What is a solar module price assessment?

The price assessments reflect solar modules with an output of 570-720W, TOPcon specification and wafer sizes of 182-210. Prices will be expressed in US cents per watt. In addition, the Platts Global Solar Module Marker is a daily average of the six individual solar module panel assessments, providing a global perspective of solar panel prices.

What are Platts solar module price assessments?

The Platts Solar Module price assessments are aimed at providing a transparent source of pricing data. Image: Trina Solar Recent volatility in PV module pricing has prompted Platts, part of global market data and benchmarking provider S&P Global Commodities, to launch a new daily spot market price assessment for modules in the US, Asia and Europe.

Why are solar module prices so volatile?

Alongside growing demand, since the start of 2023, S&P Global said a combination of importation duties, oversupply and supply chain costs have led to significant solar module pricing volatility. The tool will track six different module spot prices, covering differing geographies, megawattage and time periods.

Why are solar modules so expensive?

Solar modules have become one of the most sought-after commodities in the increasingly competitive energy markets.” Alongside growing demand, since the start of 2023, S&P Global said a combination of importation duties, oversupply and supply chain costs have led to significant solar module pricing volatility.

Will solar power be the most installed energy source in the future?

“Solar PV will be the most installed energy source for the next decades, with S&P Global Commodity Insights forecasting more than 4TWdc of new installations before 2030, which equates to three times the total power generation capacity of the US today,” said Edurne Zoco, executive director of analysis, clean energy technology, S&P Global.