Price fluctuation range of photovoltaic panels

Will solar module prices increase in the next six months?

Solar module prices are expected to increase significantly from current levels in the next six months, according to Yana Hryshko, head of Solar Supply Chain Research for Wood Mackenzie. “Prices have to increase, as the Chinese solar manufacturing industry is going to do everything to make this happen,” she told pv magazine.

Why is monitoring the price development of solar modules important?

Monitoring the price development of solar modules is of crucial importance for investors, manufacturers and other players in the solar energy industry. A sound understanding of market trends makes it possible to make the most of opportunities and take forward-looking decisions.

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In doing so, we differentiate between the main technologies available on the market. Since 2009, pvXchange has provided a unique price index for the european market, which has become an invaluable industry tool. Today, it is hard to imagine the industry without our price index, trend data, and in-depth analysis and commentary.

Will the PV module sector see a 45% increase in production capacity?

This year, the module sector may still see 40-45% of increase in production capacity, which will reach beyond 470 GW by the end of the year, estimated PV InfoLink. Module makers appeared reserved towards price quotes next year amid lofty production costs.

How will PV supply chain prices change in 2021?

In 2021, PV supply chain see dramatic price fluctuations. Polysilicon shortages crippled production output across the supply chain, whilst energy intensity and consumption control and power rationing imposed since September affected overall raw material supply. Against these backdrops, not only supply chain prices, but prices for module BOM surged.

How much will a Tier 1 solar module cost?

“The technology transition is happening much faster than everyone expected.” Hryshko expects prices of high-quality Tier 1 solar modules to soon exceed $0.12/W. “This means module prices will at least match production costs for the first time in months,” she highlights.