Meyer Burger — Germany

BARRIER 425W A Black

The Meyer Burger BARRIER 425W A Black is a 425W HJT solar panel with 21.1% efficiency. Made in Germany. Backed by a 30-year warranty.

Premium TierBifacial

425W

Wattage

21.1%

Efficiency

HJT

Cell Type

30 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Meyer Burger
Model
BARRIER 425W A Black
Series
BARRIER
Wattage
425W
Module Efficiency
21.1%
Cell Type
HJT
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
48 lbs
Warranty
30 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$3.44
Est. 7kW System Cost
$24,080
Est. 10kW System Cost
$34,400
Temperature Coefficient
-0.25%/°C
Bifacial
Yes
Origin
Germany
FEOC Status
likely_pass

Other Meyer Burger Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
BARRIER 455W E Pro455W21.9%HJT$3.76
HIGH 455W E Pro455W21.9%HJT$3.76
PREMIUM 455W E Pro455W21.9%HJT$3.76
BARRIER 450W D Plus450W21.8%HJT$3.72
HIGH 450W D Plus450W21.8%HJT$3.72

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
Maxeon Maxeon 3 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72
Maxeon Maxeon 6 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72
Maxeon Maxeon 7 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72
Maxeon Maxeon Air 455W E Pro455W23.5%$4.72

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 425W Meyer Burger BARRIER 425W A Black cost?
The Meyer Burger BARRIER 425W A Black costs approximately $1462 per panel ($$3.44/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $24,080 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 Meyer Burger BARRIER 425W A Black a good solar panel?
The Meyer Burger BARRIER 425W A Black has 21.1% efficiency and a 30 years warranty, placing it in the premium tier. This is above-average efficiency, making it a strong choice.
How many Meyer Burger BARRIER 425W A Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 17 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 24 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.