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SolarWorld—once the largest U.S. solar panel maker—still commands loyalty among installers who value German-engineered quality, U.S. assembly heritage, and a warranty track record stretching back four decades. Whether you're hunting for a "new-old-stock" SolarWorld 350 W panel, a battle-tested SolarWorld 285 spec sheet, or simply curious how the brand stacks up in 2025, this guide has you covered—complete with pallet-pricing links to the SolarWorld panels catalog at A1 SolarStore.
🇺🇸 Made in USA Heritage
Produced 800 MW annually in Hillsboro, OR—one of the most advanced manufacturing lines outside Asia with proven quality standards
⚡ Plus-Sorting Technology
Every module shipped at or above nameplate power—no "-3% tolerance" surprises with guaranteed performance specifications
🛡️ Extended Warranties
Up to 30-year linear warranties with <0.35% annual degradation—90% at 21 years, 86.85% at 30 years exceeding industry standards
📊 Proven Bankability
Long-term field data feed NIST PV models, showing <0.7%/yr loss—beating industry averages with reliable performance
"We've been swapping fading 2010 poly arrays with SolarWorld 350 XL mono—customers love the brand equity and beefy frames."
— Leo Martinez, VoltCity Solar (NJ, 2024)
Model: SW 285 Mono (33 mm frame) | Efficiency: 17.0 % | Temp-co: -0.4 % / °C.
Ideal for residential retrofits where 60-cell format slots into existing racks.
72-cell, 1993 × 1000 mm frame, up to 18.1 % efficiency. Perfect for small C&I roofs chasing sub-$0.45/W hardware.
Dual-glass lamination adds 20-year glass breakage cover and industry-leading 30-year linear warranty—ideal for coastal or desert installs.
Series | Power | Cells | Warranty | Unique Edge |
---|---|---|---|---|
Plus 60-cell | 260-300 W | 60 | 25 yr linear | Rigid 40 mm Al frame |
Plus XL 72-cell | 340-350 W | 72 | 25 yr linear | Larger, lighter |
Protect GG | 270-290 W | 60 | 30 yr linear | Glass-glass, <0.35 %/yr |
Feature | Certification/Standard | Benefit |
---|---|---|
Plus-Sorting Technology | Every module tested at nameplate | Guaranteed performance output |
Hail/Load Testing | 5,400 Pa front / 3,600 Pa rear | 1.5× IEC minimum standards |
NIST Performance Models | <0.7%/yr degradation tracking | 0.1% NPV advantage verified |
Long-term Field Data | 13-year Arizona installation | 92% nameplate after 13 years |
Series | Power Output | Efficiency | Cell Technology | Price/W | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plus 60-cell | 260W - 300W | 17.0% | 60-cell Mono | $0.40-0.42 | Residential retrofits |
Plus XL 72-cell | 340W - 350W | 18.1% | 72-cell Mono | $0.43-0.45 | Small C&I installations |
Protect Glass-Glass | 270W - 290W | 16.5% | 60-cell Dual Glass | $0.45-0.48 | Coastal & desert installs |
Feature | SolarWorld 350W | Typical Import | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|
Manufacturing Origin | USA Heritage (Hillsboro, OR) | Malaysia / Thailand | Quality pedigree |
Module Efficiency | 18.1% | 17-18% | More watts per ft² |
Plus-Sorting | 100% nameplate guaranteed | ±3% tolerance | Predictable output |
Product/Power Warranty | 25/30 years | 12/25 years | Longer ROI window |
Price per Watt (USA) | $0.43 | $0.39-0.42 | Premium quality value |
*Typical pallet pricing, June 2025
Production ended in 2018; remaining inventory is new-old-stock or refurbished.
SolarWorld Americas produced panels in Hillsboro, Oregon from 2008-2018, with German-engineered quality standards.
SolarWorld offered 25-year linear power warranties and up to 30-year warranties on Protect series. Some warranties transferred to SunPower; many resellers add third-party coverage to NOS pallets.
Yes, through authorized dealers like A1 SolarStore. Stock is limited to new-old-stock and refurbished inventory, typically priced at $0.40-$0.45/W.
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