BYD — China
Premium-38 All-Black
The BYD Premium-38 All-Black is a 380W PERC solar panel with 18.5% efficiency. Backed by a 12-year warranty.
Budget TierFEOC: Restricted
380W
Wattage
18.5%
Efficiency
PERC
Cell Type
12 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- BYD
- Model
- Premium-38 All-Black
- Series
- Premium
- Wattage
- 380W
- Module Efficiency
- 18.5%
- Cell Type
- PERC
- Dimensions
- 65-67" x 39-40"
- Weight
- 43 lbs
- Warranty
- 12 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $1.50
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $10,500
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $15,000
- Temperature Coefficient
- -0.35%/°C
- Bifacial
- No
- Origin
- China
- FEOC Status
- fail
Other BYD Panels
| Model | Wattage | Efficiency | Cell | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 460W D Plus | 460W | 21% | PERC | $2.38 |
| Standard 460W D Plus | 460W | 21% | PERC | $2.38 |
| Premium Plus 460W D Plus | 460W | 21% | PERC | $2.38 |
| Premium 455W C | 455W | 20.8% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.31 |
| Standard 455W C | 455W | 20.8% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.31 |
Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)
| Panel | Wattage | Efficiency | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunPower Maxeon 410W A All-Black | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
| SunPower Maxeon 410W B | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
| SunPower Maxeon 410W D HD | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
| SunPower Performance 410W A All-Black | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 380W BYD Premium-38 All-Black cost?
The BYD Premium-38 All-Black costs approximately $570 per panel ($$1.50/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $10,500 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 BYD Premium-38 All-Black a good solar panel?
The BYD Premium-38 All-Black has 18.5% 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-38 All-Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 19 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 27 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.