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SunPower Origin Launches in Europe

TCL SunPower Global, a leading provider of solar energy solutions, has announced the launch of its new product line, SunPower Origin, across Europe. This innovative solar panel series utilizes the eighth generation of back-contact cell technology, establishing a new standard in the solar market. The company’s pioneering efforts in back-contact technology have spanned four decades, with mass production commencing over twenty years ago. With a trademark of more than 1,600 patents in solar technology, SunPower has successfully installed over 15 gigawatts of back-contact modules worldwide.

SunPower Origin panels are now available for order by SunPower partners, with the first deliveries expected before the end of 2026. This new product promises not only to innovate but also offers exceptional durability and performance, backed by a robust 40-year warranty, a first in the industry.

Superior Technology

The SunPower Origin panels are designed with all electrical contacts situated on the back of the cell, allowing for an unobstructed surface that maximizes light absorption. The cells are structured using lithography instead of laser processing, a method believed to minimize micro-cracking and strengthen the cells. This innovative process connects the cells using solder that withstands extreme temperatures of up to 220 °C.

Hail resistance is one key feature of the Origin panels, as they can endure impacts from hailstones up to 40 mm in diameter traveling at 27.5 m/s. This makes them not only resilient but also a reliable choice for consumers in varying climates. As Steven Zhang, General Manager of TCL SunPower Global, expressed, "Back-contact technology is becoming the new standard in the solar market, yet few companies can achieve industrial-scale manufacturing."

Proven Reliability

Field tests and extensive research support the reliability of SunPower's technology. The company boasts a mere 0.005% warranty return rate across its existing back-contact module installations, based on an internal evaluation of damage claims from June 2026. A study presented at the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, incorporating data from over 3.2 million module years, confirmed an annual average power degradation of less than 0.25%. The SunPower Origin panels follow suit, guaranteeing an identical rate of degradation and showcasing a low temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C.

Karin Alberto-Burkhardt, Director of PV Product Management at TCL SunPower Global, highlighted the significance of the model: "We call SunPower Origin the Original, the Safest, and the Strongest. The Original because it represents the evolution of back-contact cell technology that we pioneered back in 2004. The Safest due to its design, which minimizes hotspot risks during partial shading and ensures robust cell connections. The Strongest because it comes with a 40-year warranty from a company that has the scale and financial capacity to support it."

Market Availability

The residential version of the SunPower Origin features a 54-cell design in a 1,800 x 1,134 mm frame, generating up to 505 watts with an efficiency of 24.7%. For commercial applications, the 66-cell module, measuring 2,192 x 1,134 mm, can produce up to 615 watts and operates with a bifaciality of up to 80%, effectively using reflected light from surfaces below.

As part of TCL SunPower's commitment to drive the global energy transition, the Origin panels represent both reliability and accessibility in solar solutions for both residential and commercial sectors. Orders for SunPower Origin are now officially open for partners throughout Europe, solidifying SunPower’s position at the forefront of solar innovation.

For more information about SunPower Origin or to become a SunPower partner, visit sunpowerglobal.com or follow them on LinkedIn.