Mission Solar β€” US

MSE Plus 405W C Black

The Mission Solar MSE Plus 405W C Black is a 405W PERC solar panel with 20.1% efficiency. Made in US. Backed by a 30-year warranty.

Standard TierπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Domestic Content Bonus Eligible

405W

Wattage

20.1%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

30 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Mission Solar
Model
MSE Plus 405W C Black
Series
MSE Plus
Wattage
405W
Module Efficiency
20.1%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
46 lbs
Warranty
30 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$2.67
Est. 7kW System Cost
$18,690
Est. 10kW System Cost
$26,700
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/Β°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
US
FEOC Status
pass

Other Mission Solar Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
MSE 440W D440W21.1%PERC$3.00
MSE Plus 440W D440W21.1%PERC$3.00
MSE Pro 440W D440W21.1%PERC$3.00
MSE 435W C All-Black435W20.9%N-Type TOPCon$2.93
MSE Plus 435W C All-Black435W20.9%N-Type TOPCon$2.93

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
SunPower Maxeon 435W A Ultra435W22.7%$4.42
SunPower Performance 435W A Ultra435W22.7%$4.42
SunPower X-Series 435W A Ultra435W22.7%$4.42
SunPower E-Series 435W A Ultra435W22.7%$4.42

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 405W Mission Solar MSE Plus 405W C Black cost?
The Mission Solar MSE Plus 405W C Black costs approximately $1081 per panel ($$2.67/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $18,690 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 Mission Solar MSE Plus 405W C Black a good solar panel?
The Mission Solar MSE Plus 405W C Black has 20.1% efficiency and a 30 years warranty, placing it in the standard tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations. It also qualifies for the domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act.
How many Mission Solar MSE Plus 405W C Black panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 18 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 25 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.

Written & reviewed by

Jeremy Wolfe β€” 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 commissionsβ€” updated 2026.