Independent quarterly analysis of the highest efficiency solar panels available in Q1 2025, with lab-tested performance data, real-world analysis, and expert recommendations for residential and commercial applications.
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Based on STC lab testing, independent verification, and real-world performance data. All panels must be commercially available with Tier-1 manufacturer backing.
| Rank | Panel Model | Efficiency | Power | Technology | Real-World | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
LG
LONGi Hi-MO 7
LR5-72HPH-580M
|
26.1%
Lab verified
|
580W
Bifacial
|
TOPCon
Heterojunction
|
24.8%
|
$0.45-0.52/W
FOB China
|
|
2
|
SP
SunPower Maxeon 7
SPR-MAX7-480
|
24.2%
IBC premium
|
480W
Monofacial
|
Maxeon IBC
Back contact
|
23.1%
|
$0.85-0.95/W
Premium
|
|
3
|
REC
REC Alpha Pure-RX
REC430AA Pure RX
|
23.8%
Heterojunction
|
430W
Bifacial 85%
|
HJT
Alpha series
|
22.9%
|
$0.62-0.68/W
Mid-premium
|
|
4
|
JA
JA Solar JAM72S30
JAM72S30-545/MR
|
23.6%
TOPCon
|
545W
Bifacial 80%
|
TOPCon
N-type
|
22.4%
|
$0.38-0.42/W
Value leader
|
|
5
|
TS
Trina Solar Vertex S+
TSM-NEG21C.20
|
23.4%
210mm cell
|
535W
Bifacial 75%
|
TOPCon
Vertex series
|
22.2%
|
$0.40-0.45/W
Mainstream
|
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