REC solar panels review.
Known for Alpha Pure-R and Pure-RX heterojunction panels.
#7 of 8 solar panel brands
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- Singapore (founded in Norway; owned by Reliance Industries since 2021)
- Stock exchange
- Owned by Reliance Industries (listed in India)
- PVEL Top Performer
- 8 scorecards, none since 2023
- BloombergNEF Tier 1
- Not on Q2 2026 list
- Series on the approved list
- 3
Our verdict
Is a REC panel right for you?
A premium European-founded brand with a loyal installer following and good extended warranties through certified installers. Its recent independent test record and efficiency don't match today's leaders for the price.
Rated 5.5/10, #7 of 8 brands we rate for solar panels.
A good fit if
- Your installer is REC-certified and offers the extended warranty
- You prefer a non-Chinese-headquartered brand
Maybe look elsewhere if
- You're paying a premium mainly for efficiency
What we like
Installer following
Top five in the 2026 SolarQuotes installer vote.
Heat tolerance
Heterojunction cells lose little output in heat.
Certified installer warranty
Extended cover through REC's installer program.
Worth weighing up
Recent testing
Not a PVEL Top Performer in 2024–2026, after eight earlier editions.
Not Tier 1
Not on BloombergNEF's Q2 2026 Tier 1 list.
What owners say.
4.9out of 5
From 1,235 owner reviews of REC solar panels on independent review sites.
Ratings as published on 8 October 2026. Some review sites invite or reward reviews, so we weight ratings by how many reviews sit behind them and pull small samples towards an average. We don't collect or edit these reviews.
How we rate REC solar panels.
5.5The same five parts for every brand. No brand can pay to change any of it. The full method
Product scores · 30%
6.7Best two series: Alpha Pure-RX 6.8, Alpha Pure-R 6.6
Owner reviews · 15%
9.44.9 stars from 1,235 owner reviews on SolarQuotes
Track record · 20%
3.2PVEL Top Performer in 8 scorecards, none of them since 2023
Installer and market standing · 25%
3.0Top 5 in the 2026 installer vote for solar panels; no SunWiz award
Australian support · 10%
7.0Australian office, local phone
Every REC panel series.
Tap a series for why it scores what it does, its full specs, every version and the datasheet.
Commercial
Questions to ask your installer
- 1Which exact series and version is on my quote?
- 2Who handles a warranty claim if your business closes?
- 3How will the panels be laid out around shade and roof faces?
A good installer will be glad you asked, whichever brand you choose.
Australian support
- Office
- Level 17, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Phone
- 03 9020 2056
Your installer is the first contact for a warranty claim. Use these if your installer has closed.
Recalls and known issues
No recalls on the ACCC Product Safety register for REC solar panels, checked 6 October 2026.
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