Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W solar panels review

We review the Project Solar Evo Max Super Series to help you decide if this solar panel is the best option for you and your power needs.

One of the newer entrants to the UK solar panels market, Project Solar has quickly become one of the country’s leading manufacturers and installers. With the Evo Max Super Series 480W, the company has one of the best solar panels in the UK.

In our review below, we explore why the Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W is our best brand for customer satisfaction and how its efficiency compares with other solar panels.

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Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W technical information

Panel efficiency22.18%
Power output (W)480 W
Degradation in first yearN/A
Degradation rate per year after first year N/A
Product warrantyLifetime
Performance warranty Lifetime
Weight (kg)23 kg
Size (sq m)2.2 sq m

Pros of Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W

  • Best customer satisfaction: Project Solar received the highest customer satisfaction score of all the brands we reviewed in our survey.
  • Lifetime product and performance warranty: Project Solar provides lifetime warranties, and it’s the only solar panel provider to offer such protection.
  • Customer recommendation: Project Solar is recommended by 97% of its customers, according to our survey.

Cons of Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W

  • Efficiency: Project Solar’s Evo Max Super Series 480W is among the least efficient solar panel we reviewed (with a rating of 22.18%).
  • Degradation rate: Project Solar doesn’t advertise a first year or annual degradation rate for the Evo Max Super Series 480W.
  • Sustainability: Project Solar’s Evo Max Super Series 480W is one of three panels we gave 0 out of 10 for sustainability.

How the Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W works

The Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W is an all-black monocrystalline solar panel that operates well at higher temperatures and in low-light conditions, such as cloudy and foggy days. This is thanks to low light-induced degradation and potential-induced degradation resistance.

The Evo Max Super Series 480W’s design includes an enhanced mechanical load, which can withstand a wind load of 2,400 pascals (pa) and a snow load of 5,400 pa.

How does the Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W compare with other solar panels?

This is how the Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W compares with other solar panels:

Solar panel brandFMB score (out of 10)EfficiencyPower outputProduct warrantyPerformance warrantyCustomer satisfaction
Project Solar Evo Max Super Series8.221.18%480 WLifetimeLifetime94.40%
Aiko ABC Neostar 3N547.424.8%495 W15 years30 years90.70%
JA Solar JAM72S30 LR 6.422.1%585 W12 years25 years91.90%
Jinko Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V)7.123.4%605 W12 years30 years91.50%
Perlight PLM-435 DH8N 450W7.423.0%450 W30 years30 years91.70%
SunPower Maxeon 7DC8.924.1%445 W40 years40 years91.20%
Suntech Ultra V Pro Mini 7.223.2%515 W15 years30 years91.70%
REC Alpha Pure RX Series7.222.6%470 W20 years25 years92.10%

How much do Project Solar’s solar panels cost?

Project Solar does not publish the cost of their solar panels online. Instead, the company provides customers with a personalised quotation upon request. However, in the past, the company quoted us a price of £350 per panel, making Project Solar one of the most expensive brands out there.

The cost of your Project Solar panels will depend on the size of your system, whether you add a battery and the price of your solar panel installer. You may also be able to get a solar panel grant to reduce the cost of your system.

Maintaining Project Solar Evo Max Super Series 480W solar panels

Project Solar’s panels require very little maintenance or servicing. If, however, a storm leaves bird droppings or debris on your panels, and you’re concerned about degradation, you can use an ordinary garden hose to clear the obstruction.

You should avoid climbing on your roof to clean your panels. Instead, you should remain on the ground and use a long hose. However, regular rain showers should be sufficient to keep your panels clean.

Project Solar customer reviews

The customers we surveyed gave Project Solar the highest combined customer satisfaction score of all the brands we reviewed. Its rating of 94.4% is notably higher than the 91.9% average.

Meanwhile, 43% of the Project Solar customers we surveyed say they would “very much recommend” the brand, and 54% say they would “somewhat recommend” its solar panels.

Final recommendation

Based on our survey, Project Solar stands out from the crowd in terms of meeting the expectations of its customers. Also, if you buy an Evo Max Super Series 480W system, you can rest assured that it comes with a lifetime warranty.

However, there are a few drawbacks to the Evo Max Super Series 480W. For example, its 22.18% efficiency is on the wrong side of the 23% average.

Also, if the sustainability of your solar panels is important to you, Project Solar still uses low levels of lead in their products, doesn’t use recycled materials and fails to recycle its old panels.

Project Solar FAQs

We gave Project Solar’s Evo Max Super Series 480W 7.6 out of 10, making it our second-best reviewed solar panel.

Project Solar UK Limited is a private company currently led by CEO Simon Peat.

Alongside the Evo Max Super Series 480W, Project Solar also installs SunPower solar panels.

Our methodology

When we review solar panels, our final score is based on the following:

  • Durability
    • Rate of degradation after 10 years
    • Product warranty
    • Performance warranty
  • Performance
    • Panel efficiency
    • Power-to-weight ratio
    • Power-per-square-metre ratio
  • Customer satisfaction
    • Results of our survey of more than 2,000 solar panel owners in the UK
  • Sustainability
    • Are the panels lead-free?
    • Do the panels use recycled materials?
    • Does the provider recycle old solar panels?

Sources

*FMB survey of 2,004 solar panel owners, June 2024.

Connor Campbell

Senior Writer

Connor Campbell is an experienced personal finance writer who has been producing online content for 10 years.

Throughout his career, Connor has strived to demystify complex topics to help consumers make the best decisions, whether that’s what solar panel to pick, how to get cheaper car insurance, or which business bank account to open. 

He has written extensively on a number of personal finance topics for Independent Advisor, NerdWallet, and Spreadex, and has been quoted in a range of publications, including The Guardian, BBC, Evening Standard, Daily Express and The Mirror.