Renesola solar panels reviews
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Renesola is a Chinese producer of solar panels, and was founded in 2005.
Contact Details
Renesola used to have offices in Sydney and Melbourne, but it seems the company doesn't have a local presence any more. So, here's the company's HQ details in China:
Address: No.5 Fuqiang road, Xuejia town, Xinbei district, Changzhou City
E-mail: [email protected]
Support E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +86 519 859 51588
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Company Info
The company rapidly expanded after its founding and claims that in 2013 and 2014 more Renesola panels were installed in Australia than any other brand. Unfortunately, like many companies that expand rapidly, they ran into severe financial difficulty that limited their expansion for several years.
Today, Renesola is a significant producer of solar panels; with 10GW+ of manufacturing capacity. The company says it has shipped 25GW+ of solar products since it was founded; but that appears to be up until 2021.
As well as manufacturing solar panels, Renesola used to provide one-stop turnkey integrated solutions for large solar projects covering development, financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance. This activity was spun out to a new brand - Emeren.
Renesola Panels In Australia
Renasola produces a variety of series of solar panels, but those most suited to residential rooftops in Australia and CEC-approved are the RS41 and RS41H series.
RS41 Series
The RS41 series are monofacial single-glass panels with 108 (6 x 18) TOPCon N-Type half-cut cells. Measuring 1722 x 1134 x 30 mm and weighing 22kg, the modules are available in Australia in 440W capacity, and have a conversion efficiency of 22.53%. These modules have a temperature coefficient of Pmax of -0.29%/°C and are available in standard/silver frame and all black/black frame..
RS41H Series
The RS41H series are bifacial panels with double-glass and N-Type TOPCon cells. At 1800 × 1134 × 30mm these are *just* outside what would be considered a suitable size for rooftop installations (2m2) and they weigh 25.4kg; so quite heavy as well. Available in 450W-460W in Australia (front-side rating), they have a 22.78% conversion efficiency and temperature coefficient of -0.29%/°C.
Warranty Information
For the panels above, Renesola's product warranty is for 15 years. The performance warranty is 30 years, with permitted degradation levels of 0.40% for years 2 - 30.
Renesola Solar Panel Reviews
Bought From: Arise Solar
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I have 39 x Renesola JC250M-24/Bb (250W) connected to a Fronius IGP100 V2 inverter.
All 39 of the panels were hit with hail with only 8 panels showing obvious damage.
Bought From: Mark Group Werribee Show additional information
All 39 of the panels were hit with hail with only 8 panels showing obvious damage.
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PV array installed 2 Dec 2014 with 18 x ReneSola 250W Poly PV Panels with SMA Tripower Inverter. Both strings failed Nov 2019 with snail trails on 50% of panels and Insulation resist error coming up on SMA display and stopped exporting power. Technical data is (Array 1 308V dc, short cct 9.6amp and array 2 260V dc short cct 9.2 amp - 1000 volt Mohm 50 Mohms with both arrays sitting around 6-12 volts to earth). In short, more than 50% of panels are on the way out before 5 years and the European inverters (more sensitive than other inverters I am told) are designed to shut down when there is too much resistance.
Retailer/Agent is out of business - True Value Solar
Tried to contact ReneSola Australia but they are not contactable.
Completed ReneSolar warranty form and sent direct to head office email address, but it bounced back.
Tried to call ReneSolar China and it rang out.
Result is that our solar PV experience is less that satisfactory as a result of choosing ReneSolar panels and we have made a loss.
Advice is to go high spec for everything, as it is cheaper in the long run. We went high spec on the inverter, assuming the technology curve had closed with the maturing of the life-cycle and closing of the technology gap between PV manufacturers, but failed to give adequate consideration to product quality in the decision making process. Also, don't think you can just remove, bypass or replace panels in the future, as this is complicated by matching panel performance qualities, expense of testing, locating and replacing defective panels vs new system which attract STC's.
Not happy - steer clear.
Bought From: True Value Solar Show additional information
Retailer/Agent is out of business - True Value Solar
Tried to contact ReneSola Australia but they are not contactable.
Completed ReneSolar warranty form and sent direct to head office email address, but it bounced back.
Tried to call ReneSolar China and it rang out.
Result is that our solar PV experience is less that satisfactory as a result of choosing ReneSolar panels and we have made a loss.
Advice is to go high spec for everything, as it is cheaper in the long run. We went high spec on the inverter, assuming the technology curve had closed with the maturing of the life-cycle and closing of the technology gap between PV manufacturers, but failed to give adequate consideration to product quality in the decision making process. Also, don't think you can just remove, bypass or replace panels in the future, as this is complicated by matching panel performance qualities, expense of testing, locating and replacing defective panels vs new system which attract STC's.
Not happy - steer clear.
Bought From: True Value Solar Show additional information
This is what stated in their warranty card: ten year material warranty and workmanship warranty AND Microcrack-proof packaging patent.
Issue that I have in my panels:
1 x panel (SN: 42154913052801229B) has incurred a short-circuit under the glass and has cracked the pane. This is the most urgent issue.
There are also around 6 other panels that also have a number of snail trails or possible micro-crack on the cells.
Panels were installed professionally and certified by Australian Clean Energy Council. They cost almost $5,000 in 2013
This is what Renesola offered me as translation of the warranty:
For the broken panel we will make compensation, its a 250W panel and had been used 6 years, we need subtract the normal attenuation with 6% according to the warranty, so that we will make compensation with 235W and each watt with currently price 0.3dollar, totally about $70.5, please help offer the invoice with $70.5 including RENESOLA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and your bank information, thanks.
Poor quality, shonky operation and the warranty is rubbish. I dont know how they were allowed to enter Australian market. My attempt to contribute to green planet will end up increasing land fill. The panels are useless in less than 6 years and they dont worth $5k
Bought From: True Value Solar Show additional information
Issue that I have in my panels:
1 x panel (SN: 42154913052801229B) has incurred a short-circuit under the glass and has cracked the pane. This is the most urgent issue.
There are also around 6 other panels that also have a number of snail trails or possible micro-crack on the cells.
Panels were installed professionally and certified by Australian Clean Energy Council. They cost almost $5,000 in 2013
This is what Renesola offered me as translation of the warranty:
For the broken panel we will make compensation, its a 250W panel and had been used 6 years, we need subtract the normal attenuation with 6% according to the warranty, so that we will make compensation with 235W and each watt with currently price 0.3dollar, totally about $70.5, please help offer the invoice with $70.5 including RENESOLA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and your bank information, thanks.
Poor quality, shonky operation and the warranty is rubbish. I dont know how they were allowed to enter Australian market. My attempt to contribute to green planet will end up increasing land fill. The panels are useless in less than 6 years and they dont worth $5k
Bought From: True Value Solar Show additional information
Performance is good but a maintenance inspection in May/June 2019 identified thousands of hairline cracks in the base material on all 21 panels which we were told will eventually lead to earth faults. They were installed in August 2014. They were warranted for 10 years - "You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of an acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure." We have written to Solargain on 12 June 2019, 2 days after the inspection, seeking rectification but as yet have had no written response.
Bought From: Solargain Brisbane Show additional information
Bought From: Solargain Brisbane Show additional information
we have 10 panels facing mainly north (a very slight east), and 10 facing mainly west (a very slight north)
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Bought From: Arise Solar
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Bought From: Green Solar
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Bought From: Mark Group Australia NSW
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As mentioned there could be an earth leakage problem.
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Bought From: Albany Solar
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Bought From: Solargain Brisbane
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Bought From: Specialized Solar
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We have had no problems with the panels at this stage.
Bought From: Specialized Solar Show additional information
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Bought From: Solargain ACT
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Bought From: Westsun Solar
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The panels are rated at 3.6 kw and deliver at peak about 3.2 kw which is what I expected.
I have no issue with the panels and expect the perfomance to continue.
Bought From: Solargain Brisbane Show additional information
I have no issue with the panels and expect the perfomance to continue.
Bought From: Solargain Brisbane Show additional information
Bought From: Mark Group Brisbane
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Bought From: Solargain Brisbane
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The panels are installed on a tiled roof and facing due West at 18 degrees pitch.
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Bought From: Mark Group Hervey Bay
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We are happy with them. We have a single storey property with all 16 panels facing north with uninterrupted sun access, therefore the perfect aspect.
I have read that Samil is not the best inverter. We paid $4k for our system which is super-cheap and so far had no issues. Our last bill (May '16) was $156 for 123 days, pretty cheap. My husband wants to install batteries (acid not lithium) but I am not convinced we need it, its too early to say if we might never do it.
Bought From: Mark Group Regional VIC Show additional information
I have read that Samil is not the best inverter. We paid $4k for our system which is super-cheap and so far had no issues. Our last bill (May '16) was $156 for 123 days, pretty cheap. My husband wants to install batteries (acid not lithium) but I am not convinced we need it, its too early to say if we might never do it.
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Bought From: Energy Options
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face east and west, still pumping out the juice OK, you don't have to have north facing
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Bought From: Mark Group Melbourne
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Bought From: Solargain Southwest
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Bought From: Solargain Sydney
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Seem to be doing what they are supposed to do so far
Bought From: Solargain Southwest Show additional information
Bought From: Solargain Southwest Show additional information
I check the Inverter readout regularly as to how much power is being produced and the amount is often at 2.5Kw plus for a 3Kw system and this seems to be acceptable according to the installer. When the system was brand new , production was often nudging 3Kw and a couple of times actually slightly exceeded it which surprised me. The supplier recommends cleaning the panels once a year, when I asked the installer the best way to do this he said he doubted the effectiveness of doing it and that he doesn't clean his own. I went ahead and did it anyway and will probably keep doing it annually but it has raised a question mark., yes
Bought From: Mark Group Adelaide Show additional information
Bought From: Mark Group Adelaide Show additional information
What can I say, it is the joining of the panels and the inverter that make the system. On a good day I produce 19 kWh with a 3 kW inverter.
Bought From: Mark Group Regional NSW Show additional information
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Bought From: Green Wiring
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Bought From: Specialized Solar
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Bought From: Green Wiring
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Bought From: Mark Group Regional VIC
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Bought From: Living Energy Solutions R
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Bought From: Solargain Perth
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Same things with the panels. Havent had any issues with them. 14 x 250w panels = 3.5kw in total.
Bought From: Solar E Pty Ltd Show additional information
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Bought From: Green Wiring
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Panels working really well. Due to the location/direction of the panels I am getting a good all year round performance from them. I'm very pleased
Bought From: Solargain Perth Show additional information
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Bought From: Mark Group Brisbane
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Very happy with the results and money saved on electricity bills
Bought From: Solargain Melbourne Show additional information
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Bought From: Mark Group Regional NSW
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Probably need a clean
Bought From: Mark Group Brisbane Show additional information
Bought From: Mark Group Brisbane Show additional information
The only improvement I'd like added would be the ability to collect the star power through the night :-). Other than this unrealistic wish. I'm happy all around.
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Bought From: Solargain Melbourne
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They look great when you look at them but are in-obtrusive.
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Bought From: Mark Group Regional NSW
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Bought From: Solargain Southwest
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Renesola has 77 solar panels in our database
| Model | Type | Size (W) | PTC (W) | Performance Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC180S-24/Db | Monocrystalline | 180 | 164 | 91.11 |
| JC185S-24/Db (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 185 | 168 | 90.81 |
| JC190S-24/Db (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 190 | 173 | 91.05 |
| JC195S-24/Db (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 195 | 176 | 90.26 |
| JC200S-24/Db (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 200 | 181 | 90.50 |
| JC220M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 220 | 200 | 90.91 |
| JC225M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 225 | 204 | 90.67 |
| JC225S-24/Bb | Monocrystalline | 225 | 192 | 85.33 |
| JC230F-24/Bb (60 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 230 | 196 | 85.22 |
| JC230M-24/Bb (60 poly cells) | Polycrystalline | 230 | 209 | 90.87 |
| JC230S-24/Bb (60 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 230 | 196 | 85.22 |
| JC235F-24/Bb (60 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 235 | 211 | 89.79 |
| JC235M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 235 | 214 | 91.06 |
| JC235S-24/Bb (60 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 235 | 211 | 89.79 |
| JC240M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 240 | 220 | 91.67 |
| JC240S-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 240 | 219 | 91.25 |
| JC240S-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 240 | 219 | 91.25 |
| JC245M-24/Bbv (60 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 245 | 220 | 89.80 |
| JC245M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 245 | 224 | 91.43 |
| JC245S-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 245 | 224 | 91.43 |
| JC245S-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 245 | 224 | 91.43 |
| JC250F-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 250 | 228 | 91.20 |
| JC250F-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 250 | 228 | 91.20 |
| JC250M-24/Bbv (60 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 250 | 224 | 89.60 |
| JC250M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 250 | 229 | 91.60 |
| JC250S-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 250 | 228 | 91.20 |
| JC250S-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 250 | 228 | 91.20 |
| JC255F-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 255 | 233 | 91.37 |
| JC255F-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 255 | 233 | 91.37 |
| JC255M-24/Bbv (60 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 255 | 229 | 89.80 |
| JC255M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 255 | 234 | 91.76 |
| JC255S-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 255 | 233 | 91.37 |
| JC255S-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 255 | 233 | 91.37 |
| JC260F-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 260 | 238 | 91.54 |
| JC260F-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 260 | 238 | 91.54 |
| JC260M-24/Bbv (60 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 260 | 234 | 90.00 |
| JC260M-24/Bx | Polycrystalline | 260 | 238 | 91.54 |
| JC260S-24/Bb (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 260 | 238 | 91.54 |
| JC260S-24/Bb-b (60 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 260 | 238 | 91.54 |
| JC265M-24/Bbv (60 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 265 | 238 | 89.81 |
| JC265S-24/Ab | Monocrystalline | 265 | 234 | 88.30 |
| JC270M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 270 | 241 | 89.26 |
| JC270S-24/Ab | Monocrystalline | 270 | 239 | 88.52 |
| JC275M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 275 | 245 | 89.09 |
| JC275S-24/Ab | Monocrystalline | 275 | 243 | 88.36 |
| JC280F-24/Ab (72 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 280 | 252 | 90.00 |
| JC280M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 280 | 250 | 89.29 |
| JC280S-24/Ab (72 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 280 | 252 | 90.00 |
| JC285F-24/Ab (72 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 285 | 257 | 90.18 |
| JC285M-24/Abv (72 quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 285 | 256 | 89.82 |
| JC285M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 285 | 261 | 91.58 |
| JC285S-24/Ab (72 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 285 | 257 | 90.18 |
| JC290F-24/Ab (72 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 290 | 262 | 90.34 |
| JC290F-24/Abh-b | Monocrystalline | 290 | 266 | 91.72 |
| JC290M-24/Abv (72 quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 290 | 260 | 89.66 |
| JC290M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 290 | 265 | 91.38 |
| JC290S-24/Ab (72 mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 290 | 262 | 90.34 |
| JC295M-24/Abh | Polycrystalline | 295 | 270 | 91.53 |
| JC295M-24/Abv (72 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 295 | 265 | 89.83 |
| JC295M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 295 | 269 | 91.19 |
| JC295S-24/Ab (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 295 | 266 | 90.17 |
| JC300F-24/Ab (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 300 | 271 | 90.33 |
| JC300M-24/Abv (72 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 300 | 270 | 90.00 |
| JC300M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 300 | 275 | 91.67 |
| JC300S-24/Ab (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 300 | 271 | 90.33 |
| JC305F-24/Ab (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 305 | 276 | 90.49 |
| JC305M-24/Abv (72 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 305 | 274 | 89.84 |
| JC305M-24/Ax | Polycrystalline | 305 | 279 | 91.48 |
| JC305S-24/Ab (72 Mono cells) | Monocrystalline | 305 | 276 | 90.49 |
| JC305S-24/Abh | Monocrystalline | 305 | 280 | 91.80 |
| JC310M-24/Abv (72 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 310 | 279 | 90.00 |
| JC310M-24/Ax-b | Polycrystalline | 310 | 284 | 91.61 |
| JC310S-24/Abh | Monocrystalline | 310 | 284 | 91.61 |
| JC315M-24/Abv (72 Quasi cells) | Polycrystalline | 315 | 284 | 90.16 |
| JC315M-24/Ax-b | Polycrystalline | 315 | 289 | 91.75 |
| JC315S-24/Abh | Monocrystalline | 315 | 289 | 91.75 |
| JC320S-24/Abh | Monocrystalline | 320 | 294 | 91.88 |