BYD — China

Standard-36 BF

The BYD Standard-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
Standard-36 BF
Series
Standard
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

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

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
SunPower Maxeon 395W C Pro395W21.4%$3.87
SunPower Maxeon 395W E BF395W21.4%$3.87
SunPower Performance 395W C Pro395W21.4%$3.87
SunPower Performance 395W E BF395W21.4%$3.87

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 365W BYD Standard-36 BF cost?
The BYD Standard-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 (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 Standard-36 BF a good solar panel?
The BYD Standard-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 Standard-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.

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.