Canadian Solar — Canada/China
CS 455W A Ultra
The Canadian Solar CS 455W A Ultra is a 455W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 21.5% efficiency. Backed by a 25-year warranty.
Standard Tier
FEOC: Restricted
455W
Wattage
21.5%
Efficiency
N-Type TOPCon
Cell Type
25 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- Canadian Solar
- Model
- CS 455W A Ultra
- Series
- CS
- Wattage
- 455W
- Module Efficiency
- 21.5%
- Cell Type
- N-Type TOPCon
- Dimensions
- 78-82" x 39-41"
- Weight
- 53 lbs
- Warranty
- 25 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $2.67
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $18,690
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $26,700
- Temperature Coefficient
- -0.25%/°C
- Bifacial
- No
- Origin
- Canada/China
- FEOC Status
- fail
Other Canadian Solar Panels
| Model | Wattage | Efficiency | Cell | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiKu 490W D | 490W | 22.7% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.99 |
| BiHiKu 490W D | 490W | 22.7% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.99 |
| CS 490W D | 490W | 22.7% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.99 |
| KuMax 490W D | 490W | 22.7% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.99 |
| SuperPower 490W D | 490W | 22.7% | N-Type TOPCon | $2.99 |
Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)
| Panel | Wattage | Efficiency | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxeon Maxeon 3 455W E Pro | 455W | 23.5% | $4.72 |
| Maxeon Maxeon 6 455W E Pro | 455W | 23.5% | $4.72 |
| Maxeon Maxeon 7 455W E Pro | 455W | 23.5% | $4.72 |
| Maxeon Maxeon Air 455W E Pro | 455W | 23.5% | $4.72 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 455W Canadian Solar CS 455W A Ultra cost?
The Canadian Solar CS 455W A Ultra costs approximately $1215 per panel ($$2.67/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $18,690 before incentives. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost drops to $13,083.
Is the Canadian Solar CS 455W A Ultra a good solar panel?
The Canadian Solar CS 455W A Ultra has 21.5% efficiency and a 25 years warranty, placing it in the standard tier. This is above-average efficiency, making it a strong choice.
How many Canadian Solar CS 455W A Ultra panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 16 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 22 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.