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Alpha Pure 2 66-cell

400–430 W · 66-cell · HJT · Mono-glass · Monofacial

RECReleased 2023

72/ 100

Very good

Global

Heterojunction (HJT)Class-Leading Temp Coeff15+ Yrs Field-Proven

The verdict. In our Premium Performance class, REC Alpha Pure 2 66-cell leads on performance & degradation.

6thof 53 in Premium PerformanceTop 10%class average 67.9
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The assessment

How it scores, by category

Architecture & Design71
Efficiency & Yield60
Durability (verified)77
Performance & Degradation82
Guarantee & Backbone79
Sustainability52

Market position

6thof 53 in Premium PerformanceTop 10%
627276

Our reading

Alpha Pure 2 66-cell scores 72, placing 6 of 53 in the Premium Performance class against a class average of 67.9. Its strongest scoring dimension is performance & degradation (82), above the class average of 79. 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.

Dietreich Farquharson · review.solar

The data

Power
430W
Efficiency
22.2%
Cell
Heterojunction (HJT)
Temp coeff
-0.24%/°C
Technology architecture

HJT module

Architecture guide

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
Architecture describes the product boundary. It is not a system design or an equipment-pairing decision.

Performance guarantee: 25-year linear output

430 Wrated396W at yr 25
859095100Guaranteed floor 92.0%Product 20yr92.0%0yr5yr10yr15yr20yr25yr
Projected outputGuaranteed floor: 92.0% at yr 25Product warranty ends yr 20

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

386W362W

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 (1000 W/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

30°C
1000 W/m²
Year1510152025
Watts386 W382 W377 W372 W367 W362 W
% of rated89.8%88.9%87.7%86.6%85.4%84.3%
Before you buy
Local positionUse a market view to check local availability, approvals and warranty scope.
Ask the installerWill the quote name the exact Alpha Pure 2 66-cell 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 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.

How far the evidence reaches

1 of 5 questions with rows in the rings reach beyond manufacturer claim; none is measured by review.solar.123456
  1. OutputManufacturer claim5 rows in the rings4 warranty terms beside the rings
  2. EnduranceThird-party source1 of 7 rows in the rings beyond claim
  3. SafetyNot assessed for panels
  4. BackingManufacturer claim2 rows in the rings3 warranty terms beside the rings
  5. FitManufacturer claim1 row in the rings2 design facts beside the rings
  6. FootprintManufacturer claim1 row in the rings

Rings, outside in: manufacturer claim, certified or regulator-listed, third-party source. The centre is review.solar's own measurement, empty for every product today. Warranty terms and design facts that rest on the maker's own word are counted beside the rings; a reviewed absence, or one that reaches beyond the maker's claim, stays in them. How the evidence puzzle works

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.

Help strengthen this record

These are published evidence gaps, not private submissions. A source is reviewed under the same methodology whether it comes from a reader, installer or manufacturer.

View the open evidence register
Change ledger

Product record history

2 earlier entries recorded source rechecks rather than changes to the published figures, and are not listed here. Every entry remains in the evidence record.

5 changes to this record · 3 products changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%): Evidence sources

    Before
    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
    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/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
    Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)+1 in JSON record
  2. Record updated

    Performance guarantee period (yrs): Evidence sources

    Before
    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
    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/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
    Performance guarantee period (yrs)Performance guarantee period (yrs)+1 in JSON record
  3. Record updated

    US Warranty conditions

    Current text
    labour: Standard warranty excludes on-site labour. ProTrust may pay a fixed labour allowance only when its installer and registration conditions are met.; registration: No pre-registration for standard coverage. ProTrust requires qualifying installer registration; standard claims require proof chain, serial number, and REC authorization.; remedy: REC may repair, replace with an equivalent product, add modules, or refund current market price, depending on the claim.; removal reinstallation: Excluded under the standard warranty; ProTrust labour is conditional and should not be presented as unrestricted cost coverage.; transferability: Transfers only to a later owner of the unchanged facility while modules remain at the original location.; transport: Rev 8 covers transport, excluding air freight, of replacement or repaired panels to a facility designated by REC. Further transport, including to the buyer’s site, is at REC’s discretion.

    The previous text is not reproduced here: both versions run to a full research paragraph. Both are in the JSON record linked below.

    Guarantee assuranceUS market evidence+4 in JSON record
  4. Record updated

    US Evidence sources

    Before
    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
    After
    https://solarequipment.energy.ca.gov/Home/PVModuleList; https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/documents/products/17; 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/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
    US market evidenceCell technology tier+4 in JSON record
  5. Record updated

    Guarantee period (yrs): Evidence sources

    Before
    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
    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/2026-02/Warranty%20Alpha%20Rev%208.pdf
    Guarantee period (yrs)Guarantee period (yrs)+1 in JSON record
1 change to this record · 4 products changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    US Certifications

    Current text
    Intertek Authorization to Mark for report 200703477SHA-001, control number 5017774, covers REC followed by 400, 410, 420 or 430 followed by AA Pure 2 to UL 61730-1:2017 Ed.1, UL 61730-2:2017 Ed.1 and the CSA C22.2 #61730 series.; The North American REC Alpha Pure 2 datasheet, REF PM-DS-12-06-REV-4.1/D UL EN 6.2025, lists IEC 61215:2021, IEC 61730:2023, UL 61730, UL 61730 Fire Type 2, IEC 62716 Ammonia Resistance, IEC 61701 Salt Mist SM6 and IEC TS 63126 Level 1 under product code RECXXXAA PURE 2, and publishes the 400, 410, 420 and 430 W classes.; The exact REC430AA Pure 2 model is on the California Energy Commission PV Module List with UL 61730 safety certification, 430 W nameplate and a listing date of 13 February 2023.

    The previous text is not reproduced here: both versions run to a full research paragraph. Both are in the JSON record linked below.

    Guarantee assuranceUS market evidence+2 in JSON record
5 changes to this record · 152 products changed in this update
  1. Evidence added

    DE Status

    Before
    Not previously recorded
    After
    unavailable
    DE market evidenceDE market evidence+2 in JSON record
  2. Record updated

    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.
    Primary datasheet
  3. Evidence added

    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 market evidenceDE market evidence+2 in JSON record
  4. Evidence added

    DE Certifications

    Before
    Not previously recorded
    After
    DE market evidenceDE market evidence+2 in JSON record
  5. Evidence added

    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.
    DE market evidenceDE market evidence+2 in JSON record
2 changes to this record · 109 products changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    Global score

    Before
    72.5
    After
    72.4
    Primary datasheet
  2. Record updated

    Efficiency & Yield pillar score

    Before
    61.2
    After
    60.4
    Primary datasheet
2 changes to this record · 118 products changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    Independent energy yield

    Before
    Not independently yield-tested
    After
    No public independent yield result found in reviewed sources
    Independent energy yieldIndependent energy yield+3 in JSON record
  2. Record updated

    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
    Independent energy yieldIndependent energy yield+3 in JSON record
1 change to this record · 1 product changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    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
    AU market evidenceGuaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)+2 in JSON record
39 changes to this record · 7 products changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    Module 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
    Module efficiency (%)Module efficiency (%)+1 in JSON record
  2. Record updated

    Independent energy yield: Evidence status

    Before
    sourced
    After
    reviewed_absence
    Independent energy yieldPrimary datasheet
  3. Record updated

    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
    Positive loading (MQT16, Pa)Positive loading (MQT16, Pa)+1 in JSON record
  4. Record updated

    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
    End-of-life & recycling disclosureEnd-of-life & recycling disclosure
  5. Evidence removed

    Contact: Evidence status

    Before
    sourced
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  6. Evidence removed

    Contact: Evidence sources

    Before
    https://www.recgroup.com/en-us/rec-alpha-pure-2
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  7. Record updated

    Salt mist (IEC 61701)

    Before
    Not Listed
    After
    Severity 6
    Salt mist (IEC 61701)Salt mist (IEC 61701)+1 in JSON record
  8. Record updated

    Durability (verified) pillar score

    Before
    66.3
    After
    76.9
    Cell technology tierPrimary datasheet
  9. Record updated

    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.
    Cell technology tierPrimary datasheet
  10. Record updated

    Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)

    Before
    Not listed
    After
    IEC 62716 certified
    Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)+1 in JSON record
  11. Record updated

    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
    Negative loading (MQT16, Pa)Negative loading (MQT16, Pa)+1 in JSON record
  12. Record updated

    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
    Annual degradation (%/yr)Annual degradation (%/yr)+2 in JSON record
  13. Record updated

    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
    First-year degradation (%)First-year degradation (%)+2 in JSON record
  14. Record updated

    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
    Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C)Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C)+1 in JSON record
  15. Record updated

    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
    Encapsulation & frame constructionEncapsulation & frame construction+1 in JSON record
  16. Record updated

    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
    Guarantee assuranceGuarantee assurance+1 in JSON record
  17. Record updated

    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
    Fire classification (IEC 61730)Fire classification (IEC 61730)+1 in JSON record
  18. Record updated

    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
    Salt mist (IEC 61701)Salt mist (IEC 61701)+1 in JSON record
  19. Record updated

    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
    NOCT (C)NOCT (C)+1 in JSON record
  20. Evidence removed

    Contact

    Before
    Advanced MBB
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  21. Record updated

    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
    Guarantee assuranceGuaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)+2 in JSON record
  22. Record updated

    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
    Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)+1 in JSON record
  23. Record updated

    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
    Verified reliabilityVerified reliability+2 in JSON record
  24. Record updated

    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
    Guarantee assuranceUS market evidence+5 in JSON record
  25. Record updated

    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
    Financial strength & warranty backingFinancial strength & warranty backing+2 in JSON record
  26. Record updated

    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
    Guarantee assurancePerformance guarantee period (yrs)+2 in JSON record
  27. Record updated

    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
    Warranty transferabilityWarranty transferability+1 in JSON record
  28. Record updated

    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
    PID (IEC TS 62804)PID (IEC TS 62804)+1 in JSON record
  29. Record updated

    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
    Primary datasheet+1 in JSON record
  30. Record updated

    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
    Power tolerance (%)Power tolerance (%)+1 in JSON record
  31. Record updated

    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
    Cell technology tierCell technology tier+1 in JSON record
  32. Record updated

    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
    Independent energy yieldPrimary datasheet
  33. Record updated

    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
    Guarantee assuranceAU market evidence+4 in JSON record
  34. Record updated

    Architecture & Design pillar score

    Before
    82.9
    After
    71.1
    Cell technology tierPrimary datasheet
  35. Record updated

    Global score

    Before
    72.3
    After
    72.5
    Cell technology tierPrimary datasheet
  36. Record updated

    Verified reliability

    Before
    Tested - pass
    After
    Brand or series independently tested; exact model not covered
    Verified reliabilitysupersededVerified reliability+2 in JSON record
  37. Record updated

    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
    Guarantee assuranceGuarantee period (yrs)+2 in JSON record
  38. Record updated

    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
    Hail resistanceHail resistance+1 in JSON record
  39. Record updated

    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
    Manufacturing track recordManufacturing track record+2 in JSON record
1 change to this record · 65 products changed in this update
  1. Record updated

    Durability (verified) pillar score

    Before
    66.1
    After
    66.3
    Cell technology tier
9 changes to this record · 106 products changed in this update
  1. Evidence removed

    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
    Cell technology tier
  2. Record updated

    Durability (verified) pillar score

    Before
    66.3
    After
    66.1
    Cell technology tier
  3. Evidence removed

    Damp heat extended (2000h): Evidence status

    Before
    sourced
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  4. Evidence removed

    Damp heat extended (2000h)

    Before
    1000h IEC 61215 standard
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  5. Evidence removed

    Awards

    Before
    Not Listed
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  6. Evidence removed

    Awards: Evidence status

    Before
    reviewed_absence
    After
    No longer recorded
    Cell technology tier
  7. Evidence removed

    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
    Cell technology tier
  8. Record updated

    Architecture & Design pillar score

    Before
    78.4
    After
    82.9
    Cell technology tier
  9. Record updated

    Global score

    Before
    71.5
    After
    72.3
    Cell technology tier

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  5. Series benchmark evidence checked

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