Amerisolar — China/US

AS Plus 450W D

The Amerisolar AS Plus 450W D is a 450W PERC solar panel with 21.2% efficiency. Backed by a 17-year warranty.

Standard TierFEOC: RestrictedBifacial

450W

Wattage

21.2%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

17 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Amerisolar
Model
AS Plus 450W D
Series
AS Plus
Wattage
450W
Module Efficiency
21.2%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
78-82" x 39-41"
Weight
53 lbs
Warranty
17 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$2.61
Est. 7kW System Cost
$18,270
Est. 10kW System Cost
$26,100
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
Yes
Origin
China/US
FEOC Status
fail

Other Amerisolar Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
AS 450W D450W21.2%PERC$2.61
AS Pro 450W D450W21.2%PERC$2.61
AS 445W C All-Black445W21%N-Type TOPCon$2.55
AS Plus 445W C All-Black445W21%N-Type TOPCon$2.55
AS Pro 445W C All-Black445W21%N-Type TOPCon$2.55

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
Maxeon Maxeon 3 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72
Maxeon Maxeon 6 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72
Maxeon Maxeon 7 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72
Maxeon Maxeon Air 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 450W Amerisolar AS Plus 450W D cost?
The Amerisolar AS Plus 450W D costs approximately $1175 per panel ($$2.61/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $18,270 before incentives.

⚠ The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (48E/ITC) expired July 4, 2026.

Selecting 30% ITC assumes you began construction before this deadline. Most new purchases no longer qualify.Learn about your options after the deadline →

Is the Amerisolar AS Plus 450W D a good solar panel?
The Amerisolar AS Plus 450W D has 21.2% efficiency and a 17 years warranty, placing it in the standard tier. This is above-average efficiency, making it a strong choice.
How many Amerisolar AS Plus 450W D panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 16 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 23 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.

Written & reviewed by

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.