distinction allows for a more efficient utilisation of available space.
Support
We have a longstanding history of installing REC solar panels, and throughout the years, we have consistently been impressed by REC's support in terms of communication and efficiency.
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