BYD — China
Premium-36 BF
The BYD Premium-36 BF is a 365W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 18.0% efficiency. Backed by a 12-year warranty.
Budget TierFEOC: RestrictedBifacial
365W
Wattage
18%
Efficiency
N-Type TOPCon
Cell Type
12 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- BYD
- Model
- Premium-36 BF
- Series
- Premium
- Wattage
- 365W
- Module Efficiency
- 18%
- Cell Type
- N-Type TOPCon
- Dimensions
- 65-67" x 39-40"
- Weight
- 41 lbs
- Warranty
- 12 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $1.32
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $9,240
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $13,200
- Temperature Coefficient
- -0.25%/°C
- Bifacial
- Yes
- Origin
- China
- FEOC Status
- fail
Other BYD Panels
| Model | Wattage | Efficiency | Cell | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 460W D Plus | 460W | 21% | PERC | $2.38 |
| Premium 455W C | 455W | 20.8% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.31 |
| Premium 450W A Ultra | 450W | 20.7% | PERC | $2.27 |
| Premium 445W E Max | 445W | 20.5% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.20 |
| Premium 445W B All-Black | 445W | 20.5% | PERC | $2.20 |
Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)
| Panel | Wattage | Efficiency | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunPower Maxeon 395W E BF | 395W | 21.4% | $3.87 |
| Maxeon 3 395W A | 395W | 21.2% | $3.51 |
| SunPower Maxeon 390W B Plus | 390W | 21.2% | $3.79 |
| SunPower Maxeon 385W D HC | 385W | 21% | $3.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 365W BYD Premium-36 BF cost?
The BYD Premium-36 BF costs approximately $482 per panel ($$1.32/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $9,240 before incentives.
⚠ The 30% federal solar tax credit has ended — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025, and the Section 48E construction-start deadline passed 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 BYD Premium-36 BF a good solar panel?
The BYD Premium-36 BF has 18% efficiency and a 12 years warranty, placing it in the budget tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many BYD Premium-36 BF panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 20 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 28 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.