REC Group

REC Group, founded in Norway in 1996 and now manufacturing primarily from Singapore, positions itself as a premium residential panel brand. The company pioneered the split-cell design with their TwinPeak series and more recently the Alpha Pure-R series using advanced HJT (Heterojunction) technology, achieving efficiencies above 22.3%.

In Australia, REC has a dedicated Sydney office with local warranty support and a strong reputation among quality-focused installers. Their panels are priced at a premium — typically 30-50% above entry-level Chinese brands — but the investment is justified by a 25-year product warranty with an industry-leading REC ProTrust guarantee that covers product, performance, and labour.

For Perth installations, REC panels perform well in high-temperature conditions due to their lower temperature coefficients. The Alpha Pure-R series is particularly suited to WA residential rooftops where maximum energy harvest from limited roof space is important. While the higher upfront cost is a barrier for some buyers, the total cost of ownership over 25 years is competitive when factoring in the longer warranty coverage and lower degradation rates.