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Finn's LG Panels Review & Verdict

Finn Peacock has been a Chartered Electrical Engineer since 1998, and is ex-CSIRO

LG exited the solar panel manufacturing business entirely in 2022. Thankfully, it produced high-quality panels, so warranty claims should be rare. The company said it would continue to honour its warranties – unlike some manufacturers in the solar PV space that simply disappear. If you're looking for premium modules, check out solar panel brands I recommend.

LG Panels: Pros & Cons

  • LG Solar exited panel manufacturing in 2022.

About LG

LG Solar was a subsidiary of LG Electronics - part of the South Korean corporation that used to go by the surprisingly chipper name, Lucky Goldstar (it now stands for Life's Good). 

LG Australia Contact Details

Address: 2 Wonderland Drive, Eastern Creek, NSW 2766
Phone: 1800 638 080
Email: [email protected]
Website 

Company Info

LG is involved in a wide range range of areas covering chemicals, electronics, communications and energy storage. LG Solar produced high quality solar panels. While not the biggest player, it had a significant presence and focused on the premium panel market.

The roots of LG's solar business can be traced back to the mid-1980's when the firm commenced R&D on solar technologies. Their first solar panel was produced in 2009 and the factory was located in Gumi, South Korea. 

In Australia, LG Solar had offices in every mainland state capital. But on February 23, 2022, the firm announced it would be exiting the solar panel business. At the time, we were informed by a source at the company it had put aside "megawatts" of solar panels for warranty claims if needed in the future.

While the company may have exited solar panel manufacturing, it continues to produce LG home batteries via another division; LG Energy Solution (previously LG Chem).

LG Solar Panels In Australia

LG Solar sold four models of panels in Australia towards the end of its time here, the NeON 2, the NeON H, the higher efficiency NeON R, and the more entry-level Mono X Plus. 

Mono X Plus panels

The original "Mono X" series of LG panels were phased out of Australia for a few years. But LG re-launched the Mono X line with their "Mono X Plus" panel series, which carried a lower 15-year product warranty compared to the NeON series of panels. 

NeON 2 Panels

LG NeON panels came in two different types, the NeON 2, and the NeON 2 Black.  NeOn 2 panels had a high efficiency, making good use of a limited amount of roof space.  The NeON 2 Black had slightly lower efficiency, but some people liked its dark colour. All the panels were salt mist and ammonia corrosion resistant; suitable for installation anywhere in Australia.

NeON R Panels

LG Solar's NeON R panels were of even higher efficiency than their NeON 2 panel and were up to 22% efficient.

NeON H Panels

The NeON H rooftop range were available in 370W – 385W capacities in Australia. Offering an efficiency of 20.1% – 20.9%, the NeON H was comprised of 120 half-cut solar cells.

Warranty Information

The NeON 2, H and R had product and performance warranties of 25 years, while the Mono X Plus had a 15 year product warranty with a 25 year performance warranty.  The 25 year full replacement product warranty was one of the best available in the world for some time.  Unlike most manufacturers, their product warranty included the cost of labour required to install replacement panels. 

If you have purchased LG panels from a company that has since gone out of business and have issues with them, you should contact try contacting LG using the details listed above.

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These black framed 385W panels not only look very tidy but perform well and no issues in over 2.5 years.
Pity LG have stopped making them 6 months after I had them installed so hopefully no warranty claims in future

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

10kW

Installed By

SEM Brisbane TQ
These panels look fantastic on the roof and perform well. It is a shame LG subsequently exited the solar panel market but no question they still stand by and support their premium product.

Inverter Brand

Fronius (Selectronic Certified) Solar Inverters with Selectronic Battery Inverter (Other)

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

Total Solar Solutions
After some research we decided to go with LG panels - they cost more but their long life (25 yr manufacturers warranty) and high performance means they should be more economical in the long run. And if any solar company is going to still be around in Australia in 25 yrs to honor warranty claims, it's likely to be LG.

Inverter Brand

Sungrow

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

SolarWide Pty Ltd
Very happy with the panels. Sadly LG announced they are no longer going to be selling panels so I'm a bit unsure whether they will honour warranty for the full period.

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

SolarPro
LG NeonH 385W panels

Pumping out lots of power so far, on cloudy and even rainy days. So far they have survived a severe wind storm and a huge hail storm (in just the first five weeks!), and no problems at all. Glad I went for high-quality panels, with better hail resistance than most.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

G Store Melb
A manufacturer-backed 25 year LG warranty on the performance of these panels was important to me. I see LG as a large reputable Korean company operating in Australia and likely to be in business here in 25 years. I could have bought cheaper products but I don't need the hassle. Two story house, 3 phase power. A roof with lots of triangles. Limited access to the North. I was always going to have to pay more for installation. So I needed a system that was going to be reliable for 25 years once I had paid to put it up there.

Inverter Brand

SMA

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Australis Solar
LG 25/25 years warranty - performance and against faulty workmanship! Can't fault that confidence in their workmanship.
No problems after a year, no drop in performance: just the sun, rainy days and winter!!

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

1KOMMA5Sydney Z2 (Solaray Energy)
I've had 24 x LG Mono X Plus 370W panels (8.88kw system) paired with enphase IQ7A inverters installed for about two months. So far both have been performing better than expected in terms of power output.

The enphase enlighten app is quite a useful tool to see how the system is performing. So far, I have no regrets, other than I'd like LG to extend the warranty from 15 to 25 years for the MonoX Plus panels.

I would definitely recommend both the LG Mono X Plus 370W panels and enphase IQ7A micro inverters based on my experience to date.

System Cost

$10,000 to $15,000

System Size

9kW

Installed By

Soltek Energy
They are LG NeON panels with +3% output. They still output in excess of 10kW peak in summer attesting to quality of both panels and inverter supplied by Adam Solar. System is 10+ years old.

Inverter Brand

I don't know

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Adam Solar
The LG Neon 2 panels produce a surprising amount of electricity even on cloudy/rainy days. I had an Emberpulse unit installed as part of the overall system. The Emberpulse reports on power generated as well as electricity consumption in real time. It is too early to report on reliability but I have been fairly happy with the performance of the panels and the overall system in general.

Inverter Brand

Sungrow

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Smart Energy Answers Blacktown - Penrith D
I selected LG panels because of their reputation and 25-yr warranty on both parts & labour. So far, esp. in late May, I am very happy with the output of the panels and with the Enphase Inverter.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Urban Renewables Melbourne
LG panels are pumping out the juice using around 28.8kw a day in the house over a 24hr period and the panels are producing on average 30-35kw a day so really happy with that

Inverter Brand

Solaredge

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

SEM Darwin
The NeON2 355 W panels look great. The use of Clenergy black rails ensures the aesthetics are well matched against the Colourbond Monument.
Again LG is a market leader and I'm confident they'll last the duration of the installation.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6kW

Installed By

G Store Melb
bought the Hight Spec LG Panels, and are very happy we have them. They look great, and work well. Even in Melbourne fikel winter weather. I can see summertime will be good for energy production.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

5kW

Installed By

G Store Melb
The price of the LG panels is a bit high but you pay for what you get. I could have bought a cheaper panel but would I received the same performance.

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

More than 6kW

Installed By

Replenishable Energy Pty Ltd
They are high end solar panels (12 x LG 335 Neon 2 panels for a 4+ KW system). The cost caused much sucking in of breath at the time but after experiencing their performance I believe they are worth the extra.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

Space Solar South Coast
I'm very happy with our LG Mono panels. Was definitely a difficult decision to increase the initial cost of the system, but they've been reliable and high-performing since we installed them 16 months ago.

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

5kW

Installed By

Replenishable Energy Pty Ltd
13 x LG Neon 330W panels with Enphase ac microinverters.
9 facing N, 4 facing W.
House in Engadine, NSW, 2233
Max instantaneous power output seen about 3.7kW, 3.4 kW is the best I’ve seen over an hour, 27 kW best daily total.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

All Green Environmental Solutions
Initially had seven LG Neon2 x 315 Watt and six LG Neon2 x 320 Watt PV panels totalling 4.125 kW. In March second installer added six more LG Neon2 x 320 Watt PV panels to make a total of 6.045 kW. No problem with the LG Neon2 panels except that they have BLACK frames–marketing stupidity over engineering sensibility. The idea is to keep the PV panels cool so they perform better. It will be interesting to see how that finish lasts in my situation close to the sea.

Inverter Brand

Solaredge

System Cost

$10,000 to $15,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

Solar Wise Wagga
We went with these panels because they are built really well,even tho they cost more but,the quality is much better than many other brands.Oh and another plus LG are built in Korea not China

Also to install LG panels one has to be an LG approved installer, and don't let anyone tell they can do it !

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

Under $3000

System Size

3kW

Installed By

Solar 2020
We are very happy with the LG panels, they are solid and attractive. We had the opportunity to visually compare them with some other brand panels at the Keen2bgreen warehouse prior to making our final decision and they looked better quality then and still do on our roof.

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

$6,000 to $10,000

System Size

More than 6kW

Installed By

Keen 2B Green Pty Ltd
LG neon 315w has been quite stellar. On some cool days, I have seen some panel reaching up 300+w on Solaredge module level monitoring. They routinely reach 280w while maxing out inverter output.

Inverter Brand

Solaredge

System Cost

$10,000 to $15,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Soltek Energy
Very happy with the LG (30 x 330w)panels.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

Natural Solar
Very neat installation on a flat roof not visible from below. After a year there have been no problems. I am surprised at how well they work even on the greyest of days.

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Soltek Energy
A shame LG have exited the solar panel biz.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

Green Volt
LG have stopped making panels but still available and no problems after 16 months

Inverter Brand

Solar Energy Australia

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

SEM Brisbane TQ
We have 25 Hyundai Green Energy UF Series, HiE-S400UF, each with a power rating of 400W. They are good-looking panels (not that the pitch of my roof allows them to be seen). I am impressed by how close is the daily power output of the panels facing WSW to those on a more "ideal" NNW pitch - barely 1% difference in spring/early summer. Assisted I guess by the relatively low pitch (17 degrees) of my roof. The power curve over the day is skewed towards the afternoon. If I extend, I will put extra panels on the ENE roof, which will add a useful amount of early-morning energy and flatten somewhat the entire system output.

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Lifecycle Electrical ACT
I paid this company a LOT of money ( for travel and acc ) from Spreyton to Zeehan because I live in Zeehan - this amount is also for warranty work.

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

7kW

Installed By

DMS Energy
Works so far. After 1 year the system was rated for 4KVA but never gets over 3 even on a full sun (no clouds) summer day, gets to 2.5 on most sunny \ partial cloudy and under 1 on cloudy \ rainy days

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

Replenishable Energy Pty Ltd
I was always attracted to the advantages of a more premium panel. As we live right across the beach, it's certification to level 6 against salt mist corrosion made compared with alternatives made this choice easy. Although almost all panel brands came with a 25 year warranty, I would rather the panels perform through the warranty period rather than have to replace them under the warranty!

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

GI Energy NSW & QLD
I had 55 solar panels that had degraded over the last 10 years, the 26 LG solar panels are outperforming the original panels

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

GI Energy Brisbane
Overall very happy with the panel and inverter combination. No electricity bill since installation, and refund received at the end of each year from energy company. No problems so far.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

8kW

Installed By

1KOMMA5Sydney Z1 (Solaray Energy)
I had panels installed on East, North and West roof faces to get energy production across as much of the day as possible. Despite this off axis production has been surprisingly good.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

1KOMMA5Sydney Z1 (Solaray Energy)
you pay for what you get- these LG producing lots of power- our bills are virtually nothing and with no batteries at this stage.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6kW

Installed By

Soltek Energy
Did not realise how sensitive they are to the angle of the sun, our roof faces north-west and currently we see about 5.3 kilowatts output for an hour between 12 and 1pm before it rapidly drops to 3 kilowatts, then 2 kilowatts by about 3:30pm. In summer the panels can charge the battery by lunchtime (we have a nominal 8kw system)

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

8kW

Installed By

1KOMMA5Sydney Z2 (Solaray Energy)
LG Neon2 Black 370w x 25 ... 9.25KW

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

9kW

Installed By

Perfect Solar Power
The panels are producing enough power to satisfy our daytime energy requirements and have sufficient power left over to fully charge the battery. Since the system, including the panels, were installed over 12 months ago we have had no issues with the functioning of the panels.

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Home and Energy Sunshine Coast
LG are awesome panels that perform exceptionally well. We've had them for a year and still working as new. Couldn't be happier.

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

$4,000 to $6,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Your Green Planet
LG Neon 2 x 20 panels

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Sun Kissed Solar
I spent a lot of time researching and decided to stick with LG panels. Their 25 year product warranty is second to none. Great performance and consistency.

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

$6,000 to $8,000

System Size

4kW

Installed By

Bradford Solar Melbourne
LG Neon2 360w panels.

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

20kW

Installed By

Springers Solar
Installed Lg NeON-H 390W panels

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

13kW

Installed By

DQ Electrical
LG Neon-H 390Wp
38 Panels= 14.82 Kwh

Inverter Brand

SolarEdge

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

15kW

Installed By

DQ Electrical
I don't know how to rate them, what to compare them too?. They are on the roof and making kwh ,that's a good thing. More or less than other brands who's to know?

6 mths on. Middle of winter and the sun is not performing. Very happy with the panels , sad with the sun. 6+ Mwh in six months.

Inverter Brand

Solaredge

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

7kW

Installed By

Sunface Solar
Like Enphase, the LG panels are exceptional and with Enphase microinverters I can see the individual performance of each panel which still seems to produce beyond expectations.

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$15,000 to $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Formosa Electrics Pty Ltd
Went for the best warranty and performance and LG certainly provides that. Reviews were accurate and useful indicators

Inverter Brand

Enphase

System Cost

$12,500 to $15,000

System Size

7kW

Installed By

G Store Gippsland
They were placed facing, east, north and west due to roof design . As mentioned have lots of trees around house, but working as expected. Would love to be able to install more panels but roof space prohibits this. Surrounding trees impacts system, but this was known prior to installation so power capture limited during day especially in winter when sun is lower

Inverter Brand

Solaredge

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

8kW

Installed By

Soltek Energy
Selected LG NeON2 panels after comparing and evaluating with other brands. Very happy with the performance.

System Cost

$10,000 to $12,500

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

Soltek Energy
Feel confident with LG’s reputation.

Inverter Brand

SMA

System Cost

$8,000 to $10,000

System Size

6.6kW

Installed By

HCB Solar
The LG product has a sturdy and robust feel.

Inverter Brand

Fronius

System Cost

More than $20,000

System Size

10kW

Installed By

Replenishable Energy Pty Ltd
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