REC — Singapore

Alpha 405W C Pro

The REC Alpha 405W C Pro is a 405W N-Type TOPCon solar panel with 20.7% efficiency. Backed by a 25-year warranty.

Premium Tier

405W

Wattage

20.7%

Efficiency

N-Type TOPCon

Cell Type

25 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
REC
Model
Alpha 405W C Pro
Series
Alpha
Wattage
405W
Module Efficiency
20.7%
Cell Type
N-Type TOPCon
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
46 lbs
Warranty
25 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$3.04
Est. 7kW System Cost
$21,280
Est. 10kW System Cost
$30,400
Temperature Coefficient
-0.25%/°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
Singapore
FEOC Status
likely_pass

Other REC Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
Alpha 455W E Pro455W23%N-Type TOPCon$3.84
N-Peak 455W E Pro455W23%N-Type TOPCon$3.84
Alpha Pure 455W E Pro455W23%N-Type TOPCon$3.84
Alpha Pro 455W E Pro455W23%N-Type TOPCon$3.84
Alpha 450W D Plus450W22.8%HJT$3.77

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 REC Alpha 405W C Pro cost?
The REC Alpha 405W C Pro costs approximately $1231 per panel ($$3.04/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $21,280 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 REC Alpha 405W C Pro a good solar panel?
The REC Alpha 405W C Pro has 20.7% efficiency and a 25 years warranty, placing it in the premium tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many REC Alpha 405W C Pro 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 — 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.