The assessment
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Market position
The data
HJT module
Produces DC electricity at the roof. It contains no system-level power conversion or storage.
- Product role
- None in the module.
- Published range
- 400–430 W
- Electrical layer
- DC module output
- Construction
- Monofacial, Mono-glass
Performance guarantee: 25-year linear output
Wattage figure based on the sourced rated power (430 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
Year 1 to year 25, at 30°C and 1000 W/m². Rated 430 W at STC.
How this is modelled
Compounds this panel’s own published first-year (2%) and annual (0.25%/yr) degradation figures against its 430 W rated (STC) output, then derates for the ambient and irradiance selected. Output is scaled roughly linearly with irradiance (1000W/m² against the 1000 W/m² STC reference). This is the dominant real-world effect at low light, whether from cloud, shading or soiling. Output is then further derated for heat, from this panel’s own NOCT (44°C) and temperature coefficient (-0.24%/°C), giving an estimated cell temperature of 60°C at that ambient and irradiance. A datasheet-derived estimate, not a field measurement or a warranty guarantee: it does not account for this panel’s own low-light efficiency response (a separate, less-consistently-published spec), or for wind and system design. See NOCT and temperature coefficient in the glossary.
Control panel
| Year | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts | 386 W | 382 W | 377 W | 372 W | 367 W | 362 W |
| % of rated | 89.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.6% | 85.4% | 84.3% |
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 uses the 430 W maximum of the exact published series. Current Australian approval remains unresolved, so the product is not presented as buyer-ready in Australia. Scored model: REC430AA Pure 2 · checked 2026-08-23. Evidence.
Sources & references · checked 2026-09-01
Strong evidence coverage
25 of 25 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. REC Alpha Pure 2 exact US and AU sheets, standard warranty and historical PVEL scope rechecked 2026-08-23; exact-model reliability overclaim removed. First-market DE overlay review 2026-09-01: official German catalogues recorded; existing Australian and United States overlays and scores unchanged.
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Product record history
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DE Status
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- unavailable
Source revision
- Before
- REC Alpha Pure 2 exact US and AU sheets, standard warranty and historical PVEL scope rechecked 2026-08-23; exact-model reliability overclaim removed.
- After
- REC Alpha Pure 2 exact US and AU sheets, standard warranty and historical PVEL scope rechecked 2026-08-23; exact-model reliability overclaim removed. First-market DE overlay review 2026-09-01: official German catalogues recorded; existing Australian and United States overlays and scores unchanged.
DE Evidence sources
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/de; https://www.recgroup.com/de/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/de/rec-alpha-pure-r; https://www.recgroup.com/de/rec-alpha-pure-rx
DE Certifications
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
DE Support Note
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- recgroup.com/de lists REC Alpha Pure-R and Pure-RX. The German Pure 2 path returns 404 and the German home page does not name REC430AA Pure 2. Pure-R and Pure-RX are not transferred.
2 changes to this record · 109 products changed in this update
2 changes to this record · 118 products changed in this update
Independent energy yield
- Before
- Not independently yield-tested
- After
- No public independent yield result found in reviewed sources
Independent energy yield: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
- After
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/methodology/; https://scorecard.pvel.com/top-performers/; https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard.pdf
1 change to this record · 1 product changed in this update
AU Evidence sources
- Before
- https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-pv-modules-0; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
- After
- https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-pv-modules-0; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
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Ranges
- Current text
- checked: 2026-08-23; market: global; max: 430; min: 400; range label: 400–430 W; source revision: REC Alpha Pure 2 exact North American sheet rechecked 2026-08-23; source url: https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; unit: W
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Cell technology tierPrimary datasheetModule efficiency (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Independent energy yield: Evidence status
- Before
- sourced
- After
- reviewed_absence
Positive loading (MQT16, Pa): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
End-of-life & recycling disclosure: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/en/recycling-rec-solar-panels
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en/recycling-rec-solar-panels; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
Contact: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2
- After
- No longer recorded
Salt mist (IEC 61701)
- Before
- Not Listed
- After
- Severity 6
Source revision
- Before
- REC Alpha Pure 2 IEC AU CEC 10.2025 V4.2
- After
- REC Alpha Pure 2 exact US and AU sheets, standard warranty and historical PVEL scope rechecked 2026-08-23; exact-model reliability overclaim removed.
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)
- Before
- Not listed
- After
- IEC 62716 certified
Negative loading (MQT16, Pa): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Annual degradation (%/yr): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
First-year degradation (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Encapsulation & frame construction: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Guarantee assurance: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
Fire classification (IEC 61730): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Salt mist (IEC 61701): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
NOCT (C): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Verified reliability: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/en/news/five-years-row-rec-group-top-performer-pv-module-reliability-scorecard-dnv-gl
- After
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/methodology/; https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
US Evidence sources
- Before
- https://solarequipment.energy.ca.gov/Home/PVModuleList; https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/contact; https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Web_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US%2012122024.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/etl_atm_ul61730_20221027.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
- After
- https://solarequipment.energy.ca.gov/Home/PVModuleList; https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
Financial strength & warranty backing: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.ril.com/ar2025-26/financial-performance-and-review.html; https://www.ril.com/investors/subsidiaries-associates/major-subsidiaries-associates-list
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en/about-rec; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
Performance guarantee period (yrs): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
Source
- Before
- checked: 2026-08-02; source revision: REC Alpha Pure 2 IEC AU CEC 10.2025 V4.2; source url: https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- checked: 2026-08-23; source revision: REC Alpha Pure 2 exact North American sheet rechecked 2026-08-23; source url: https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
Warranty transferability: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
PID (IEC TS 62804): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Primary Source
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
Power tolerance (%): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Cell technology tier: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Independent energy yield: Evidence sources
- Before
- After
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-PVEL-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard-Summary.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
AU Evidence sources
- Before
- https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-pv-modules-0; https://www.recgroup.com/en; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure-RX_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-pv-modules-0; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
Verified reliability
- Before
- Tested - pass
- After
- Brand or series independently tested; exact model not covered
Guarantee period (yrs): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/documents/warranty_alpha_rev_3.pdf
Hail resistance: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
Manufacturing track record: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/; https://www.recgroup.com/en/news/five-years-row-rec-group-top-performer-pv-module-reliability-scorecard-dnv-gl
- After
- https://www.recgroup.com/en/about-rec; https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Print_DS%20REC%20Alpha%20Pure%202%20UL_EN%20US.pdf
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Damp heat extended (2000h): Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- No longer recorded
Awards: Evidence sources
- Before
- https://www.recgroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/DS_Alpha_Pure%202_IEC_EN_AUCEC_101125.pdf
- After
- No longer recorded
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Our reading
Alpha Pure 2 66-cell scores 72, placing 6 of 53 in the Premium Performance class against a class average of 67.5. Its strongest scoring dimension is performance & degradation (82), above the class average of 78. Sustainability (52) is the dimension with the most room to move. Underlying specifications include a module efficiency of 22.2%, Heterojunction (HJT) cell technology, 20-year product warranty backed by a 25-year performance term.