Risen Solar Panels Review (2026): Are They Any Good?
Risen Energy is one of China’s big panel makers and a name you’ll see on budget-friendly quotes. This review covers the Risen panels you might be offered in the UK: the current N-type TOPCon range, the older Titan panels, efficiency, the warranty and its weak spot, where they’re made, what they cost, the 700W panels people ask about, and how Risen compares with Jinko, LONGi, Trina and Canadian Solar.
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Who are Risen Energy?
Risen Energy was founded in 1986 in Ninghai, near Ningbo on China’s east coast. It moved into solar in 2002 and has been listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange (code 300118) since 2010. It is a large manufacturer by any measure, though it sits a step below the giants such as Jinko, LONGi, Trina and JA Solar in yearly shipments.
Three things matter for a UK homeowner:
- It’s a Tier 1 manufacturer. That’s BloombergNEF’s list of makers whose panels banks are willing to finance on large projects. It’s a measure of scale and bankability, not of quality (best solar panels UK explains the difference).
- It has an independent testing record. Kiwa PVEL puts panels through accelerated stress tests for heat, damp, freezing, mechanical load and hail. Risen was named a Top Performer in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. We couldn’t confirm its 2026 result.
- It’s a technology leader in one area. Risen is one of the biggest makers of heterojunction (HJT) panels, with large-format modules above 700W. Those are for solar farms, as we explain below.
In the UK, Risen is a second-choice brand. Most installers default to JA, Jinko, Trina or Aiko, and Risen turns up mainly on keenly priced quotes and in wholesalers’ catalogues.
Where are Risen solar panels made?
In China and Malaysia. Risen’s main factories are in eastern China, around its Ninghai base and in other provinces, and it opened a plant in Kedah, Malaysia, in 2022. Panels sold in the UK can come from either country, and the datasheet or the label on the back of the panel will tell you which.
That’s the same as almost every mainstream panel fitted in the UK. What matters is the panel’s testing record, the warranty and who stands behind it, not the country on the box.
The Risen range: N-type TOPCon, Titan and Hyper-ion
| Range | Cells | Power | Efficiency | Size and weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-type TOPCon dual glass (RSM108-10) | N-type TOPCon, 108 half-cells, glass both sides | 435–465W | Up to 22.8% | 1,800 × 1,134 × 30mm, 25kg | Homes. The one to ask for |
| N-type TOPCon (RSM108-9) | N-type TOPCon, 108 half-cells | 415–440W | About 21–22.5% | About 1,722 × 1,134mm | Homes, previous generation |
| Titan S | Mono PERC | 390–450W | About 20–21.5% | Varies by model | Older and budget installs |
| Titan | Mono PERC, large format | 485–550W and above | About 21% | Over 2.2m long | Commercial roofs |
| Hyper-ion | Heterojunction (HJT), bifacial | 675–745W | Up to 24% | About 2.4m × 1.3m | Solar farms and big commercial |
For a house, you want the N-type TOPCon panels. N-type cells are more efficient, cope better with heat and degrade more slowly than the older PERC cells in the Titan ranges. The dual-glass version has a sheet of glass on the back in place of a plastic backsheet, which protects the cells better and is why its power guarantee runs to 30 years. If you’re quoted a Titan S panel in 2026, it’s older technology and should be priced accordingly. See types of solar panels and solar panel sizes.
Risen model codes decoded
Risen’s model names look complicated but follow a pattern. Take RSM108-10-450BNDG:
- RSM stands for Risen Solar Module.
- 108 is the number of half-cells. 108 is the standard home size, 96 is a newer format with fewer, larger cells, and 132 or 144 are large commercial panels.
- -10 identifies the product series.
- 450 is the power in watts.
- B means a black frame. N means N-type cells. DG means dual glass.
So a code ending in BNDG is the black-framed, N-type, dual-glass panel. A code ending in M, such as RSM40-8-400M, is an older mono PERC Titan S panel. Ask for the full code on your quote so you know which you’re getting.
Our scores
Our rating
Risen N-type TOPCon
★★★★☆ A good-value Tier 1 panel with a shorter product warranty than its rivals
The bottom line: a solid panel at a keen price. Make sure it’s the N-type model, and check the product warranty in writing.
Get my Risen price →Efficiency and real-world UK output
Risen’s dual-glass N-type TOPCon panel reaches 22.8% efficiency at 465W. That’s in line with the mainstream at 22–23%, and a step behind the best panels at about 24% (most efficient panels). Its temperature coefficient is -0.29% per °C, which is good. It means the panel loses less output on a hot roof than older PERC panels at around -0.35%.
In practice, one 450W Risen panel on a south-facing UK roof generates roughly 410–470kWh a year depending on where you live. Nine of them make a 4kW system producing about 3,700–4,200kWh a year. You’d get almost exactly the same from a Jinko, JA or Trina panel of the same wattage. At this level, the differences between mainstream brands are in the warranty and the company, not the output. See solar panel efficiency and solar panel output.
One thing to check is size. At 1,800mm long, the current Risen panel is a little longer than the 1,722mm or 1,762mm panels many rivals use, and at 25kg it’s a few kilos heavier because of the second sheet of glass. On a small or awkward roof, that can change how many fit (how many panels fit your roof).
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| Cover | Risen N-type TOPCon | Typical rival (Jinko, JA, Trina) |
|---|---|---|
| Product warranty | Usually 15 years | Usually 25 years |
| Power guarantee | 30 years, losing about 1% in year one and 0.4% a year after, so about 87% at year 30 | 30 years, about 87–88% at the end |
| Older Titan panels | Usually 12 years product, 25 years power | — |
The power guarantee is as good as anyone’s. The product warranty is the part to look at. That’s the cover for a panel that fails because of a manufacturing fault, and it’s the one you’re more likely to need. Risen’s is commonly 15 years on its N-type panels, against 25 years from most of its direct rivals.
Risen’s warranty terms vary by country and by model. It offers 25 years on some panels in Australia, for example, and the datasheets we read weren’t clear on the UK figure. So get the product warranty for your exact model confirmed in writing before you sign. As with any brand, the warranty normally covers a replacement panel and not the labour to fit it. See solar panel warranties explained.
Is Risen financially sound?
A 30-year guarantee is only useful if the company is still there, so it’s worth a look. In January 2026, Risen forecast a net loss of 2.3 to 2.9 billion yuan for 2025, roughly £250–£300 million. It blamed record-low panel prices caused by too much supply, and it wrote down the value of some of its factories.
Risen is far from alone. Most of the big Chinese panel makers reported heavy losses for 2025, because panels have been selling for less than they cost to make. That’s good for buyers today and uncomfortable for manufacturers. Risen is a large, listed company with a 40-year history and a growing energy storage business, so we’re not predicting trouble. But it is smaller than Jinko, LONGi, Trina and JA, and smaller companies have less room to absorb losses. The fate of Meyer Burger shows what a worthless warranty looks like.
The practical answer is the same as always: a ten-year insurance-backed workmanship guarantee from your installer is the cover you’re most likely to use, whoever makes the panels.
Risen solar panels price in the UK
Risen sells on value. Its panels are priced with the other mainstream brands, usually at the lower end, at roughly £60–£100 per panel to an installer depending on the model and the quantity. Risen doesn’t publish UK prices, and you’ll buy through an installer, so the figure that matters is the fitted price:
| System with Risen N-type panels | Panels | Typical fitted price (0% VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 3kW | 7 | £4,500–£6,000 |
| 4kW | 9 | £5,500–£7,500 |
| 6kW | 13–14 | £7,000–£9,500 |
| 4kW with a 5kWh battery | 9 | £9,000–£11,500 |
These are the same ranges as for any mainstream panel, because the panels are only about £1,000 of a 4kW install. Expect a Risen quote to sit in the lower half. If it’s no cheaper than a quote using Jinko, JA or Trina, there’s no reason to choose it over them. All installed solar carries 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. See solar panel cost UK, 4kW systems and the cheapest solar panels.
Risen 700W panels: can you put them on a house?
People search for the Risen 700W panel and its datasheet because the number is eye-catching. These are the Hyper-ion heterojunction panels, rated from 675W up to about 745W, with efficiency of up to 24% and an excellent temperature coefficient of -0.24% per °C. Technically, they’re among the most advanced panels in production.
They aren’t made for houses, though. Each one is about 2.4 metres by 1.3 metres and weighs close to 40kg. That’s too big to handle safely on a domestic roof, awkward to fit around chimneys and roof windows, and outside what most home mounting systems are designed for. They’re built for solar farms and large commercial roofs. A 700W panel isn’t more efficient than a good home panel. It’s simply bigger. For a house, 440–480W panels are the right size (500W panels explained). If you need the datasheet for a commercial project, Risen publishes them on its website, and your installer can supply the one for the exact model.
Risen vs Jinko, LONGi, Trina and Canadian Solar
| Risen N-type | Jinko Tiger Neo | LONGi Hi-MO | Trina Vertex S+ | Canadian Solar TOPHiKu6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell type | N-type TOPCon | N-type TOPCon | Back contact | N-type TOPCon | N-type TOPCon |
| Efficiency | Up to 22.8% | About 22–23% | About 23–24% | About 22–23% | 21.5–22.8% |
| Product warranty | Usually 15 years | Usually 25 years | Usually 25 years | 25 years | 12–25 years |
| Power guarantee | 30 years | 30 years | 25–30 years | 30 years | 30 years |
| Company size | Large | Very large | Very large | Very large | Large |
| Found on UK quotes | Sometimes | Very often | Often | Very often | Sometimes |
| Our review | This page | Jinko | LONGi | Trina | Canadian Solar |
Competitor figures are typical for current home ranges, so check the datasheet for the exact model you’re quoted. On performance, there’s very little between them. Risen’s case is price. The others’ case is a longer product warranty and a bigger company behind it. JA Solar is another direct rival, and Aiko is the step up if you want top efficiency.
Older Risen Titan panels
Many UK systems fitted between about 2020 and 2023 used Risen Titan S panels of 390W to 410W. These are mono PERC panels at around 20–21% efficiency, typically with a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year power guarantee. They’re perfectly good panels and there’s no reason to replace them. If one fails, a current panel of similar voltage and current can take its place, ideally with an optimiser (optimisers). The most popular upgrade is a battery, which works with any existing system (adding a battery, 400W panels explained).
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Get My Risen Price →Pros & cons
Pros
- Good value, usually at the lower end of mainstream prices
- N-type TOPCon at up to 22.8% efficiency
- Dual-glass build with a 30-year power guarantee
- Good temperature coefficient of -0.29%/°C
- Tier 1 maker with a record in independent testing
Cons
- Product warranty usually 15 years, against 25 from rivals
- Heavy losses forecast for 2025
- Less common on UK quotes than JA, Jinko or Trina
- Slightly longer and heavier than many home panels
- Older Titan PERC panels are still being sold
Verdict: are Risen solar panels any good?
3.9 / 5. Risen makes a good, modern solar panel at a keen price. The N-type TOPCon dual-glass model performs as well as anything in the mainstream, and the 30-year power guarantee is competitive. If a trusted installer quotes Risen and the price is right, you can say yes with confidence.
The reasons it scores below Jinko, JA Solar and Trina are the shorter product warranty and the smaller, loss-making company behind it. So make sure Risen is earning its place on the quote with a lower price, check you’re getting the N-type model and not an older Titan, and get the warranty in writing. Choose the installer as carefully as the panel (how to choose, MCS certification).
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Risen solar panels: frequently asked questions
Are Risen solar panels any good?
Yes. Risen’s current home panel is a dual-glass N-type TOPCon module of 435–465W at up to 22.8% efficiency, with a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per °C and a 30-year power guarantee. Risen is a Tier 1 manufacturer and has been a Kiwa PVEL Top Performer in several years. The drawbacks are a product warranty that is usually 15 years, shorter than most rivals, and a company that is currently losing money.
Where are Risen solar panels made?
In China and Malaysia. Risen Energy is based in Ninghai, near Ningbo in eastern China, where it was founded in 1986, and it has several factories in China plus a plant in Kedah, Malaysia, that opened in 2022. The label on the back of the panel and the datasheet show where a particular panel was built.
What warranty do Risen solar panels have?
Risen’s N-type TOPCon panels usually carry a 15-year product warranty and a 30-year power guarantee, with output falling by about 1% in the first year and 0.4% a year after that, leaving about 87% at year 30. Older Titan panels usually have 12 years on the product and 25 on power. Terms vary by country and model, so get the warranty for your exact panel in writing.
How much do Risen solar panels cost in the UK?
Risen panels cost an installer roughly £60–£100 each, at the lower end of mainstream prices. A fitted 4kW system with Risen N-type panels typically costs £5,500–£7,500 in 2026 with 0% VAT, or £9,000–£11,500 with a 5kWh battery. A Risen quote should sit in the lower half of that range, because value is the brand’s main selling point.
Is Risen a Tier 1 solar panel manufacturer?
Yes. Risen Energy is on BloombergNEF’s Tier 1 list, which identifies manufacturers whose panels banks will finance on large projects. Tier 1 is a measure of scale and bankability, not of panel quality. For quality, look at independent reliability testing, where Risen was a Kiwa PVEL Top Performer in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Can I use Risen 700W solar panels on my house?
Not sensibly. Risen’s 700W-class Hyper-ion panels are heterojunction modules built for solar farms and large commercial roofs. Each is about 2.4 metres by 1.3 metres and weighs close to 40kg, which is too large for a domestic roof and most home mounting systems. They aren’t more efficient than a good home panel, only bigger. For a house, 440–480W panels are the right size.
Specifications are from Risen Energy’s published datasheets for the RSM108-10 N-type TOPCon dual-glass module, checked in October 2026. Product warranty terms vary by market and model and are summarised from third-party sources, so confirm them for your panel. Kiwa PVEL results are from Risen’s announcements and the PVEL scorecard. The 2025 loss forecast is as reported by EnergyTrend in January 2026, converted at about 9.4 yuan to the pound. Hyper-ion dimensions and weight are approximate. Competitor figures are typical for current ranges. Prices are typical 2026 UK estimates with 0% VAT, which applies until 31 March 2027. Always confirm the exact model, datasheet and warranty with an MCS-certified installer.