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Solaria Review 2026

Solaria manufactures 2 models across solar panels. Efficiency range 20.5%–21.3%.

Headquartered in USA · Manufacturing in USA

Founded 1999 by Suvi Sharma · Headquartered in Fremont, California, United States

Parent company: Complete Solaria, Inc.

Listed: NASDAQ:CSLR

88
SolarSpec Score
B+
Grade B+
across 2 models
✓ 2/2 datasheet-verified (100%)
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Solaria at a glance

0.4 GW
Annual shipments
1.5%
US residential share
27+ yr
In business (since 1999)
Headquarters
Fremont, California, United States
Product Lines
1 category
Solar Panels
Manufacturing
United States · South Korea
Primary Market
US

Certifications: IEC 61215 · IEC 61730 · UL 1703 · CEC Listed · Buy American Act

Warranty: 25-yr product · 25-yr performance

Key milestones

  • 1999 Founded in Fremont, California
  • 2022 Merged with Complete Solar to form Complete Solaria
  • 2024 Acquired SunPower residential business assets

Source: www.solaria.com/about · Last updated 2026-05-27

Solaria Pros & Cons (data-driven)

+ Pros

  • Average product warranty 25yr exceeds industry baseline 12yr
  • Low annual degradation 0.4%/yr (industry average ~0.5%/yr)
  • 100% of SKUs triple-verified against manufacturer datasheets

Cons

  • Distributor and installer pricing varies — direct retail rarely available
  • Some 2026 models depend on regional distributor availability

Pros and cons calculated against industry baselines: 21% panel efficiency, 12yr panel warranty, -0.32%/°C temp coeff, 90% battery RTE.

Current Solaria Product List (2)

Solar Panels (2)

Model Wattage Efficiency Warranty Verified Score Details
PowerXT 430R 430W 21.3% 25/25 yr 90 (A) View →
PowerXT 400R Pure Black 400W 20.5% 25/25 yr 86 (B+) View →

Spec Sheet Downloads

2 manufacturer-published datasheets available for Solaria products. All links go to the official PDF on the manufacturer's website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SolarSpec Score for Solaria?

Solaria earns a SolarSpec Score of 88/100 (Grade B+) based on the weighted average of all 2 models in their 2026 lineup. The score combines efficiency, warranty, temperature coefficient, and verification status. See our /methodology/ page for the full formula.

How many solar products does Solaria offer in 2026?

Solaria offers 2 products in their 2026 lineup: 2 solar panels.

What is the most efficient Solaria solar panel?

The most efficient Solaria solar panel is the PowerXT 430R at 21.3% efficiency with 430W output. Solaria panels range from 20.5% to 21.3% efficiency across 2 models.

What warranty does Solaria offer on solar panels?

Solaria offers up to 25-year product warranty and up to 25-year performance warranty. Average annual degradation across the lineup is 0.4%.

Where are Solaria solar panels manufactured?

Solaria solar panels are manufactured in USA.

Where can I download Solaria datasheets?

We have direct manufacturer-published datasheet links for 2 of 2 Solaria products. See the Spec Sheet Downloads section below for direct PDF links.

How we score brands

Every Solaria model in our catalog is scored 0-100 using a transparent formula: efficiency (25 pts), product warranty (20 pts), performance warranty bonus (3 pts), temperature coefficient (12 pts), and datasheet verification (5 pts), on a 50-point baseline. The brand-level score is the simple average across all 2 models.

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