Canadian 370w Solar Panels
(New 25 Year Product Warranty)
So, if you havenāt heard already Canadian solar panels have increased their panel warranty from 12 years all the way up to 25 yearsā¦
This is the product warranty, meaning if the panel breaks or gets damaged over the 25 years you will be entitled to a full replacement or refund.Ā
Itās pretty surprising that they have made this bold jump up to 25 years on a p-type panel however it shows the director of the industry. Weāre moving towards high quality and more affordable solar every day.Ā
For a lot of homeowners, this is a fantastic opportunity to get an affordable solar panel system with a long-lasting warranty.Ā
However, sometimes itās not quite as easy as thatā¦ If it was, then every panel manufacturer would be doing it right?Ā
So, letās take a jump into this Canadian 370w panel and see what itās all about and if it can live up to this new 25-year product warranty.Ā
If youāre ready to start getting a solar proposal that includes this panel, donāt hesitate to get in touch with my solar engineers who will design you a system based on your budget, requirements and roof.Ā
Also, if you want to read my full review on Canadian solar panels, please check it out here.
Canadian solar has upgraded the warranty of their 370w panel to 25 years
Yes, thatās right. Canadian Solar has upped their panel product warranty from 12 years, all the way to 25 years.Ā
Whatās really interesting is that they havenāt actually brought out a new panel module to come with this massive warranty jump. No, instead theyāve just increased the product warranty on their normal 370w HiKu solar panel.Ā
If you have done your research you will know that this HiKu product is a popular panel with Australians. However, please do remember this is a p-type panel, not an n-type. If youāre unsure of what this means, you can read my guide on the different types of panels here.
So what does this actually mean?
Well, itās great for homeowners. It means that you can have the peace of mind that when you are buying Canadian solar panels, (the 370w HiKu) you will be getting a 25 year warranty.Ā
Essentially this means that you will be getting a return on investment for 25 years minimum. In terms of solar, this is huge. If this is something thatās important to you, ensure that your system has been designed correctly for 25-year energy output (e.g. not a 6.6kW systemā¦)
Are there any downsides to this?
Canadian solar has been in the game for a very long time, and they have become more and more popular over the years. These are all good signs, and back in 2020 they scored an AA+ bankability rating from PV-Tech Module Bankability Ratings.Ā
That same year, the World Bankās International Finance Corporation even became a shareholder in the company.
As far as things go on paper, it seems like Canadian solar could actually live up to their 25-year solar panel warranty. However, they have only just released this big jump. Itās not going from 12 years over to 15 years.Ā
This is a big jump in warranty, and quite early to tell the effects. As far as it goes, Canadian solar seems very confident that they will be able to fulfil this 25 year warranty.
This happened around 1 month ago
As I mentioned, this is a very new thing that has come in. Itās now moved Canadian solar up to play with the giants like SunPowerās warranty and of course, LGās huge warranty with bankability as well.Ā
These solar panel brands like sunpower and lg have been offering 25 year warranties for a long time. They are able to back their warranty with high quality products.Ā
Of course, Canadian solar modules have also won multiple awards for being high quality in the industry including the 2020 PVEL/DNV GL Top Performer Winner.
Although this is a new change, it might be something that puts pressure on the industry to increase panel warranties and make solar more affordable for all homeowners.
The 25-year product warranty applies to the 370w P-Type panel
Something that did interest me though is the type of panel they chose to increase the warranty in. Usually, when a panel manufacturer like Canadian increases the warranty they will bring out a brand new module for it.Ā
Canadian hasnāt made a new module, but instead just increased their current one. Whilst, this isnāt necessarily bad, itās slightly confusing.Ā
Additionally, they have chosen the p-type mono HiKu panel for this warranty increase which is different to others in the industry. Iāll go into this in more detail below.
This warranty will only apply to the new panels that are being made and wonāt apply to those who currently have the 370w solar panel installed at their home, unfortunately. This is probably due to some technology upgrades that have been made to the module.
Canadian 370w Solar Panel
- 25 Year Panel WarrantyĀ
- 25 Year Performance WarrantyĀ
- 370w Output SizeĀ
- Operating Temperature(ā) -40ā~+85ā
- Power Tolerance 0~+10w
- 20% Panel EfficiencyĀ
- P Type CellsĀ
- Anti Reflection Tempered GlassĀ
- Lower Hotspot Temp
Should you consider this solar panel now?
To be honest, Iād say Canadian solar panels are good and I would always recommend them to friends and family. They are a tier 1 solar panel and they have a fantastic Australian presence meaning claiming warranties or answering questions is easy.Ā
Itās hard to argue for and against when you compare these solar panels to the likes of Jinko, who also have recently brought out the 370w N-type with 20 year warranty.Ā
As I always say to homeowners, everyone is different. Every home is different. One solar panel might suit your home better than someone elseās. However, that same panel might not work with another homeowner.Ā
This is because each homeowners energy requirements, budgets and goals for going solar are different. Therefore, itās best to talk to a solar engineer who can at least guide you in the right direction.
Whatās the difference between Canadian 370w and other panels offering a 25-year warranty?
Going back to what I mentioned earlier. The biggest difference between Canadian solar panels offering a 25 year warranty and other panels like Jinko, Sunpower and LG is the type of panel.
You have the Sunpower Maxeon 5 offering a 25 year warranty, which is an N Type panel. You also have the Jinko 370w & 440w N Type panels doing 20 and 25yr panel warranties. Lastly, you have LGās Neon 2 which is also N Type and offers a 25 year product warranty.Ā
Canadian is probably the only manufacturer in the industry that is offering 25 year warranties on a p-type panel. That is the biggest differenceā¦Ā
Again, itās always best to look at all of your options as each solar panel might work differently for you in terms of energy results and budget.
Conclusion:
All in all, itās really exciting to see Canadian bumping up their warranty. Itās been a long time coming that the price and warranty begin to start to align with each other.
Also, itās putting pressure on the big giants who are charging a big investment for the same 25-year warranty now.Ā
However, itās very early days. Good signs, but early.Ā
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, are you thinking of investing in Canadian or are you going to steer clear of these panels (and why)? š
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Written By:
Luke Cove
Managing Director
Lightning Solar & Electrical
2 thoughts on “Canadian 370w Solar Panels”
Thanks Luke.
Jinko p type offering only 12 years product warranty while Canadian solar is offering 25 years warranty and both are of similar price. It’s just bothering me if Canadian solar quality would be poor compared to jinko/longhi.
Please advise which one to choose
Hi Wakad, I wouldn’t really say Canadian solar quality is poor against Jinko or Longi. Honestly, all 3 panels would be a good solution for 80% of homeowners across Australia. Wakad, it really depends on your goals, roof space and energy bill. First of all, if you might consider moving in the next 10-15 years, would there be much point in getting the 25 year warranty panels? You might just be looking for the quickest return on investment, which would mean Jinko or Longi.
I would suggest having a think about why you are choosing to install solar or speaking to one of my specialist solar design engineers who can help advise you on the best solar solution for your home.