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Solar equipment manufacturers
Use these guides to decode what’s on your proposal. We don’t publish national dealer directories — local installer search requires creating a free project for your address.
Modules (panels)
- MaxeonPremium panels offering an industry-leading 40-year warranty and IBC technology.
- RECTop-tier reliability with the 25-year ProTrust warranty covering product, performance, and labor.
- QcellsMassively popular mid-range panel manufactured in Georgia, USA.
- SilfabNorth American manufacturing with a strong 30-year performance guarantee.
- Canadian SolarValue-oriented Tier 1 manufacturer with strong financial backing.
- JinkoSolarGlobal leader pushing N-Type technology with 30-year performance warranties.
- Trina SolarHigh-efficiency value panels for broad residential application.
- Mission SolarUS-based manufacturer focusing on standard-wattage residential solutions.
- PanasonicLegacy premium brand with strong warranty backing.
- Meyer BurgerEuropean-engineered premium modules with exceptional degradation rates.
- SEG SolarEmerging manufacturer offering 30-year performance guarantees.
Batteries
- TeslaPowerwall 3 features integrated hybrid inverter and high continuous output.
- EnphaseIQ Battery 5P offers modular capacity with a long warranty; microinverter ecosystem.
- FranklinWHaPower system provides robust whole-home backup integration.
- GeneracPWRcell integrates into Generac's backup ecosystem.
- LG Energy SolutionRESU line offers compact residential storage.
Inverters
- SolarEdgeDC-optimized inverter architecture maximizing roof space efficiency.
- Sol-ArkHeavy-duty hybrid inverters for large backup setups.
- EG4Hybrid inverters popular in DIY and value-installer channels.
- SMALegacy string inverter manufacturer known for reliability.
- FroniusEuropean string inverter known for active cooling and durability.