Introducing the SunBender Solar Kit
with Maxeon Gen III Solar Cells

The SunBender project was born as a natural evolution of the more than decade-long collaboration between Solbian and Sunpower, an iconic company in the photovoltaic industry, founded in 1985 and producer of the world's best solar cells, the Maxeon cells. With the idea of extending its technology also in the field of solar installations for mobility and leisure, Sunpower chose Solbian as a privileged partner, offering special economic conditions for the supply of its first-rate cells to be inserted in a Solbian panel dedicated to the end user. The two companies then identified a series of PV modules to be proposed for this market, with characteristics quite similar to Solbian's standard production, but designed to be produced in a large scale and thus be able to meet the market at a more competitive price. In return, Sunpower has granted exclusive use of the Maxeon brand within the product itself.
SunBender thus combines Solbian and Sunpower's undisputed quality in a pret-a-porter product with no modification options, but at a lower price than the Solbian standard, a standard that instead features complete freedom of customization.

The SunBender is available only in kit in three versions: S, M, and L. The kit includes all the components for an easy and fast installation.

If you are a professional dealer or OEM and are interested in purchasing the solar pane for specific applications, please email us at info@solbian.eu for more information.

Solbian was among the world's first manufacturers of semiflexible modules with crystalline silicon solar cells, the first to achieve certifications with these modules, and began producing panels with Sunpower's Maxeon cells in 2011, talking directly with the supplier. After a short time, competitors appeared, which of course have only increased over the years. Many of these claim to use Maxeon cells but without any guarantee of quality, using second-rate if not scrap cells. Others actually use first-rate Maxeon cells, but only Solbian can use the Maxeon brand in agreement with Sunpower, a guarantee of undisputed quality.

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Small details make a big difference!

Maxeon cells are a better choice than other cells because they are more efficient, durable, and have a lower temperature coefficient. Meaning:

Efficiency: Maxeon cells have a maximum efficiency of 25.9%, the highest in the industry. High efficiency means more power per square meter!

Durability: Maxeon cells are made with a solid copper base, making them more resistant to cracking and corrosion.

Temperature coefficient: Maxeon cells have a temperature coefficient of -0.27%/°C, lower than other silicon solar cells. This makes the panels more efficient, with less energy loss during hot days or high temperatures. In other words, more energy is stored in the battery.

No, it is not. It is not meant to be integrated into a rigid structure such as a boat deck, so it cannot be walked on. However, this feature is not required for all solar systems and does not affect quality or weather resistance at all. The durability and reliability of solar panels are guaranteed by the technology with which they are made. For solar panels with a walkable characteristic, we recommend using Solbian's other products.

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The installation process is straightforward. Inside the kit, you’ll find a comprehensive installation manual and all the necessary components to complete it on your own. You’ll only need a few basic tools!

The panels are supplied with metal installation eyelets, making them easy to install with ropes or cable ties (not included) to rigid supports that ensure their stability and resistance to weather conditions.

The panels can be secured with screws and washers as well, taking care to keep a distance of at least 5 mm between the washer and the cells.

For more comprehensive information, please read our installation manual.

The SunBender panels are covered by a 5-year warranty, please refer to the Warranty Conditions for more details.