Yingli Solar — China

YL 355-D Max

The Yingli Solar YL 355-D Max is a 355W PERC solar panel with 17.6% efficiency. Backed by a 12-year warranty.

Budget TierFEOC: Restricted

355W

Wattage

17.6%

Efficiency

PERC

Cell Type

12 years

Warranty

Full Specifications

Brand
Yingli Solar
Model
YL 355-D Max
Series
YL
Wattage
355W
Module Efficiency
17.6%
Cell Type
PERC
Dimensions
65-67" x 39-40"
Weight
40 lbs
Warranty
12 years
Est. Price Per Watt
$1.53
Est. 7kW System Cost
$10,710
Est. 10kW System Cost
$15,300
Temperature Coefficient
-0.35%/°C
Bifacial
No
Origin
China
FEOC Status
fail

Other Yingli Solar Panels

ModelWattageEfficiencyCell$/W
YL 435W D Plus435W19.9%PERC$2.22
YL 430W C430W19.8%PERC$2.19
YL 425W A Ultra425W19.6%PERC$2.13
YL 420W B All-Black420W19.5%PERC$2.10
YL 415W A BF415W19.4%PERC$2.07

Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)

PanelWattageEfficiency$/W
SunPower Maxeon 385W D HC385W21%$3.71
SunPower Maxeon 380W A380W20.8%$3.63
Maxeon 3 385W Pro385W20.8%$3.29
SunPower Maxeon 375-D Max375W20.7%$3.58

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 355W Yingli Solar YL 355-D Max cost?
The Yingli Solar YL 355-D Max costs approximately $543 per panel ($$1.53/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $10,710 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 Yingli Solar YL 355-D Max a good solar panel?
The Yingli Solar YL 355-D Max has 17.6% efficiency and a 12 years warranty, placing it in the budget tier. This is a solid mid-range panel suitable for most residential installations.
How many Yingli Solar YL 355-D Max panels do I need?
For a typical 7kW residential system, you'd need approximately 20 panels. For a 10kW system, plan for about 29 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.