About REC Group
REC has made panels since the 1990s and was bought by Reliance Industries in 2021. In Australia it sells at the premium end, alongside Maxeon.
Heterojunction cells combine crystalline silicon with thin amorphous silicon layers. They handle heat well, which helps on hot Australian roofs, and degrade slowly.
REC panels sold in Australia
| Range | Cell type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Pure-RX | Heterojunction (HJT) | Premium, up to about 470 W |
| Alpha Pure | Heterojunction (HJT) | Earlier premium range |
REC warranty in Australia
| Product | Up to 25 years |
|---|---|
| Power | 25 years, 92% minimum output at year 25 |
| Labour | Up to 25 years, subject to conditions |
| Condition | Installed by a REC Certified Solar Professional who registers the panels with REC |
Check the certificate for your model
Warranty terms differ between models and change over time. Ask your installer for the Australian warranty document for the exact model on your quote, and register the product if the maker requires it.
REC strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
REC- Highest guaranteed output at 25 years of the brands here
- Labour cover through ProTrust
- Heterojunction cells handle heat well
Trade-offs
Consider- Premium price per watt
- Full ProTrust cover depends on a certified installer and registration
Usually suits:
- Buyers wanting premium panels with labour cover
- Hot climates where heat tolerance matters
Common questions
They cost more than mainstream brands, but guarantee 92% output at 25 years and, through REC certified installers, can include labour cover. They suit buyers who value long-term output and support.
A package of product, power and labour warranties of up to 25 years, available when REC panels are installed and registered by a REC Certified Solar Professional, subject to conditions.
A cell design that layers thin amorphous silicon over crystalline silicon. It loses less output in heat and ages slowly.
Sources
Product and warranty details come from the manufacturer and its Australian warranty documents. Prices, where shown, are industry figures and named. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.