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Report: LG NeON R.

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April 29, 2022
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It’s LG’s super-energy-dense N-Type solar module built to maximise power output from any nominated area. Therefore, how does the LG NeON R compare against alternative LG solar modules and is it worth the premium for one of the world’s most highly regarded solar module’s?

Model:  

 NeON R

Variants:

NeON R (60-cell); 390 / 395 / 400W.

NeON R (66-cell); 430 / 435 / 440W.

NeON R Prime (60-cells); 350 / 355 /360 / 365 / 370W.

TLDR: 

When nothing short of Elite module specifications are an essential requirement, the LG NeON R has proven to remain the pinnacle of the LG Solar range since 2017. Premium N-Type cells with no busbar obstruction through integrated back contact design, the LG NeON R is a dependable long-term energy harvesting investment.

Related: 

THE LG SOLAR PANELS WORTH SPENDING A LITTLE MORE ON.

The following detailed product analysis for the LG NeON R should be used as a guide only. Individual circumstances and compatibilities must always be taken into account when selecting the ideal solar module. This content comprises the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) based on available product specifications at compilation (refer to post date). 

Video; LG NeON R Solar module preview.

1. Design: 91/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Cell Type
N-Type monocrystalline.
LG NeON R data sheet section; General Data, Cell properties (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Cell Configuration
R; 60 or 66 full-cell. R Prime; 60 full-cell.
LG NeON R data sheet section; General Data, Cell Configuration (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Contact
Integrated back contact (IBC).
LG NeON R data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Enhanced
IBC or rear contact, no busbar obstruction.
LG NeON R data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Encapsulation
2.8mm Tempered Glass with AR coating WITH manufacturer specified Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate laminate substrate.
LG NeON R data sheet section; General Data (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat 4)
80
Certifications
VDE.
LG NeON R data sheet section; Warranties, Certifications, and Compliance (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Awards
General Recognition; Leading Solar Brand in Europe 2021.
Press release (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
60
Design Overall
LG NeON R
Above Avg (Cat4)
91/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

Illustration of the LG NeON R Integrated Back Contact (IBC) solar cell design free from front surface busbar obstruction.

Image; Illustration of the LG NeON R Integrated Back Contact (IBC) solar cell design free from front surface busbar obstruction.

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2. DURABILITY: 84/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Positive loading
Test load – 5400 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp. 25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Negative loading
Test load – 4000 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp. 25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Damp heat test
4000 Hrs – Test Temp: (85 ± 2)°C, Relative humidity: (85 ± 5)%.
IEC 61215-2 MQT13 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
80
Thermal cycle test
800+ (2000+) Cycles – Temp range: (-40 ± 2) to (+85 ± 2) °C.
IEC 61215-2 MQT11 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Potential induced degredation
Resistant.
(IEC TS 62804) PID determined by MQT 13, MQT 15 & MQT 01 of IEC 61215-2 & Clause 5.5 Voltage stress test (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Salt mist resistance
Severity 6 – CX Offshore, ToW (N/A).
IEC 61701 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Ammonia resistance
1 cycle = test section 1 + test section 2 = 24h, Total test duration = 20 cycles (480 h).
IEC 62716 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Sand and dust resistance
Not specified.
IEC 60068-2-68 (reference documents).
N/A
10
Hail impact resistance
Diameter: 35mm ±5%, Mass: 7.3-grams ±5%, Speed: 23m/sec ±2%,.
Base, IEC 61215-2 & 61646 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Durability Overall
LG NeON R
Above Avg (Cat3)
81/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

3. Efficiency: 88/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Module efficiency (max)
22.1%
LG NeON R data sheet section; Electrical Properties (STC*), Module Efficiency (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Temperature coefficient (Pmax)
-0.29%oC
LG NeON R data sheet section; Temperature Characteristics, Pmax. (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Power tolerance (max)
0~+3%
LG NeON R data sheet section; Electrical Properties (STC*), Power Tolerance (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Power density (max)
167 W/m2
Calculated, input source; Performance 3 data sheet Dimensions (LxW)/ Maximum Power (Pmax) (internal post).
Above Avg (Cat5)
90
Efficiency Overall
LG NeON R
Above Avg (Cat4)
88/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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4. PERFORMANCE: 90/100

IMPORTANT: The LG NeON R product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Warranty for LG Solar Module Limited Warranty document (global region-specific) or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
1st-year degradation (max)
1.5% Power Output degradation for the first year. (PV Modules will be at least 98.5% of the Minimum Peak Power rating for the first year).
Warranty for LG NeON R PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Annual degradation (max after year-1)
0.25% p.a (Power Output will decline by no more than 0.25% per year for the following 24 years after the initial 1st year).
Warranty for LG NeON R PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Performance guarantee period
25-years (Power Output will be at least 92% of the Minimum Peak Power rating on the final year).
Warranty for LG NeON R PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Performance guantee assurance
Parts, service and transport
Warranty for LG NeON R PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Performance Overall
LG NeON R
Above Avg (Cat4)
90/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

5. Guarantee: 90/100

IMPORTANT: The LG NeON R product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Warranty for LG Solar Module Limited Warranty document (global region-specific) or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Guarantee period
25-years (300-months).
Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Guarantee assurance
Parts, service and transport.
Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Manufacturer established
1947 (75-years).
Wikipedia: LG Corporation (external).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Certified installer network
Yes, WITH additional end-user/ installer benefits.
Linked from manufacturers regional websites.
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Manufacturer bankability
BNEF, Q4 2021.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance Module Manufacturer Tiering Report.
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Guarantee Overall
LG NeON R
Above Avg (Cat4)
90/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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Overall: 88/100

Category
Classification
Ranking Points
Detail
Design
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
91
Criteria >
Durability
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
81
Criteria >
Efficiency
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
88
Criteria >
Performance
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Criteria >
Guarantee
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Criteria >
Overall: LG NeON R
Above Avg (Cat4)
88/100
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Accuracy matters.

Is there a sub-category value that requires an amendment? Submit an amendment request using this Amendment request form.

General product questions should be made using the comments section at the bottom of this post (keep scrolling). 

How was this score calculated >

The LG NeON R range of solar modules has been calculated using the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) 2.1.1  >

Reference documents >
  • LG NeON R (60-cell) data sheet.
  • LG NeON R (66-cell) data sheet.
  • LG NeON R Prime (60-cell) data sheet.
  • Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules US warranty document.
  • Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules AUS warranty document.
  • LG Solar Module testing Amonia Resistance IEC 62716  download.
  • LG N-Type Solar IEC referenced installation manual.
  • LG Solar: A Leading Solar Brand in Europe 5/31/2021 external link.
  • IEC 61215-2 External site >
  • IEC 61701 External site >
  • IEC 62716 External site >
  • IEC TS 62804-1-1 External site >
  • IEC 60068-2-68 External site >
LG Solar panels overall >

How does the current range of LG Solar panels compare against each other?

  • Compare in detail.

At the time of writing the followingLG solar panels were ranked alongside the LG NeON R in accordance with the SAAC V.2.1.1;

  • LG mono X Plus.
  • LG NeON H.
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