Yingli Solar — China
YL 405W B Silver
The Yingli Solar YL 405W B Silver is a 405W PERC solar panel with 19.1% efficiency. Backed by a 12-year warranty.
Budget TierFEOC: Restricted
405W
Wattage
19.1%
Efficiency
PERC
Cell Type
12 years
Warranty
Full Specifications
- Brand
- Yingli Solar
- Model
- YL 405W B Silver
- Series
- YL
- Wattage
- 405W
- Module Efficiency
- 19.1%
- Cell Type
- PERC
- Dimensions
- 66-80" x 39-41"
- Weight
- 46 lbs
- Warranty
- 12 years
- Est. Price Per Watt
- $1.98
- Est. 7kW System Cost
- $13,860
- Est. 10kW System Cost
- $19,800
- Temperature Coefficient
- -0.35%/°C
- Bifacial
- No
- Origin
- China
- FEOC Status
- fail
Other Yingli Solar Panels
| Model | Wattage | Efficiency | Cell | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda 435W D Plus | 435W | 19.9% | PERC | $2.22 |
| YL 435W D Plus | 435W | 19.9% | PERC | $2.22 |
| Panda Pro 435W D Plus | 435W | 19.9% | PERC | $2.22 |
| Panda 430W C | 430W | 19.8% | PERC | $2.19 |
| YL 430W C | 430W | 19.8% | PERC | $2.19 |
Similar Wattage Panels (Competitors)
| Panel | Wattage | Efficiency | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunPower Maxeon 435W A Ultra | 435W | 22.7% | $4.42 |
| SunPower Performance 435W A Ultra | 435W | 22.7% | $4.42 |
| SunPower X-Series 435W A Ultra | 435W | 22.7% | $4.42 |
| SunPower E-Series 435W A Ultra | 435W | 22.7% | $4.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 405W Yingli Solar YL 405W B Silver cost?
The Yingli Solar YL 405W B Silver costs approximately $802 per panel ($$1.98/W). A typical 7kW system using this panel would cost around $13,860 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 Yingli Solar YL 405W B Silver a good solar panel?
The Yingli Solar YL 405W B Silver has 19.1% 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 405W 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.