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There are a variety of key technical differences between SunPower Performance solar panels and Conventional Panels, including the design and layout of the solar cells and the electric architecture—which combine to enhance the reliability, performance and aesthetics of Performance panels.

To go into a bit more technical detail, first, we laser cut each SunPower Performance cell into strips and layer them in a shingled configuration to create a ‘hypercell’. This shingled hypercell allows us to fit more active cell area into each panel, boosting power and efficiency. Second, Performance cells are connected with a flexible joint interconnection to offer multiple and redundant paths for energy flow. This allows us to remove the front contact conductive ribbons and solder bonds found in conventional cells that can block active cell area and deteriorate over time, leading to cell failures and power deficits. Finally, SunPower Performance panels feature a unique parallel circuit architecture that significantly limits power loss in shade and soiling. The result is a superior shingled panel constructed with commodity cells, outperforming conventional panels in efficiency, performance and reliability.

SunPower® Performance solar panels use high efficiency mono PERC cells, as opposed to SunPower's proprietary back contact technology developed for our Maxeon panels.

A feed-in tariff is the amount your electricity retailer pays your for any electricity your solar system generates that you don’t use or consume, and is instead fed back into the electric grid. You’ll want to work with a local solar installer who is knowledgeable about feed-in tariffs in your area, as different states have different policies.

SunPower residential and commercial panels are backed by a 25-year limited Combined Power and Product Warranty.

Just like many consumer products, the cost of your system will vary greatly by the quality of your system’s components and installer. It’s important to remember that a quality solar system might cost more upfront, but will produce more energy and last longer. Other factors can also affect the cost such as government incentives, number of solar panels required, accessibility of the roof, and more. A SunPower commercial partner can walk you through each step of the solar process to ensure you’re comfortable with the costs of your system and you understand your long-term energy savings.

Electricity prices continue to rise and so do your operational expenses. Fortunately, the cost of going solar has never been more affordable. When you install a solar system now, you can offset your electricity bills to protect your business against future energy expenses.