{"id":82064,"date":"2024-03-12T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=82064"},"modified":"2024-08-02T10:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T00:31:28","slug":"best-solar-panels-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/best-solar-panels-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Solar Panels In 2024: According To Aussie Installers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"The Best Solar Panels In Australia In 2024: Installers Choice Awards\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fdPjVllZOis?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again when I reveal the results of our annual Installers\u2019 Choice Awards for Best Solar Panels in 2024.<!--more--> With insights from installers across Australia, I asked them three crucial questions to discover which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/\">solar panels<\/a> they rate as the best in the business for 2024:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What brand of solar panels would you buy for your own home if money was no object?<\/li>\n<li>What about if you were on a budget, and every dollar counted?<\/li>\n<li>What brand has the best after-sales support?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, let\u2019s uncover which brands have outshone the competition in the eyes of those who know them best &#8211; the installers.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Value Solar Panels In Australia: 2024<\/h2>\n<p>In the highly competitive \u201cEvery dollar counts\u201d category, we look for panels offering the best bang for your buck without compromising on quality. This year\u2019s winners have proven exceptional performance and affordability can indeed go hand in hand:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024.png\" alt=\"best value solar panels - winning brands: Trina (1st), Jinko (2nd), Canadian Solar (3rd)\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024-votes.png\" alt=\"graph of votes for best value solar panel brands\" width=\"869\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024-votes.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024-votes-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-value-panels-2024-votes-768x498.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Best Value 2024: Third Place &#8211; Canadian Solar<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/canadian-solar-inc-review.html\">Canadian Solar<\/a> returns to the podium with 9% of the vote. Known for their efficient and reliable HiHero panels boasting up to 22.8% efficiency, Canadian Solar continues to impress with a solid combination of performance and affordability.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Value 2024: Second Place &#8211; Jinko Solar<\/h3>\n<p>Holding firm in second place for the fourth consecutive year is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/jinko-solar-review.html\">Jinko<\/a>, capturing 24% of the vote. Their Tiger NEO panels, with an efficiency of up to 22.6%, underline Jinko\u2019s commitment to providing top-tier, budget-friendly panels.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Value 2024: First Place &#8211; Trina Solar<\/h3>\n<p>Dominating the category for the fourth year running, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/trina-review.html\">Trina Solar<\/a> secures the top spot with 27% of the vote. Their Vertex S+ panels, with up to 22.5% efficiency, demonstrate Trina\u2019s unwavering ability to deliver value for money without skimping on quality.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Solar Panels In Australia: 2024<\/h2>\n<p>For those where cost is not a barrier, and only the best will do, this category showcases high-end solar panel technology. Here are this year&#8217;s winners:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024.png\" alt=\"winners of best solar panels 2024: REC (1st), Sunpower (2nd), Trina (3rd)\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024-votes.png\" alt=\"graph of votes for best solar panels 2024\" width=\"803\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024-votes.png 800w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024-votes-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panels-2024-votes-768x494.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Best Solar Panels 2024: Third Place &#8211; Trina Solar<\/h3>\n<p>Trina Solar proves they&#8217;re not just a champion of affordability, taking bronze with 14% of the vote in the prestigious \u201cMoney\u2019s no object\u201d category, demonstrating their versatility and broad appeal from budget to high-end solar installs.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Solar Panels 2024: Second Place &#8211; Sunpower<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/sunpower-review.html\">Sunpower<\/a> secures the silver for the second year, with 21% of the vote. Their Maxeon series panels, with efficiencies up to 22.8% and a staggering 40-year product warranty, embody top-of-the-range solar technology.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Solar Panels 2024: First Place &#8211; REC<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/rec-review.html\">REC<\/a> retains gold with an impressive 45% of the vote, thanks to their superior quality and performance at a more accessible price point than Sunpower. The Alpha Pure range stands out for its efficiency and durability.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve got 14 kilowatts of REC panels on my roof, and I&#8217;m delighted with them:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_82144\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82144\" class=\"wp-image-82144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/finns-roof-REC.jpg\" alt=\"14 kW of REC Pure Alpha solar panels on Finn's roof\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/finns-roof-REC.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/finns-roof-REC-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/finns-roof-REC-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-82144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yes, Finn paid market rates for the REC panels &#8211; no kickbacks here.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Congratulations to REC for winning Gold two years in a row.<\/p>\n<h2>Best After-Sales Support: 2024<\/h2>\n<p>In an era where long-term reliability is paramount, this category honours the brands backing their products with exceptional support:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-support-2024.png\" alt=\"best panels warranty support winners: 1st REC, 2nd Trina, 3rd Sunpower.\" width=\"746\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-support-2024.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-support-2024-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-support-2024-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_82128\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panel-support-2024-votes.png\" alt=\"Best panel support winners\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panel-support-2024-votes.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panel-support-2024-votes-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-panel-support-2024-votes-768x494.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-82128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best support<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Wrapping up<\/h2>\n<p>So there you have it: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recgroup.com\/en\/rec-solar-panels\">REC<\/a> wins Best Panels and Best Support, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinasolar.com\/au\/product\/residential\">Trina<\/a> wins Best Value Panels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/winners-2024.png\" alt=\"best solar panels - gold medal winners, REC and Trina\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/winners-2024.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/winners-2024-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/winners-2024-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those keen on the finer details of these top-tier solar panels, head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/comparison\/compare-solar-panels\/\">solar panel comparison table<\/a> for an in-depth look at the specs. And if you&#8217;re ready to take the next step towards solar, batteries, or EV chargers, simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/quote\/start\/\">enter your postcode here<\/a>, fill in the form, and let me connect you with trusted installers ready to bring the benefits of solar into your home.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to this year\u2019s winners. They are the best solar panels in Australia, as voted by Australian solar installers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again when I reveal the results of our annual Installers\u2019 Choice Awards for Best Solar Panels in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":82140,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solar-panels-2","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best Solar Panels of 2024: Installers&#039; Choice Awards Revealed - SolarQuotes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unveiling the best solar panels in 2024. 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