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Product specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We make no warranties regarding product performance, longevity, or suitability for your specific needs.

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Market presence overview

14.0

Years in AU Market

CEC-Listed Batteries

CEC-Listed Inverters

Yes

AU Office

Limited

Local Support

All data sourced from CEC product listings, ABN registry, and public regulatory records

Manufacturer profile

Winaico

AU Office

Battery Manufacturer · 14.0 years in Australia

Developing

14yr

Years in AU Market

0 batteries · 0 inverters

About Winaico

Winaico is a Taiwanese panel manufacturer that has built a strong following in the Australian market by positioning itself as a "premium without the premium price" option. Founded in 2008, the company focuses exclusively on the residential and small commercial panel market, rather than trying to compete in utility-scale where margins are thinnest.

In Australia, Winaico has one of the strongest local support operations relative to its size, with a dedicated Sydney office and Australian phone support. Their WST panels (400-440W) use N-type TOPCon technology and are popular with quality-focused WA installers who want a step up from Chinese Tier 1 brands without the full premium of SunPower or REC.

Winaico's 15-year product warranty and 30-year linear performance warranty are competitive. The company's smaller size means less financial backing than conglomerate-owned brands, but their track record in Australia since 2013 and consistent product quality have earned them a loyal installer base.

2008

Founded

2013

Company Intelligence

Australian Market Presence

Local support confirmed

14.0 years in Australian market

www.winaico.com.au

Market statistics

CEC Batteries

14.0

Years in Market

Battery Models

Warranty profile

Based on 0 models from Winaico

Strong Support

Avg Product Warranty

10 years

AU Market Tenure

14.0 yr

Market Tenure

14.0 yrs

No confirmed local warranty support

Claims may need to be processed internationally. Verify with your installer.

Market timeline

Complete history of Winaico in the Australian market

Launch

Safety

Other

Product Types:Panels(40 active)

20214 events

First CEC Approval

Received initial Clean Energy Council certification.

☀️ First CEC-Approved Solar Panel

PNL

Winaico entered Australian panel market with WSP-310M6 (60 cell).

☀️ 5 Panel Models Listed

PNL

Panel range expanded to 5 CEC-approved models.

☀️ 10 Panel Models Listed

PNL

Panel range expanded to 10 CEC-approved models.

2021

20231 event

☀️ 25 Panel Models Listed

PNL

Panel range expanded to 25 CEC-approved models.

2023

20241 event

☀️ 27 Panel Models Delisted (2024)

PNL

27 panel models removed from CEC approved list in 2024.

2024

20252 events

☀️ 6 Panel Models Delisted (2025)

PNL

6 panel models removed from CEC approved list in 2025.

☀️ 50 Panel Models Listed

PNL

Panel range expanded to 50 CEC-approved models.

2025

Total Listed

Currently Active

Delisted

5 yrs

Years Active

40 active, 33 expired CEC-approved panels · showing first 50 of 73

WST-425NGXB-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

425W21.8% effMono PERC

WST-430NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

430W22.0% effMono PERC

WST-430NGXB-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

430W22.0% effMono PERC

WST-435NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

435W22.3% effMono PERC

WST-435NGXB-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

435W22.3% effMono PERC

WST-440NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

440W22.5% effMono PERC

WST-440NGXB-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

440W22.5% effMono PERC

WST-445NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

445W22.8% effMono PERC

WST-445NGXB-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

445W22.8% effMono PERC

WST-450NCX48-BW (IEC 61215-2021)

450W23.0% effMono PERC

WST-450NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

450W23.0% effMono PERC

WST-450NGXB-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

450W23.0% effMono PERC

WST-455NCX48-BW (IEC 61215-2021)

455W20.9% effMono PERC

WST-460NCX48-AW (IEC 61215-2021)

460W21.2% effMono PERC

WST-460NCX48-BW (IEC 61215-2021)

460W21.2% effMono PERC

WST-465NCX48-AW (IEC 61215-2021)

465W21.4% effMono PERC

WST-465NCX48-BW (IEC 61215-2021)

465W21.4% effMono PERC

WST-475BDX54-A2 (IEC 61215-2021)

475W21.9% effMono PERC

WST-475BDX54-B2 (IEC 61215-2021)

475W21.9% effMono PERC

WST-480BDX54-A2 (IEC 61215-2021)

480W22.1% effMono PERC

WST-480BDX54-B2 (IEC 61215-2021)

480W22.1% effMono PERC

WST-485BDX54-A2 (IEC 61215-2021)

485W22.3% effMono PERC

WST-485BDX54-B2 (IEC 61215-2021)

485W22.3% effMono PERC

WST-490BDX54-A2 (IEC 61215-2021)

490W22.5% effMono PERC

WST-490BDX54-B2 (IEC 61215-2021)

490W22.5% effMono PERC

WST-495BDX54-A2 (IEC 61215-2021)

495W22.8% effMono PERC

WST-495BDX54-B2 (IEC 61215-2021)

495W22.8% effMono PERC

WST-500BDX54-A2 (IEC 61215-2021)

500W23.0% effMono PERC

WST-500BDX54-B2 (IEC 61215-2021)

500W23.0% effMono PERC

WST-510NHX54-A4 (IEC 61215-2021)

510W23.5% effMono PERC

WST-515NCX54-AW (IEC 61215-2021)

515W23.7% effMono PERC

WST-515NHX54-A4 (IEC 61215-2021)

515W23.7% effMono PERC

WST-520NCX54-AW (IEC 61215-2021)

520W23.9% effMono PERC

WST-525NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

525W24.0% effMono PERC

WST-530NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

530W24.0% effMono PERC

WST-535NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

535W24.0% effMono PERC

WST-540NGX-D3 (IEC 61215-2021)

540W24.0% effMono PERC

WST-585NGX72-A7 (IEC 61215-2021)

585W24.0% effMono PERC

WST-625NHX66-A4 (IEC 61215-2021)

625W24.0% effMono PERC

WST-630NHX66-A4 (IEC 61215-2021)

630W24.0% effMono PERC

WSP-310M6 (60 cell)

310W15.9% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-320MX (60 cell)

320W16.4% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-330MX (60 cell)

330W16.9% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-333MG (108 Cell)

333W17.1% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-340MX (60 cell)

340W17.4% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-360MG (120 Cell)

360W18.4% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-365MG (120 Cell)

365W18.7% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-370MG (120 Cell)

370W18.9% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-375MG (120 Cell)

375W19.2% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

WSP-380MG (120 Cell)

380W19.5% effMono PERC

CEC Expired

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