Mid-Range★★★★4.3/5

Canadian Solar Solar Panels

5 panel models | Up to 23.3% efficiency | Canada

23.3%

Top Efficiency

620W

Max Wattage

25yr

Performance Warranty

2001

Founded

About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, with a strong reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective panels at massive scale. Headquartered in Ontario, the company operates manufacturing facilities worldwide and offers an extensive product lineup spanning residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

Pros

Excellent value with competitive pricing
Wide range of products for every application
One of the largest and most bankable solar companies globally
Strong track record of reliability and consistent quality

Cons

Product warranty slightly shorter than premium brands on some models
Efficiency lags behind top premium panels
Most manufacturing occurs overseas despite Canadian headquarters

Canadian Solar Solar Panel Models

Model	Wattage	Efficiency	Cell Type	Price/Watt	Warranty
HiHero	445W	23.3%	HJT	$0.85-$1.25	25/25yr
TOPBiHiKu7	620W	22.5%	TOPCon	$0.55-$0.85	15/30yr
HiKu6	540W	21.3%	Monocrystalline	$0.45-$0.75	12/25yr
HiKu7	590W	21.8%	Monocrystalline	$0.48-$0.78	12/25yr
HiDM CS1H-MS	410W	21%	Monocrystalline	$0.60-$0.90	12/25yr

Detailed Specifications

HiHero

Wattage

445W

Efficiency

23.3%

Cell Technology

HJT

Dimensions

74.8 x 41.5 x 1.2 in

Weight

44.8 lbs

Temperature Coefficient

-0.26%/°C

Degradation Rate

0.25%/year

Product Warranty

25 years

Performance Warranty

25 years

TOPBiHiKu7

Wattage

620W

Efficiency

22.5%

Cell Technology

TOPCon

Dimensions

92.5 x 45.5 x 1.4 in

Weight

72.8 lbs

Temperature Coefficient

-0.3%/°C

Degradation Rate

0.35%/year

Product Warranty

15 years

Performance Warranty

30 years

HiKu6

Wattage

540W

Efficiency

21.3%

Cell Technology

Monocrystalline

Dimensions

89.4 x 44.6 x 1.4 in

Weight

62.4 lbs

Temperature Coefficient

-0.34%/°C

Degradation Rate

0.4%/year

Product Warranty

12 years

Performance Warranty

25 years

HiKu7

Wattage

590W

Efficiency

21.8%

Cell Technology

Monocrystalline

Dimensions

92.5 x 45.5 x 1.4 in

Weight

70.5 lbs

Temperature Coefficient

-0.34%/°C

Degradation Rate

0.4%/year

Product Warranty

12 years

Performance Warranty

25 years

HiDM CS1H-MS

Wattage

410W

Efficiency

21%

Cell Technology

Monocrystalline

Dimensions

74.8 x 41.5 x 1.4 in

Weight

46.3 lbs

Temperature Coefficient

-0.35%/°C

Degradation Rate

0.4%/year

Product Warranty

12 years

Performance Warranty

25 years

Canadian Solar Solar Panels FAQ

Canadian Solar is a mid-range-tier solar panel manufacturer headquartered in Canada, rated 4.3/5 by industry experts. Their panels offer up to 23.3% efficiency with 25-year performance warranties. Excellent value with competitive pricing.

Canadian Solar solar panels range from $0.60 to $1.25 per watt. For a typical 6kW system, that's approximately $5,100 to $7,500 before the 30% federal tax credit.

The most efficient Canadian Solar panel is the HiHero at 23.3% efficiency and 620W. Higher efficiency panels are ideal for homes with limited roof space.

Canadian Solar offers 25-year product warranties and 25-year performance warranties on their solar panels. The performance warranty guarantees at least 93.8% output after 25 years.