When you’re the world’s largest manufacturer for consecutive quarters since the turn of the new decade, something is appealing to module purchasers worldwide. Interestingly, product diversity plays little part in the range of LONGi solar panels and its current success. The answer is more likely a refined product offering that resonates with a large cross-section of the global demographic. These are the LONGi solar panels outperforming in diverse climates internationally (2023).
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- Award-winning base model designs.
- World's largest manufacturer by volume.
- AAA Bankability rating.
- Outstanding affordability.
- Reduced warranty period (selected models).
- Limited manufacturing origins available to Australian market.
Within the initial phases of research, discovering LONGi Solar is the world’s largest solar module manufacturer by volume is impressive (BloombergNEF Q2, 2023). Beyond scale, the LONGi solar panels most seek are now some of the most evolved, with an annual push for Intersolar Award-winning accolades from each new-release product.
Initially a solar cell manufacturer, LONGi has the pick of the bunch regarding mono-silicon cell selection. Comparatively, many variants of LONGi Solar panels on the Perth Solar Warehouse database continually outperform their counterparts, Watt for Watt. Aligned with a good reputation for exceeding what their nameplate values suggest in real-world conditions and what PV Moduletech suggests is the most bankable brand in solar panel manufacturing.
Strengthening bankability, LONGi supplies solar cells to competing module manufacturers seeking high-purity monocrystalline cells. Such a practice is common in manufacturing. Cell trading occurs in lithium solar battery cells. LG Chem, BYD, Panasonic, Samsung SDI and CATL supply lithium battery cell technology at mass scale to end-user-known brands such as TESLA, SENEC, Sungrow, and Huawei.
LONGi Solar panels can be refined into three main sub-categories, each possessing a unique cell formation. The latest, high-performance LONGi Solar panel is the LONGi Hi-MO 6 with HPBC (Hybrid Passivated Back Contact) cell technology. The LONG Hi-MO 5 range is an Intersolar Award-Winning (2021) solar panel with proprietary P-Type Gallium doped monocrystalline cell structure at an outstanding cost per Watt. LONGi Hi-MO 4 is so 2021.
LONGi Hi-MO 6 (440 W): irresistible with next-generation HPBC (Hybrid Passivated Back Contact) cell technology. Possessing an elite calibre -0.29% Temp COEF (Power temperature derating above 25°C), it’s among the industry’s best for warm climates. Combining this revolutionary cell technology with renowned LONGi affordability, ultra-high power density, and busbar-free solar is now mainstream.
LONGi Hi-MO 5 (415 W): Intersolar Award-winning 2021, LONGi Hi-MO 5 is a current-generation module comprised of LONGi’s proprietary Gallium Dopped P-Type wafers, aggressively priced for superior technology.
LONGi Hi-MO 4 (415 W): With the Hi-MO 6 and Hi-MO 5 LONGi solar panels set to dominate markets, the LONGi Hi-MO 4 range will reduce prevalence on the mainstream radar.
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Different warranties for each category of LONGi solar panels range from 12 to 25-year product warranty periods. However, performance warranties remain consistent at 25 years. Varying only through annual degradation factors over the performance warranty period.
The comprehensive nature of LONGi’s solar panel warranty provides both product and service support in case of a warranty claim.
- Warranted maximum power output degradation within a nominated period at Standard Test Conditions.
- Annual warranted maximum power output degradation at Standard Test Conditions, beyond year-1 for the remaining performance warranty period.
This information should be interpreted alongside the full LONGi Solar warranty document.
LONGi manufactures solar panels and their associated components from automated plants in China, Malaysia and India, with a prospect of expansion to North America. Considered an industry-leading module manufacturer, LONGi solar panels, irrelevant of origin, possess a strong reputation from LONGi’s high manufacturing standards and material qualification.
May 2023; Perth Solar Warehouse Director Derek McKercher visited LONGi Solar’s Jiaxing plant, which produces volumes of the LONGi Hi-MO 5 range—insight comments: “I have never witnessed such precision at scale. LONGi has created the most advance, fully automated solar panel production line, committed to outstanding quality control. There is no risk of warranty concern for our customers with LONGi. We observe that LONGi Solar panels regularly outperform their name nameplate value in the field while sustaining exceedingly-high yields over time. Their design, manufacturing process and rigorous component qualifications are evident in the final product.“
An increased demand for LONGi solar panels internationally is due to the incorporated value. LONGi has succeeded in offering such value by manufacturing through a vertically integrated ‘PV Solar Value Chain’. Manufacturing the monocrystalline ingot to wafer with the LONGi Green Energy division to producing solar cells and modules with LONGi Solar. Such verticle integration of the manufacturing processes affords exceptional technology and performance for the cost. After the current zone 3 STC subsidy (Perth & Bunbury region), the average cost of LONGi Solar panels is as follows;
1. Average cost per kW installed (after STC value deducted as a point-of-sale discount), considering average inverter cost compatible with the sample system size.
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As the most common small-scale system size (residential), a 6.6 kW system is used as an example. Considering all inverter types, the average cost has been divided to provide an Average Cost per kW. To assist with research and for comparative purposes, the average cost can be multiplied by any nominated system size for a general price. This content is not a substitute for a quoted price.
Quick links: The PSW Price on alternative LONGi system sizes 3 kW, 10 kW or 13 kW.
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It’s one thing to know which LONGi solar panels to consider. That’s only ever half the equation. How about your inverter? If the range of options seems quite daunting, try these popular inverter pairings for an assured future-ready energy system.
Standard Inverter: Goodwe DNS or SDT. It’s hard to ignore Goodwe as an inverter consideration. It may be at the more affordable end of the spectrum, but it just works. Great software, outstanding local support and a solidifying reputation. Unquestionably, Goodwe builds dependable solar inverters. Goodwe →
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Hybrid Inverter: Huawei SUN2000-L1 or M1. A proven hybrid inverter within Australia with a consistently evolving product suite. Maximise the oversizing capabilities of your preferred LONGi solar panels, if limitations exist, by adding a Huawei LUNA battery. For a one-energy ecosystem solution, the Huawei EV FusionCharger AC will arrive in 2023. Huawei →
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Hybrid Inverter: Fronius GEN24 models. The new generation of Fronius inverters is the solar and battery (DC HV) compatible Fronius GEN24 range with European-built appeal. Fronius continues to remain Australia’s favourite inverter by enhancing the Fronius sustainable energy technology ecosystem with a modern hybrid appeal. Fronius →
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The LONGi solar panels you’ll select depend on your preference within investment criteria. If the lowest cost per m2 from a world-leading brand is a primary consideration, the Hi-MO 5 is an elite calibre, Intersolar Award-Winning (2021) solar module design.
However, if you’re seeking an ultra-high-performing investment comprised of the latest HPBC (Hybrid Passivated Back Contact) cell technology, consider the LONGi Hi MO 6 solar panel.
Despite the lower cost per Watt investment requirement of the Hi-MO 5 LONGi Solar panels, the new LONGi Hi MO 6 possesses trailblazing 2023 HPBC technology. A revelation that will outperform its small increased investment requirement (Cost per/Watt %), over module life expectancy through improved energy yield potential.
Seeking a more specific LONGi product? As a trusted LONGi certified installer, Perth Solar Warehouse sales support can assist.
