Solar4America — US

S4A 385W E BF

The Solar4America S4A 385W E BF is a 385W PERC solar panel with 19.5% efficiency. Made in US. Backed by a 25-year warranty.

Standard Tier🇺🇸 Domestic Content Bonus EligibleBifacial

385W

Wattage

19.5%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

25 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Solar4America
Model
S4A 385W E BF
Series
S4A
Wattage
385W
Module Efficiency
19.5%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
65-67" x 39-40"
Weight
43 lbs
Warranty
25 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$2.42
Est. 7kW System Cost
$16,940
Est. 10kW System Cost
$24,200
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
Yes
Origin
US
FEOC Status
pass

Other Solar4America Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
S4A 450W D450W21.7%PERC$2.97
S4A 445W C All-Black445W21.5%N-Type TOPCon$2.92
S4A 440W E Pro440W21.3%N-Type TOPCon$2.88
S4A 435W B BF435W21.2%PERC$2.85
S4A 430W A HC430W21%N-Type TOPCon$2.80

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
Panasonic HIT 415W C415W22%$3.94
Panasonic HIT 415W E Max415W22%$3.94
SunPower Maxeon 415W C Plus415W22%$4.12
SunPower Maxeon 415W B Ultra415W22%$4.12

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 385W Solar4America S4A 385W E BF cost?
The Solar4America S4A 385W E BF costs approximately $932 per panel ($$2.42/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $16,940 before incentives.

⚠ The 30% federal solar tax credit has ended — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025, and the Section 48E construction-start deadline passed 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 Solar4America S4A 385W E BF a good solar panel?
The Solar4America S4A 385W E BF has 19.5% efficiency and a 25 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 Solar4America S4A 385W E BF panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 19 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 26 panels. The exact number depends on your roof space, energy usage, and local sun hours.

Written & reviewed by

EnergyTools Research Team — Solar Energy Research Group

The EnergyTools Research Team compiles and verifies residential solar data from NREL, EPA, and state utility commissions. Methodology is reviewed quarterly.

  • Source data: NREL PVWatts V8 + Utility Rates V3 APIs
  • Source data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle efficiency data
  • Methodology reviewed quarterly

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EIA, state utility commissions· Updated 2026.