REC Group
Alpha Pure-R
The pinnacle of residential solar — highest efficiency, lowest degradation, 20-year product warranty.
22.6%
Peak Efficiency
0% VAT
Domestic install
25 yr / 92% output guaranteed
Warranty
About the REC Group Alpha Pure-R
The REC Alpha Pure-R is the flagship panel in our range — a Norwegian-engineered HJT (Heterojunction Technology) panel that represents the current pinnacle of residential solar performance. At 22.6% efficiency across a 405–420W range, it's the most efficient panel we install. More significantly, REC's 25-year performance guarantee of 92% output is the highest in the industry — reflecting the exceptional long-term stability of HJT cell technology. HJT combines the strengths of both monocrystalline silicon and amorphous silicon layers, virtually eliminating light-induced degradation and maintaining higher efficiency at elevated temperatures.
Key Features
HJT Technology — Peak of Solar Science
Heterojunction Technology layers amorphous silicon on both sides of a monocrystalline wafer, creating a cell structure that harvests light from multiple directions and minimises recombination losses.
Industry-Highest 92% Performance Warranty
REC guarantees 92% output after 25 years — the most generous performance warranty in the residential solar market and a direct result of HJT's exceptional stability.
20-Year Product Warranty
REC backs the Alpha Pure-R with a full 20-year product warranty — double the industry standard — covering manufacturing defects, frame integrity, and junction box performance.
Best-in-Class Temperature Performance
A temperature coefficient of just −0.24% per °C means the REC Alpha loses significantly less power on hot summer days than PERC (−0.35%) or TOPCon (−0.30%) panels.
Norwegian Engineering
REC was founded in Norway in 1996 and maintains its R&D operations in Europe, with a reputation for engineering rigour and quality control reflected in field performance data.
Bifacial Light Capture
HJT's amorphous silicon rear layer captures albedo light reflected from the roof surface, adding up to 8% additional generation — the highest bifacial gain of any panel technology.
Why Premier Electrical installs this product
For customers who want the absolute best — whether that's a smaller footprint on a premium property, maximum output over the system's lifetime, or simply a commitment to the finest available technology — the REC Alpha Pure-R is our recommendation. The 92% output warranty after 25 years is unmatched in the residential market, and the 20-year product warranty doubles the industry standard. HJT panels also perform better than any other technology in warm weather. The premium cost is typically justified by higher lifetime generation and, for some properties, the aesthetic premium of a technically superior product.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | N-type HJT (Heterojunction) |
| Peak Efficiency | 22.6% |
| Power Range | 405–420W |
| Cell Configuration | 144 half-cut cells |
| Dimensions | 1,730 × 1,096 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 21.0 kg |
| Temp. Coefficient (Pmax) | −0.24% / °C |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years / 92% output |
| Product Warranty | 20 years |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Wind Load | 2,400 Pa |
| Snow Load | 5,400 Pa |
Specifications may vary by model variant. Panel selection is confirmed at survey stage based on your roof, usage, and budget.
Installed Price
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0% VAT on domestic installations
Warranty
25 yr / 92% output guaranteed · 20yr product
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