November 2026 News & Updates: New Trina and Sungrow solar panels
More power, smarter roofs: two new panels join Smith lineup this December
Bigger output. Better visibility. Two standout panels are joining the Smiths range this December: the low voltage Trina 470W residential panel with TOPCon 3.0 technology and Sungrow’s L2 smart panel.
Here’s what’s coming and when you can get your hands on stock.
Trina 470W residential panel
TSM-470NEG9RP.25Z
More power from every roof. Replacing the TSM-445NEG9RC.27, the new Trina 470W delivers an extra 25W of rated output per panel.
Its sleek all-black finish gives a clean, premium look homeowners love, while N-type i-TOPCon 3.0 Ultra cells deliver an impressive 24% module efficiency in a durable dual-glass construction.
These latest panels from Trina have a high voltage, low current architecture (VoC of 37.3) which maximises string length, weighing just 21.1Kgs and measuring a standard 1762mm high, they’re perfect for residential applications.
Arriving early December 2026 in Hamilton and Christchurch.
Sungrow L2 465W smart panel
SG-48TG4D-BX-465
See exactly what your system is doing, panel by panel. The Sungrow L2 puts individual panel monitoring at your fingertips through iSolarCloud.
With 465W output, 23.3% efficiency and bifacial dual-glass construction, it’s packed with smart features:
- Panel-level monitoring: Track individual panel voltage, current and output, and spot underperformance early.
- Fault identification and bypass: Pinpoint affected panels and isolate faulty modules, helping keep the rest of the string performing.
- Rapid shutdown: Built-in module and system-level protection, with a specified shutdown time of 25 seconds or less.
- Self cleaning: A dual-layer, nano-scale super-hydrophilic coating helps rainwater spread across the glass and wash away dust and dirt.
Talk to us about inverter compatibility and any additional equipment requirements so your design is right from the start.
Arriving mid-December 2026 in Hamilton.
Quoting upcoming projects? Get in touch to discuss pricing, quantities and delivery timing, and be first in line when stock lands.
Watch this space: updates to our commercial and utility panel range are coming in a future issue.
Kind regards,
The Smiths Team
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This newsletter was issued in November 2026. Arrival dates reflect the information available at that time. Please contact Smiths for current availability.