Last updated: March 2026
General Electric’s foray into solar panel manufacturing was brief by the company’s standards — a decade-long effort that produced a modest line of polycrystalline silicon panels before GE exited the residential solar panel business to focus on utility-scale solar inverters and project development. While GE Solar panels are relatively rare in installed systems compared to brands like Sharp or Suntech, they do exist and owners occasionally need specifications and support information.
GE Solar History
- 2002 — GE enters the renewable energy sector, establishing GE Energy with wind, solar, and water divisions
- 2004 — GE begins selling solar panels under the GE brand, primarily polycrystalline silicon panels
- 2004–2012 — GE Solar sells panels to residential and commercial installers in the US, primarily through its distribution network
- 2012–2013 — GE exits the solar panel manufacturing and sales business. The company retains its solar inverter and large-scale project development businesses but stops selling panels.
- Present — GE (now GE Vernova after the 2023 corporate split) operates in solar through utility-scale inverters and development, not panel manufacturing. GE solar panels are no longer available new.
GE Solar Panel Model Specifications
| Model | Watts | Voc | Vmp | Isc | Imp | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEPV-200-M | 200W | 33.0V | 26.8V | 8.05A | 7.46A | 13.0% |
| GEPV-205-M | 205W | 33.0V | 27.0V | 8.27A | 7.59A | 13.0% |
| GEPV-215-M | 215W | 33.2V | 27.4V | 8.60A | 7.85A | 13.6% |
| GEPV-225-M | 225W | 33.5V | 27.6V | 8.87A | 8.15A | 13.8% |
All specifications at STC. GE Solar panels used a 60-cell polycrystalline silicon configuration. Note the relatively low Voc (~33V) compared to competing 60-cell panels of the era (~37V) — this affects string sizing compatibility when mixing GE panels with other brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GE still make solar panels?
No — GE exited the solar panel manufacturing and distribution business around 2012–2013. GE Vernova (the energy division after GE’s 2023 corporate split) operates in utility-scale solar through inverters and development work, but does not manufacture or sell solar panels. GE solar panels are only available on secondary markets.
What is the GE GEPV-205 specification?
The GE GEPV-205-M is a 205W polycrystalline silicon panel: Voc 33.0V, Vmp 27.0V, Isc 8.27A, Imp 7.59A, efficiency 13.0%. 60 cells. Note the lower voltage (33V Voc) than competing 60-cell panels, which can cause compatibility issues when mixing with other brands in a string system.
