BYD — China
Premium 385W C HD
The BYD Premium 385W C HD is a 385W PERC solar panel with 18.7% efficiency. Backed by a 12-year warranty.
Budget TierFEOC: Restricted
385W
Wattage
18.7%
Efficiency
PERC
Cell Type
12 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- BYD
- Model
- Premium 385W C HD
- Series
- Premium
- Wattage
- 385W
- Module Efficiency
- 18.7%
- Cell Type
- PERC
- Dimensions
- 65-67" x 39-40"
- Weight
- 43 lbs
- Warranty
- 12 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $1.57
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $10,990
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $15,700
- 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic HIT 415W C | 415W | 22% | $3.94 |
| Panasonic HIT 415W E Max | 415W | 22% | $3.94 |
| SunPower Maxeon 415W C Plus | 415W | 22% | $4.12 |
| SunPower Maxeon 415W B Ultra | 415W | 22% | $4.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 385W BYD Premium 385W C HD cost?
The BYD Premium 385W C HD costs approximately $604 per panel ($$1.57/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $10,990 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 385W C HD a good solar panel?
The BYD Premium 385W C HD has 18.7% 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 385W C HD panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 19 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 26 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.