Suntech Solar Power Generation Scam

Are Suntech Solar panels reliable?

Suntech is a Chinese company that manufactures solar panels with a track record of reliability in Australia. Their panels are physically tougher than average and better able to withstand hail and high winds than most.

Who is Suntech Power?

Suntech Power was founded in 2001 by Dr Zhengrong Shi who is widely recognised as a pioneer of solar module manufacturing and dubbed as the “sun king” as he became the world’s first solar billionaire in 2006.

Who owns Suntech?

These connections were enabled as founder and former CEO, Dr Shi obtained his doctorate degree of solar power technology at UNSW prior to founding Suntech. In 2014 Suntech was acquired by Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited, a renewable energy investment and independent power company.

What happened to Suntech Solar panels?

Suntech was the biggest solar panel manufacturer in the early 2000s and played a leadership role in developing new manufacturing technologies to get to incredible scale. However in 2013 Suntech suffered a series of financial issues including debt default and plant closure.

Do Suntech Solar panels have a warranty?

Suntech’s panels Ultra V Pro series offers a 25-year product warranty which is rapidly becoming the norm for residential solar panels in Australia. Suntech’s warranty policy is also bolstered by the fact the have an Australian office and team where you can make a warranty claim.

Is Suntech a Chinese company?

While Suntech is a Chinese company with production facilities in that country, it’s the only major solar panel manufacturer founded by an Australian. Suntech Power is a mid-sized Chinese solar panel producer. They've been in the business for over 20 years and have a good track record of reliability under Australian conditions.