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Manufacturer profile
Solar panel manufacturer · 17.0 years in Australia
Years in AU Market
Quick answer
Q CELLS has 98 panels listed on the CEC register, and has been in the Australian market since 2009.
Sources: CEC register · documented market-entry record
Q CELLS, originally founded in Germany in 1999, is now a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group. This dual heritage — German engineering with Korean manufacturing scale — positions Q CELLS as a premium-tier brand with competitive pricing. The company operates a significant R&D centre in Thalheim, Germany, where their Q.ANTUM technology was developed.
In Australia, Q CELLS has one of the strongest local presences of any panel manufacturer, with a dedicated Sydney office, local warranty team, and Australian phone support. Their Q.MAXI and Q.TRON panels (400-440W) are among the most popular premium residential panels in WA, known for consistent quality and strong performance in hot climates.
Q CELLS panels feature enhanced temperature coefficients, which matters significantly in Perth where summer roof temperatures regularly exceed 60°C. Their anti-LID (Light Induced Degradation) and anti-PID technology reduces first-year performance loss. The 25-year product warranty — backed by Hanwha Group's $50B+ revenue — is considered one of the most bankable in the industry. Local warranty claims are typically processed faster than most competitors due to the Australian support team.
1999
Founded
2009
AU entry
~10,000
Employees
Top 10 global
Market position
Local support confirmed
17.0 years in Australian market
0
CEC batteries
17.0
Years in market
0
Active listings
Panels since 2020
Q CELLS on the CEC register, from Australian market entry to now
Entered Australian market
Market entry year sourced from CEC Panel Approvals.
☀️ 5 Panel Models Listed
PNLPanel range expanded to 5 CEC-approved models.
First CEC Approval
Received initial Clean Energy Council certification.
☀️ First CEC-Approved Solar Panel
PNLQ CELLS entered Australian panel market with Q.PEAK DUO-G6+ 340.
☀️ 25 Panel Models Listed
PNLPanel range expanded to 25 CEC-approved models.
☀️ 10 Panel Models Listed
PNLPanel range expanded to 10 CEC-approved models.
☀️ 50 Panel Models Listed
PNLPanel range expanded to 50 CEC-approved models.
☀️ 90 Panel Models Delisted (2024)
PNL90 panel models removed from CEC approved list in 2024.
☀️ 8 Panel Models Delisted (2025)
PNL8 panel models removed from CEC approved list in 2025.
98
Listed products
0
Currently active
98
Delisted
17 yrs
Years in AU market
Every CEC-listed model grouped into its product series. Open a series to see each capacity or power variant, or jump to a model for full specs.
0 CEC-approved panels, 98 expired listings · grouped into 24 series · showing first 50 of 98
Q.MAXX-G3 375
Q.MAXX-G3 380
Q.MAXX-G3 385
Q.MAXX-G3 390
Q.MAXX-G3 395
Q.MAXX-G4 400
Q.MAXX-G4 410
Q CELLS is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Hanwha Group) and was founded in 1999. Its products are sold in Australia through CEC-accredited installers.
Yes — Q CELLS entered the Australian market in 2009, and its products are installed across Perth and Western Australia by SAA-accredited installers. Confirm local support and warranty handling with your installer before you buy.
WA's rebate ($130/kWh, up to $1,300) depends on the system pairing with a Synergy-approved (SSL) inverter — eligibility is set by the inverter, not the battery brand. Whether a given Q CELLS system qualifies depends on the inverter it's installed with, so confirm the pairing with your installer.
Q CELLS has held Clean Energy Council approved-product listings since 2009. CEC approval is required for the WA rebate and is a baseline safety and quality check.
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