Canadian Solar — Canada/China

CS 360W Plus

The Canadian Solar CS 360W Plus is a 360W PERC solar panel with 18.3% efficiency. Backed by a 25-year warranty.

Standard TierFEOC: Restricted

360W

Wattage

18.3%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

25 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Canadian Solar
Model
CS 360W Plus
Series
CS
Wattage
360W
Module Efficiency
18.3%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
65-67" x 39-40"
Weight
41 lbs
Warranty
25 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$1.81
Est. 7kW System Cost
$12,670
Est. 10kW System Cost
$18,100
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
Canada/China
FEOC Status
fail

Other Canadian Solar Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
CS 490W D490W22.7%N-Type TOPCon$2.99
CS 485W C All-Black485W22.5%PERC$2.93
CS 475W B BF475W22.2%N-Type TOPCon$2.85
CS 470W A HC470W22%PERC$2.80
CS 465W D Plus465W21.8%N-Type TOPCon$2.75

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
SunPower Maxeon 390W B Plus390W21.2%$3.79
SunPower Maxeon 385W D HC385W21%$3.71
SunPower Maxeon 380W A380W20.8%$3.63
Maxeon 3 385W Pro385W20.8%$3.29

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 360W Canadian Solar CS 360W Plus cost?
The Canadian Solar CS 360W Plus costs approximately $652 per panel ($$1.81/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $12,670 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 Canadian Solar CS 360W Plus a good solar panel?
The Canadian Solar CS 360W Plus has 18.3% 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 CS 360W Plus 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

EnergyTools Research Team — Solar Energy Research Group

The EnergyTools Research Team compiles and verifies residential solar data from NREL, EPA, and state utility commissions. Methodology is reviewed quarterly.

  • Source data: NREL PVWatts V8 + Utility Rates V3 APIs
  • Source data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle efficiency data
  • Methodology reviewed quarterly

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EIA, state utility commissions· Updated 2026.