Canadian Solar — Canada/China
KuMax 450W B All-Black
The Canadian Solar KuMax 450W B All-Black is a 450W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 21.3% efficiency. Backed by a 30-year warranty.
Standard Tier
FEOC: Restricted
Bifacial
450W
Wattage
21.3%
Efficiency
N-Type TOPCon
Cell Type
30 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- Canadian Solar
- Model
- KuMax 450W B All-Black
- Series
- KuMax
- Wattage
- 450W
- Module Efficiency
- 21.3%
- Cell Type
- N-Type TOPCon
- Dimensions
- 78-82" x 39-41"
- Weight
- 53 lbs
- Warranty
- 30 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $2.61
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $18,270
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $26,100
- Temperature Coefficient
- -0.25%/°C
- Bifacial
- Yes
- 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 450W Canadian Solar KuMax 450W B All-Black cost?
The Canadian Solar KuMax 450W B All-Black costs approximately $1175 per panel ($$2.61/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $18,270 before incentives. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost drops to $12,789.
Is the Canadian Solar KuMax 450W B All-Black a good solar panel?
The Canadian Solar KuMax 450W B All-Black has 21.3% efficiency and a 30 years warranty, placing it in the standard tier. This is above-average efficiency, making it a strong choice.
How many Canadian Solar KuMax 450W B All-Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 16 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 23 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.