Rising Sun Solar — China

RS 400W B Silver

The Rising Sun Solar RS 400W B Silver is a 400W PERC solar panel with 18.7% efficiency. Backed by a 10-year warranty.

Budget TierFEOC: Restricted

400W

Wattage

18.7%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

10 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Rising Sun Solar
Model
RS 400W B Silver
Series
RS
Wattage
400W
Module Efficiency
18.7%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
46 lbs
Warranty
10 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$1.91
Est. 7kW System Cost
$13,370
Est. 10kW System Cost
$19,100
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
China
FEOC Status
fail

Other Rising Sun Solar Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
RS 425W D Plus425W19.5%PERC$2.15
RS 420W C420W19.3%PERC$2.09
RS 415W A Ultra415W19.2%PERC$2.06
RS 410W E Max410W19%PERC$2.00
RS 410W B All-Black410W19%PERC$2.00

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
SunPower Maxeon 430W E Max430W22.6%$4.38
SunPower Maxeon 430W B All-Black430W22.6%$4.38
SunPower Maxeon 430W C Black430W22.6%$4.38
SunPower Performance 430W E Max430W22.6%$4.38

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 400W Rising Sun Solar RS 400W B Silver cost?
The Rising Sun Solar RS 400W B Silver costs approximately $764 per panel ($$1.91/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $13,370 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 Rising Sun Solar RS 400W B Silver a good solar panel?
The Rising Sun Solar RS 400W B Silver has 18.7% efficiency and a 10 years warranty, placing it in the budget tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many Rising Sun Solar RS 400W B Silver 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.