Canadian Solar — Canada/China
KuMax-38 All-Black
The Canadian Solar KuMax-38 All-Black is a 380W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 19.0% efficiency. Backed by a 25-year warranty.
Standard Tier
FEOC: Restricted
380W
Wattage
19%
Efficiency
N-Type TOPCon
Cell Type
25 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- Canadian Solar
- Model
- KuMax-38 All-Black
- Series
- KuMax
- Wattage
- 380W
- Module Efficiency
- 19%
- Cell Type
- N-Type TOPCon
- Dimensions
- 65-67" x 39-40"
- Weight
- 43 lbs
- Warranty
- 25 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $2.00
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $14,000
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $20,000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunPower Maxeon 410W A All-Black | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
| SunPower Maxeon 410W B | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
| SunPower Maxeon 410W D HD | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
| SunPower Performance 410W A All-Black | 410W | 21.9% | $4.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 380W Canadian Solar KuMax-38 All-Black cost?
The Canadian Solar KuMax-38 All-Black costs approximately $760 per panel ($$2.00/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $14,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost drops to $9,800.
Is the Canadian Solar KuMax-38 All-Black a good solar panel?
The Canadian Solar KuMax-38 All-Black has 19% 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 KuMax-38 All-Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 19 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 27 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.