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Solar Equipment Comparison
SunPower Equinox System
The SunPower Equinox System is the only option that provides you with all system components from one company. This choice provides you with industry-leading performance and warranty coverage.
LG Solar Panels
LG has stopped solar panel manufacturing as of Feb 22, 2022. LG (Panels Only). Other system components required include inverters, racking, and monitoring – from various manufacturers, depending on your solar installer’s personal preference.
Panasonic Solar Panels
Panasonic (Panels Only). Other system components required include inverters, racking, and monitoring – from various manufacturers, depending on your solar installer’s personal preference.
Warranty Comparison
SunPower’s Strong Stance Behind Their Product
SunPower Equinox System
PRODUCT QUALITY
- Panels: 25 Years
- Inverters: 25 Years
- Racking: 25 Years
- Monitoring: 10 Years
POWER WARRANTY
- Start Point: 98%
- Yearly Decline: 0.25%
- End Point: 92%
INCLUDED SERVICE/LABOR
- Shipping – New Part: Included
- Shipping – Old Part: Included
- Installation: Included
Notes: Excludes direct contact with bodies of salt water (beachside acceptable).
LG Solar Panels
LG STOPPED solar panel manufacturing as of Feb 22, 2022. They are shifting away from solar panels.
PRODUCT QUALITY
- Panels: 12-25 Years – limited warranty as of Feb 22, 2022, stopped manufacturing of solar panels.
- Inverters: Varies (Separate Manufacturer Warranty)
- Racking: Varies (Separate Manufacturer Warranty)
- Monitoring: Varies (Separate Manufacturer Warranty)
POWER WARRANTY
- Start Point: 98% / 95%
- Yearly Decline: 0.55% / 0.4%
- End Point: 84.8% / 87%
INCLUDED SERVICE/LABOR
- Shipping – New Part: Panel Only
- Shipping – Old Part: Not Included
- Installation: Not Included
Notes: 25 years only on LG Neon R panels. Excludes salt and rust damage. Excludes transport and packaging. Customer pays if no fault found by LG. Original sales receipt required.
Panasonic Solar Panels
PRODUCT QUALITY
- Panels: 12-25 Years
- Inverters: Varies (Separate Manufacturer Warranty)
- Racking: Varies (Separate Manufacturer Warranty)
- Monitoring: Varies (Separate Manufacturer Warranty)
POWER WARRANTY
- Start Point: 97%
- Yearly Decline: 0.26%
- End Point: 90.8%
INCLUDED SERVICE/LABOR
- Shipping – New Part: Not Included
- Shipping – Old Part: Not Included
- Installation: Not Included
Notes: 25 years only if system installed by select authorized dealer and registered within 90 days. Excludes rust, transport, and “external stress and strain” damage. Panels must remain on original roof. Subtract 5% of power in favor of Panasonic. Claims require original paper guarantee and invoice.
Company Comparison
SunPower – San Jose, CA
SunPower’s headquarters are located in San Jose, California. The company is focused 100% on solar, and is backed by Total ($128 billion energy conglomerate).
LG – Seoul, South Korea
LG’s headquarters are located in Seoul, Korea. A $48 billion company, LG manufactures all kinds of electronics including phones, TVs, refrigerators, etc.
Panasonic – Kadoma, Japan
Panasonic’ headquarters are located in Kadoma, Japan. A $67 billion company, Panasonic manufactures appliances, batteries, and automotive products as well.
Efficiency Comparison
SunPower’s World Record Efficiency
SunPower Equinox System
Up To 24.1%
(Efficiency varies by panel model)
LG Solar Panels
Up To 21.1%
(Efficiency varies by panel model)
Panasonic Solar Panels
Up To 19.7%
(Efficiency varies by panel model)
Environmental Responsibility Comparison
SunPower Represents True Change
SunPower Scorecard
SunPower was ranked #3 overall of 37 major solar manufacturers reviewed.
LG Solar Scorecard
LG was ranked #7 overall of 37 major solar manufacturers reviewed.
LG Solar Scorecard
Panasonic was ranked #31 overall of 37 major solar manufacturers reviewed.
All-In-One Equinox System by SunPower
The Complete Home Solar System
With 30+ years of solar manufacturing experience, SunPower continues to raise the bar on quality solar products. The introduction of the SunPower Equinox AC System has once again redefined residential solar. Designed and engineered in the United States, this revolutionary product offering brings together all the components of a solar energy system under one manufacturer.
The Equinox System uses SunPower’s proprietary Maxeon Cell Technology to create the most durable and efficient solar panels available today, paired with high-quality microinverters and invisimount racking to give your rooftop or ground mount system the performance you require and the aesthetic appeal you desire.