Worth knowing. Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. has been under judicial management by order of the Singapore High Court since 29 May 2026. A 29 June 2026 SEC filing says secured note defaults triggered automatic acceleration and demands for immediate payment against guarantor subsidiaries; the judicial managers were reviewing those demands. No public rescue or warranty-servicing plan was located in this review. Consider how claims would be handled by an estate under judicial management over the product's full term. Source. A warranty is only as valuable as the entity standing behind it. Ask your retailer who services this warranty now.
The assessment
How it scores, by category
Architecture & Design88
Efficiency & Yield63
Durability (verified)74
Performance & Degradation76
Guarantee & Backbone81
Sustainability66
Market position
1stof 53 in Premium PerformanceTop 10%
607676
The data
Power
445W
Efficiency
24.1%
Cell
IBC silicon
Temp coeff
-0.27%/°C
Technology architecture
Architecture guide IBC module
Produces DC electricity at the roof. It contains no system-level power conversion or storage.
- Product role
- None in the module.
- Published range
- 435–445 W
- Electrical layer
- DC module output
- Construction
- Rear contact, Mono-glass
Performance guarantee: 40-year linear output
Projected outputGuaranteed floor: 88.3% at yr 40
Wattage figure based on the sourced rated power (445 W) applied to the guaranteed floor; modular/format differences aside, this is the same rated-power spec shown above.
Modelled effective output, year by year
436W409W
Year 1 to year 25. Rated 445 W at STC.
How this is modelled
Modelled from this panel’s own published first-year (2%) and annual (0.25%/yr) degradation figures, compounded against its 445 W rated (STC) output. This is a datasheet-derived estimate, not a field measurement or a warranty guarantee. Actual output also depends on site irradiance, temperature, soiling and system design.
| Year | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts | 436 W | 432 W | 426 W | 421 W | 415 W | 409 W |
| % of rated | 98.0% | 97.0% | 95.8% | 94.5% | 93.3% | 92.0% |
Before you buy
Local positionUse a market view to check local availability, approvals and warranty scope.
Ask the installerWill the quote name the exact Maxeon 7 model and wattage, and who covers labour if the module warranty is used?
Verification & sources
Market context
Global evidencechange in the site menu
Global benchmark. This scorecard is benchmarked globally. A global score does not imply local availability, certification, warranty coverage, or installer compatibility.
Benchmark anchor. The score is anchored to the highest published rating in this exact published series. Scored model: SPR-MAX7-445-PT · checked 2026-08-23. Evidence.
Sources & references · checked 2026-09-02
Strong evidence coverage
26 of 26 scored criteria link directly to a published source.
Values marked estimated, derived, or not found remain visible on the audit sheet and do not carry the same evidential weight as a linked source. Coverage measures direct links, not an independent guarantee that a claim is correct.
Record revision. Maxeon 7 exact PT sheet, Australian warranty, public scorecard scope and current SEC status rechecked 2026-08-23; unsupported NOCT and exact-product EPD claims removed. India existing-catalogue panel ALMM review 2026-09-02: IN overlays recorded against List-I revision 03.08.2026; scores unchanged.
- Sourced valuesData card →
- Warranty summary40-year product warranty →
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- Archived copy of the primary sourcePDF ↗
- Cell configurationManufacturer ↗
- Verified reliabilityIndependent test ↗
- Carbon footprint / EPDManufacturer ↗
- Independent energy yieldManufacturer ↗
- Financial strength & warranty backingManufacturer ↗
- Financial strength & warranty backingManufacturer ↗
- Manufacturing track recordManufacturer ↗
Change ledger
Product record history
5 changes to this record · 28 products changed in this update
Source revision
- Before
- Maxeon 7 exact PT sheet, Australian warranty, public scorecard scope and current SEC status rechecked 2026-08-23; unsupported NOCT and exact-product EPD claims removed.
- After
- Maxeon 7 exact PT sheet, Australian warranty, public scorecard scope and current SEC status rechecked 2026-08-23; unsupported NOCT and exact-product EPD claims removed. India existing-catalogue panel ALMM review 2026-09-02: IN overlays recorded against List-I revision 03.08.2026; scores unchanged.
IN Certifications
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- The exact scored model SPR-MAX7-445-PT is not named on ALMM List-I revision 03.08.2026. Cited source_version in-almm-module-2026-08-03-ffdfc4d1f767.
IN Evidence sources
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3/uploads/2026/08/202608031426164762.pdf; https://mnre.gov.in/en/approved-list-of-models-and-manufacturers-almm/
IN Support Note
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- The exact scored model SPR-MAX7-445-PT is not named on ALMM List-I revision 03.08.2026. ALMM is a domestic-content and procurement instrument; absence is not a quality finding and does not change the global score. A manufacturer catalogue is not a substitute for List-I. Existing AU, US, DE or EU warranty terms are not transferred.
2 changes to this record · 109 products changed in this update
1 change to this record · 118 products changed in this update
Independent energy yield: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
- After
- https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-blog/solar-thrives-humidity
42 changes to this record · 7 products changed in this update
Primary Source
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
NOCT (C): Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- No longer recorded
PID (IEC TS 62804): Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Carbon footprint / EPD
- Before
- EPD verified, <400 kg CO₂/kWp (certified low-carbon manufacturing)
- After
- Carbon footprint / corporate ESG stated (no EPD)
Module efficiency (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
AU Evidence sources
- Before
- https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-pv-modules-0; https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/manuals-and-technical-sheets/au/AU_SunPower_Performance_MAX_Safety%20and%20Installation.pdf; https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels; https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-pv-modules-0; https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels; https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
First-year degradation (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Warranty transferability: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf
- After
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Contact: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Carbon footprint / EPD: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://corp.maxeon.com/esg; https://web.archive.org/web/20240825053928/https://corp.maxeon.com/esg
- After
- https://corp.maxeon.com/static-files/aba8e9f5-9c17-4ae7-9f5d-cb8891116656; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716): Evidence status
- Before
- derived
- After
- sourced
Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Guarantee period (yrs): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf
- After
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Independent energy yield: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/manufacturer_name/maxeon/; https://web.archive.org/web/20240521153924/https://scorecard.pvel.com/manufacturer_name/maxeon/
- After
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Financial strength & warranty backing: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1796898/000119312526246320/maxn_form_6-k_26_may_202.htm
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1796898/000119312526246320/maxn_form_6-k_26_may_202.htm; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1796898/000119312526286776/maxn_6-k_june_29_2026.htm
Salt mist (IEC 61701): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)
- Before
- Not listed
- After
- IEC 62716 certified
Hail resistance: Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Performance guarantee period (yrs): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf
- After
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Annual degradation (%/yr): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Negative loading (MQT16, Pa): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Verified reliability: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/manufacturer_name/maxeon/; https://web.archive.org/web/20240521153924/https://scorecard.pvel.com/manufacturer_name/maxeon/
- After
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/methodology/; https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Guarantee assurance: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf
- After
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Source revision
- Before
- Maxeon 7 551184 Rev A V4 sheet and Australian limited warranty 544362 Rev E effective 2024-08-01 reviewed 2026-08-06 Re-verification 2026-08-19: Verified reliability recorded as "Brand or series independently tested; exact model not covered" under panel rubric v2.13.0, which added a band for brand or series evidence where the exact model is not covered by the third-party record. Re-verification 2026-08-20: Independent energy yield recorded as brand-or-series under panel rubric v2.14.0, which applied to this criterion the same exact-model rule v2.13.0 applied to Verified reliability.
- After
- Maxeon 7 exact PT sheet, Australian warranty, public scorecard scope and current SEC status rechecked 2026-08-23; unsupported NOCT and exact-product EPD claims removed.
End-of-life & recycling disclosure: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/07/28/maxeon-partners-with-reclaim-pv-to-sa
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
NOCT (C): Evidence status
- Before
- sourced
- After
- No longer recorded
Source
- Current text
- checked: 2026-08-23; source revision: SunPower Maxeon 7 SPR-MAX7-xxx-PT 551184A v4 exact sheet rechecked 2026-08-23; source url: https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
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Primary datasheetNOCT (C)
- Before
- 40
- After
- No longer recorded
Ranges
- Current text
- checked: 2026-08-23; market: global; max: 445; min: 435; range label: 435–445 W; source revision: SunPower Maxeon 7 SPR-MAX7-xxx-PT 551184A v4 exact sheet rechecked 2026-08-23; source url: https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; unit: W
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Primary datasheetPositive loading (MQT16, Pa): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716): Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Encapsulation & frame construction: Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Power tolerance (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Manufacturing track record: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://corp.maxeon.com/; https://web.archive.org/web/20251012211203/https://corp.maxeon.com/
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1796898/000119312526246320/maxn_form_6-k_26_may_202.htm; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1796898/000119312526286776/maxn_6-k_june_29_2026.htm
Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf
- After
- https://pub-493f128c789642909ff4ab27a5f41128.r2.dev/warranty-documents-and-leaflets/au/AU_Limited_Warranty_for_PV_Modules_%28DC%29_Australia_Warranty_Documents_and_Leaflets.pdf; https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf
Cell technology tier: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.sunpowerglobal.com/au/documents
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
Fire classification (IEC 61730): Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- https://sunpower.maxeon.com/int/sites/default/files/2024-03/sp_max7_112c_PT_435-445_res_dc_40years_warranty_ds_en_a4_551184A.v4.pdf; https://www.maxeon.com/maxeon-solar-panels
5 changes to this record · 65 products changed in this update
Independent energy yield
- Before
- Field/PAN energy-yield validated
- After
- Brand or series yield-tested; exact model not covered
Source revision
- Current text
- Maxeon 7 551184 Rev A V4 sheet and Australian limited warranty 544362 Rev E effective 2024-08-01 reviewed 2026-08-06 Re-verification 2026-08-19: Verified reliability recorded as "Brand or series independently tested; exact model not covered" under panel rubric v2.13.0, which added a band for brand or series evidence where the exact model is not covered by the third-party record. Re-verification 2026-08-20: Independent energy yield recorded as brand-or-series under panel rubric v2.14.0, which applied to this criterion the same exact-model rule v2.13.0 applied to Verified reliability.
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Verified reliability
4 changes to this record · 31 products changed in this update
Source revision
- Before
- Maxeon 7 551184 Rev A V4 sheet and Australian limited warranty 544362 Rev E effective 2024-08-01 reviewed 2026-08-06
- After
- Maxeon 7 551184 Rev A V4 sheet and Australian limited warranty 544362 Rev E effective 2024-08-01 reviewed 2026-08-06 Re-verification 2026-08-19: Verified reliability recorded as "Brand or series independently tested; exact model not covered" under panel rubric v2.13.0, which added a band for brand or series evidence where the exact model is not covered by the third-party record.
Verified reliability
- Before
- Top Performer (multi-year)
- After
- Brand or series independently tested; exact model not covered
9 changes to this record · 106 products changed in this update
Damp heat extended (2000h): Evidence status
- Before
- derived
- After
- No longer recorded
Awards: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6627b4a16340c535bfabf896/668bef1148a5bfbf75c79fbe_Sunpower.pdf
- After
- No longer recorded
Damp heat extended (2000h): Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- No longer recorded
Damp heat extended (2000h)
- Before
- 1000h IEC 61215 standard
- After
- No longer recorded
This is review.solar's publication history. It does not claim the product changed on the recorded date, and it excludes compatibility, system pairing, installation suitability and relative leaderboard prose. Open the complete JSON record.
Evidence timeline
Recorded verification events for this scorecard. These are evidence checks, not historical score snapshots.
- Core scorecard evidence checked
- IN market evidence checked
- AU market evidence checked
- Series benchmark evidence checked
- Plain-language warranty summary checked
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Maxeon 7 scores 76, labelled Superior, against a class average of 67.5. That 76 is the displayed badge. It is financially flagged, so it is not the homepage champion. The homepage tile in this class is HiHero+ CS6.2-66HB, displayed at 75. Active ranked class size is 53. Strongest dimension is architecture and design (88). Published specifications on this card: 24.1 per cent module efficiency, IBC silicon, 40-year product warranty backed by a 40-year performance term. Scored model SPR-MAX7-445-PT. Rechecked 23 August 2026. Financial note held as printed.