Score only. The Solar Review Module Assessment Criteria compares the Panasonic HIT+ solar panel against the industries best known specifications. The result, a solar module comparison with no room for discretionary bias and the transparency you desire.ย ย 

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Make and model:  Panasonic HIT+.

Variants: 335, 340 W.

  Efficiency, Performance.

  Extreme environment loading factors.

CONTENTS.

The following content for the Panasonic HIT+ solar panel should be used as a guide only. Individual circumstances and compatibilities should always be taken into account when selecting the right solar panel for any given installation. This content has been built using the Solar Review Module Assessment Criteria 2.0 and above based on available product specifications at the time of writing.ย 

Design.

Panasonic

HIT+ Design; ELITE
  • N-Type monocrystalline/ HJT.
  • 3-ribbon busbar.
  • Bifacial.
  • Glass-laminate (White).
  • Innovative.
  • DNV-GL "Top Performer" 2018.
  • DNV GL Certified.
4.6

Durability.

Panasonic

HIT+ Durability; SUPERIOR
  • Snow load 5400Pa.
  • Front wind load 2400Pa.
  • Rear wind load 2400Pa.
  • Damp heat testing 3000Hrs .
  • Thermal cycle testing 600Hrs.
  • PID Free
  • Salt mist resistance certification
    IEC 61701 ( severity 6).
  • Amonia resistance certification
    IEC 62716.
  • Hail impact 25mm @ 23m/s.
3.8

Efficiency.

Panasonic

HIT+ Efficiency; OUTSTANDING
  • 20.2% Maximum module efficiency.
  • -0.258%ยฐC Temperature coefficient.
  • -0/+10% Power tolerance.
4.8

Performance.

Panasonic

HIT+ Performance; OUTSTANDING
  • 3% degradation in the 1st year.
  • 0.26% degradation per annum.
  • 25-year linear performance warranty.
  • Parts & service performance warranty.
4.8

Guarantee.

Panasonic

HIT+ Guarantee; ELITE
  • 25-year warranty.
  • Parts & service warranty.
  • Premium Installer network loyalty program.
4.5

OVERALL.

Panasonic

HIT+ Overall; ELITE
  • Design 4.6
  • Durability 3.8
  • Efficiency 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Guarantee 4.5
4.5

Comparison.

Outstanding
[ 4.8 - 5 ] The pinnacle of certified specification.
Elite
[ 4.3 - 4.7 ] A rare calibre of technology produced by the industry elite.
Superior
[ 3.8 - 4.2 ] Specifications which are exceedingly superior to that of the industry average.
Very Good
[ 3.3 - 3.7 ] Advanced technology against the industry average.
Good
[ 2.8 - 3.2 ] Better than the industry average is that of which strives a portion better.
Average
[ 2.3 - 2.7 ] A score within this bracket is considered the industry average specification.
Ordinary
[ 1.8 - 2.2 ] Considered below the industry mainstream average.
Poor
[ 1.3 - 1.7 ] There's better, there's also worse.
Inferior
[ 0.8 - 1.2 ] Far below the modern industry average.
Awful
[ 0.3 - 0.7 ] Possesses specifications which are absent or unverified by a certified testing institute.
Avoid
[ 0 - 0.2 ] Unlikely for technology manufactured in the modern era.
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Design
Durability
Efficiency
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Guarantee
SUMMARY
Ranking overall ELITE in the Solar Review Module Assessment Criteria.
4.5
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