Australian Assembled Panels
Designed and assembled for Australian Conditions.
Premium Solar Panels
REA solar panels
High-output panels engineered for real Australian conditions and built to last.
- 25 yrProduct warranty
- 30 yrPerformance warranty
- N-TypeCell technology
25 yrProduct warranty
30 yrPerformance warranty
N-TypeCell technology
LocalWarranty support
Why REA
What makes it worth specifying.
Where REA fits best, how it is sized and installed, and why Lightning Energy stands behind it as part of a complete energy system.
Strong shading resistance
Designed for homes that experience large amounts of shade.
An integrated system
With an integrated micro-inverter with OEM monitoring, perfect for future battery planning.
Specifications
The numbers that matter.
Indicative specifications for REA. Final figures depend on the exact model and configuration in your system design.
| Cell type | N-Type Zero bus-bar Back Contact | Product warranty | 25 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance warranty | 30 years | Model | Type X |
| Output | 475-500W | Module Efficiency | 24.5% |
| Features | Integrated Enphase Micro-inverters |
Will it last
Performance you can hold them to.
REA is warranted to keep producing for decades, not just to switch on. Here is the guaranteed output over the life of the panel, and what each warranty actually covers.
25 yearsProduct warranty
Covers the panel itself — materials and workmanship — for the full term.
30 yearsPerformance warranty
Guarantees the panel still produces at least 87.4% of its rated output.
LocalWho you call
Lightning Energy handles the claim and the manufacturer has Australian support — no offshore runaround.
On real roofs
REA, installed by Lightning.
Not stock imagery — real REA systems we have designed and installed across Victoria.
What it means for you
Real output, real savings.
Indicative figures for a typical Victorian home using REA. Your exact numbers depend on roof, usage, and tariff.
15panels
~8.9 MWhper year
~$2,500saved / year
23panels
~13.5 MWhper year
~$3,800saved / year
Designed to work with
Honest comparison
How REA stacks up.
We fit every option below, so we have no reason to oversell one. Here is how REA compares against the rest of our range.
| Panel | Technology | Support | Warranty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trina | N-Type | Local | 25 yr | Best all-round value |
| Jinko | N-Type | Local | 25 yr | Established local support |
| REA | N-Type | Local | 25 yr | Balanced performance |
| Aiko | ABC N-Type | Local | 30 yr | Max efficiency, small roofs |
| Longi | Monocrystalline | Local | 15 yr | Budget-conscious builds |
Choose REA if
- REA suits your roof size, orientation, and long-term budget.
- You want proven hardware with strong local support.
- You are building a system to grow into battery and EV later.
Consider another option if
- Your roof is very small and you need the absolute highest efficiency.
- You are matching an existing array and need a specific frame or size.
- Your priority is the lowest possible upfront price over long-term value.
How we install it
Specified inside a complete system.
REA is never sold as a box on its own. It is designed, installed, and handed over as part of your whole energy plan.
Assess
We confirm REA suits your roof, usage, and goals before anything is quoted.
Design
Panel layout, inverter pairing, and sizing planned around production and your upgrade pathway.
Install & hand over
Clean workmanship, monitoring set up, warranties registered, and a clear handover.
Available times
Talk to us about REA.
Pick a time that works. We'll confirm whether REA is the right fit, size it to your home, and walk through rebates and the install.
