What are the best solar panels?

Our top pick of the best solar panels is the SunPower Maxeon 6AC 445W thanks to its high efficiency, good power output, and excellent warranties. Dr David Sprake, Programme Leader in Renewable Engineering and panel member at the Climate Regional COP Summit, also gave us his advice on choosing solar panels.

Which type of solar panels are most efficient?

Monocrystalline solar panels are the most efficient type of solar panel currently on the market. The top monocrystalline panels now all come with 22% efficiency or higher, and manufacturers are continually raising this bar.

Are solar panels a good choice for your home?

This means how much sunlight the panels convert into usable energy. As you might imagine, the best solar panels from an efficiency point of view tend to be more expensive. However, they can generate more electricity in a smaller space. For this reason, they’re an ideal choice for homes with limited roof space.

How efficient are solar panels?

In June 2024, researchers at Chinese solar company LONGi created a perovskite-silicon cell with a record-breaking 34.6% efficiency. Also in June 2024, the UK’s Oxford PV broke the record for an entire panel with a model that has a 26.9% efficiency rating.

Which solar panels have the highest efficiency?

Efficiency Although any of the options on this list offer excellent solar panel efficiency rates, the AIKO COMET series has the highest efficiency rate of up to 25.2%. This means these panels are capable of converting 25% of the sunlight that hits them into electricity.

Are monocrystalline solar panels a good choice?

Monocrystalline solar panels are currently the best option for households in the UK. They’re more efficient than polycrystalline, thin film, and all the other types you can buy at the moment, and not much more expensive, meaning they have the best break-even point.