Canadian Solar — Canada/China

BiHiKu 395-A Black

The Canadian Solar BiHiKu 395-A Black is a 395W PERC solar panel with 19.5% efficiency. Backed by a 25-year warranty.

Standard TierFEOC: Restricted

395W

Wattage

19.5%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

25 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Canadian Solar
Model
BiHiKu 395-A Black
Series
BiHiKu
Wattage
395W
Module Efficiency
19.5%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
65-67" x 39-40"
Weight
44 lbs
Warranty
25 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$2.13
Est. 7kW System Cost
$14,910
Est. 10kW System Cost
$21,300
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
Canada/China
FEOC Status
fail

Other Canadian Solar Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
HiKu 490W D490W22.7%N-Type TOPCon$2.99
BiHiKu 490W D490W22.7%N-Type TOPCon$2.99
CS 490W D490W22.7%N-Type TOPCon$2.99
KuMax 490W D490W22.7%N-Type TOPCon$2.99
SuperPower 490W D490W22.7%N-Type TOPCon$2.99

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
Panasonic EverVolt 425W E Pro425W22.5%$4.18
Panasonic EverVolt VK 425W E Pro425W22.5%$4.18
Panasonic HIT 425W E Pro425W22.5%$4.18
Panasonic HIT Plus 425W E Pro425W22.5%$4.18

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 395W Canadian Solar BiHiKu 395-A Black cost?
The Canadian Solar BiHiKu 395-A Black costs approximately $841 per panel ($$2.13/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $14,910 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 Canadian Solar BiHiKu 395-A Black a good solar panel?
The Canadian Solar BiHiKu 395-A Black has 19.5% efficiency and a 25 years warranty, placing it in the standard tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many Canadian Solar BiHiKu 395-A Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 18 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.