BYD — China

Premium Plus 385W C HD

The BYD Premium Plus 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 Plus 385W C HD
Series
Premium Plus
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

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
Premium 460W D Plus460W21%PERC$2.38
Standard 460W D Plus460W21%PERC$2.38
Premium Plus 460W D Plus460W21%PERC$2.38
Premium 455W C455W20.8%N-Type TOPCon$2.31
Standard 455W C455W20.8%N-Type TOPCon$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 385W BYD Premium Plus 385W C HD cost?
The BYD Premium Plus 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 (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 Plus 385W C HD a good solar panel?
The BYD Premium Plus 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 Plus 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.

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.