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2025 Waaree Solar Panels Expert Review
Written by Ben Zientara Ben ZientaraBen Zientara is a writer, researcher, and solar policy analyst who has written about the residential solar industry, the electric grid, and state util...Learn more , Edited by Catherine Lane Catherine LaneCatherine has been researching and reporting on the solar industry for five years and is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews. She leads a dyna...Learn more
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If you’re in the market for home solar power and your installer gave you a quote for Waaree solar panels, you might be looking for information on whether they’re a good choice. You came to the right place!
Read on to learn more about Waaree solar panels and if they’re the right choice for your roof!
SunPower customers with Waaree solar panels
Before SunPower’s bankruptcy in 2024, the company had used Waaree solar panels in some installations that utilized SunPower's U-Series line. If you have issues with your SunPower system, you can contact Waaree to see if the panels are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. See our full resource guide for customers affected by SunPower’s bankruptcy.
Key takeaways
Waaree is an Indian company that has been making solar panels since 2009.
The company currently offers panels between 415 and 445 W with efficiency ratings of up to 22.79%.
Waaree includes two warranties for its panels: 12 years of product and materials coverage and a 30-year performance guarantee.
These solar panels are not the best-performing on the market, but they are based on the most popular technology currently available and made in a highly automated facility, so they are high-quality products that should last for decades to come.
About Waaree Solar
Waaree Energies Limited is an India-based company that was started in 2009 (as a subsidiary of Waaree Group, an Indian company founded in 1989). The company now produces many kinds of solar products, including inverters, solar street lights, and portable solar chargers. But Waaree solar panels for residential rooftops are its flagship product in the United States.
Waaree currently has 12 GW of manufacturing capacity in two facilities on India’s west coast, north of Mumbai, making it quite a large manufacturer. Waaree’s facilities use highly automated processes to make solar panels, which results in high-quality products. In fact, Waaree’s module quality was one of the top reasons it made it onto SolarReviews’ top solar brands list.
How much do Waaree solar panels cost?
A solar installation using Waaree solar panels costs an average of $3.03 per watt, or about $21,816 for a 7.2 kilowatt (kW) installation before any solar incentives are considered. The price of a Waaree solar installation falls right in line with the national average cost of solar in the United States.
Current Waaree solar products
There are two Waaree solar modules available in the United States for home solar installations. These panels both use N-type TOPCon solar cells for increased efficiency and performance.
Both the monofacial and bifacial versions of Waaree’s Elite panel series have power outputs between 415 and 445 watts and efficiency ratings up to 22.79%.
Waaree’s solar panel warranty
Waaree solar panels come with two solar warranties:
A 12-year product warranty
A 30-year performance warranty
The 12-year product warranty covers any damages that may have occurred during the manufacturing process. While 12 years is fairly standard for solar product warranties, many companies have started offering 25 or even 30-year product warranties, so Waaree is starting to fall behind the curve of many top brands.
However, its 30-year performance warranty is great for homeowners. The performance warranty ensures a certain level of power production as the panels age. Today, most brands offer a 25-year performance warranty, meaning Waaree offers a little extra coverage. The performance warranty guarantees the panels will operate at 87.4% of their initial power output in year 30.
Should you get Waaree solar panels?
Waaree solar panels use industry-standard technology and are comparable to products from better-known brands like Qcells and Canadian Solar. The company’s products won’t win any awards for being the absolute best or most efficient solar panels, but their performance in third-party testing suggests they are high-quality, reliable panels.
In our opinion, it would be wise to pay no more than a $3.30 per watt cash price for a solar installation that uses Waaree solar panels (or maybe about $3.90 per watt if financed).
The best way to find out if Waaree solar panels are right for you is by contacting solar companies in your area. Reliable solar installers can help you find the right brand of solar panels, and comparing quotes can help you get the right price.
Ben Zientara is a writer, researcher, and solar policy analyst who has written about the residential solar industry, the electric grid, and state utility policy since 2013. His early work included leading the team that produced the annual State Solar Power Rankings Report for the Solar Power Rocks website from 2015 to 2020. The rankings were utilized and referenced by a diverse mix of policymakers, advocacy groups, and media including The Center...
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