The EPOCH 430W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (Epoch-400SPP-1-N) is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 3.9 to 3.9. The LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) wins on durability.
A low-cost large bifacial panel for a home rooftop, shed or ground-mount array on a 24 V or 48 V system with an MPPT controller. The thin paperwork and unstated warranty make it a price play rather than a long-term pick.
Amazon $269.99A low-cost large bifacial panel for a home rooftop, shed or ground-mount array on a 24 V or 48 V system with an MPPT controller. Buy it for the price, not the paperwork, since the seller publishes very few specs.
Amazon $269.98Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 150 w and up rigid solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EPOCH 430W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (Epoch-400SPP-1-N) | LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 45% | 83 $0.63 per rated watt | 84 $0.62 per rated watt |
| Tested output 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Durability 25% | 40 IP68 | 60 no IP rating, 10-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| EPOCH 430W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (Epoch-400SPP-1-N) | LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 430 W | 435 W |
| Efficiency | 25% (published as "up to 25%" without saying whether this is cell or module efficiency) | - |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, half-cut, Grade A+) | Monocrystalline (N-type) |
| Bifacial | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 39.7 V | 37.3 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 33.1 V | 31.6 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.6 A | - |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 13 A | 13.8 A |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 53.8 lb (24.4 kg) | - |
| Dimensions | 67.8 x 44.65 x 1.18 in | 68 x 45 x 1.5 in |
| Frame | aluminum, pre-drilled mounting holes | aluminum |
| Glass | - | tempered |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | - |
| Warranty | - | 10 years |
| Output warranty | 84.7% output after 30 years (0.40% a year), per the listing's graphic | "over 30 years" power output warranty; no percentage given |
