Rising Sun Solar — China

RS 405W A BF

The Rising Sun Solar RS 405W A BF is a 405W PERC solar panel with 18.8% efficiency. Backed by a 15-year warranty.

Budget TierFEOC: RestrictedBifacial

405W

Wattage

18.8%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

15 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Rising Sun Solar
Model
RS 405W A BF
Series
RS
Wattage
405W
Module Efficiency
18.8%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
66-80" x 39-41"
Weight
46 lbs
Warranty
15 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$1.94
Est. 7kW System Cost
$13,580
Est. 10kW System Cost
$19,400
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
Yes
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 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 Rising Sun Solar RS 405W A BF cost?
The Rising Sun Solar RS 405W A BF costs approximately $786 per panel ($$1.94/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $13,580 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 405W A BF a good solar panel?
The Rising Sun Solar RS 405W A BF has 18.8% efficiency and a 15 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 405W A BF 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.