Solar Panel Comparison — Canada
A sample of current 400 W+ panels from our database. CAD prices are equipment estimates (US list × 1.4 for exchange + import); installed quotes differ.
| Tier | Panel | Wattage | Efficiency | Warranty | Est. C$/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| premium | Silfab Solar SIL-40 HD | 405W | 20.3% | 25 yr | C$3.98 |
| premium | Silfab Solar SIL-41 HC | 410W | 20.5% | 25 yr | C$4.06 |
| premium | Silfab Solar SIL 415W B | 415W | 20.7% | 25 yr | C$4.14 |
| premium | Silfab Solar SIL 440W C | 440W | 21.5% | 30 yr | C$4.48 |
| premium | Qcells Q.MAX-42 HD | 420W | 20.6% | 25 yr | C$3.92 |
| standard | Canadian Solar CS-41 HD | 410W | 20% | 25 yr | C$3.18 |
| standard | Canadian Solar CS-41 HC | 415W | 20.2% | 25 yr | C$3.25 |
| standard | S-Energy SN-40 HC | 400W | 19.6% | 25 yr | C$3.54 |
| standard | Amerisolar AS-40 HC | 400W | 19.5% | 12 yr | C$2.94 |
| standard | Waaree Solar WS-40 HC | 400W | 19.2% | 12 yr | C$2.63 |
In Canada, cold-weather performance matters: panels produce better below 25°C (negative temperature coefficient helps), and all tier-1 panels carry a snow-load rating far above code. Prioritize warranty terms and your installer relationship over a percentage point of efficiency. Full database: panel directory.