BACKGROUND
Ben is a renewable energy enthusiast and developed a passion for solar while helping his brother Leigh install solar panels on the Central Coast. With an environmental science-based background, transitioning into renewable energy was seamless. Ben has helped thousands of Australians understand roof-top solar and enabled them to make the best choice before their purchase.Latest by Ben McInerney
Suntech solar panels held up well when compared to other tier 1 solar panels like Canadian Solar and Hyundai when it comes to efficiency and performance. But value for money we gave them a 6.5/ 10. The company also has a history of financial problems from warranty claim issues. The good news is they do …
Trina solar panel efficiency, warranty, and value for money ratings hold up well compared to other brands like REC and Jinko. However, the panels are quite expensive, so we gave it a 7.5/10 rating on cost. The company manufactures quality mono, multi, and bifacial solar panels with up to 600W power output and efficiencies of …
We gave Canadian solar panels a firm 8.2 out of 10 overall, seeing as they compare well with LG and SunPower when looking at their quality, warranty, performance, and efficiency. However, the panels have a relatively high annual degradation rate and are not suitable for small rooftop systems, which is a big turnoff to customers. …
Q CELLS solar panels stack up well compared to top brands like Sunpower and LG. Although the panels are not the most affordable or efficient in the market, they still outshine most tier-one brands. That is why we gave them an overall rating of 8.8/10 because of their above-average warranties, performance and efficiency. This Q …
REC Group has, for a long time, been one of the biggest PV solar manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1996 in Norway, the company has risen from being a pioneer in the industry to one of the global solar leaders. In 2015, REC was purchased by Norway’s Elkem Group (Bluestar Investment Co. Ltd which …
Digging deep into LONGi solar panels, we’re set to uncover every nook and cranny – the good bits and the not-so-good ones. We’ll sift through crucial bits like the brand’s backstory, where they sit on the industry ladder, and any trophies or standout achievements they’ve racked up. Plus, we’ll stack ’em up against the top …