BYD — China

Standard 400W B Black

The BYD Standard 400W B Black is a 400W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 19.1% efficiency. Backed by a 17-year warranty.

Budget TierFEOC: Restricted

400W

Wattage

19.1%

Efficiency

N-Type TOPCon

Cell Type

17 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
BYD
Model
Standard 400W B Black
Series
Standard
Wattage
400W
Module Efficiency
19.1%
Cell Type
N-Type TOPCon
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
46 lbs
Warranty
17 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$1.71
Est. 7kW System Cost
$11,970
Est. 10kW System Cost
$17,100
Temperature Coefficient
-0.25%/°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

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
SunPower Maxeon 430W E Max430W22.6%$4.38
SunPower Maxeon 430W B All-Black430W22.6%$4.38
SunPower Maxeon 430W C Black430W22.6%$4.38
SunPower Performance 430W E Max430W22.6%$4.38

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 400W BYD Standard 400W B Black cost?
The BYD Standard 400W B Black costs approximately $684 per panel ($$1.71/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $11,970 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 400W B Black a good solar panel?
The BYD Standard 400W B Black has 19.1% efficiency and a 17 years warranty, placing it in the budget tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many BYD Standard 400W B Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 18 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 25 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.