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 Tier
FEOC: 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
| Model | Wattage | Efficiency | Cell | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 425W D Plus | 425W | 19.5% | PERC | $2.15 |
| RS 420W C | 420W | 19.3% | PERC | $2.09 |
| RS 415W A Ultra | 415W | 19.2% | PERC | $2.06 |
| RS 410W E Max | 410W | 19% | PERC | $2.00 |
| RS 410W B All-Black | 410W | 19% | PERC | $2.00 |
Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)
| Panel | Wattage | Efficiency | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunPower Maxeon 430W E Max | 430W | 22.6% | $4.38 |
| SunPower Maxeon 430W B All-Black | 430W | 22.6% | $4.38 |
| SunPower Maxeon 430W C Black | 430W | 22.6% | $4.38 |
| SunPower Performance 430W E Max | 430W | 22.6% | $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. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost drops to $9,359.
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.