Current photovoltaic panel price trend chart

What's going on with the European photovoltaics market?

Module prices: The European photovoltaics market continues its downward trend. New concepts are making new inroads but slower than expected. Dwindling demand in Europe has kept module prices under pressure. Nearly every product across the board, regardless of origin or brand, has fallen by a couple of percentage points over last month's prices.

Are photovoltaic module prices going down?

The end of photovoltaic module price declines, which became apparent within the last few months, was confirmed by recent investigations. While the average price level was still slightly decreasing at the start of 2013, compared to December 2012, a trend reversal was already visible at the end of January.

Will a photovoltaic module price increase by 10 cent/WP?

This would lead to a price increase for end products “Made in Europe” by at least 10 Cent/Wp. Read the full entry in the April edition of pv magazine, due out on April 4. The end of photovoltaic module price declines, which became apparent within the last few months, was confirmed by recent investigations.

Are photovoltaic module prices stagnating?

While module prices for so-called non-EU projects, i.e. photovoltaic plants that are being built beyond the control of the EU Commission and its regulations, are once again (or still) located in the lower 40 eurocent range, prices within the European Union are stagnating just above the 50 eurocent mark.

How does the minimum price regulation affect the photovoltaic market?

Module prices: The minimum price regulation paralyzes the European photovoltaic market. The existing EU minimum import prices for Chinese modules and cells are preventing a much-needed downward price adjustment for products of all regions of origin. The prices are still largely stable.

Why is photovoltaic demand increasing?

A small segment of the photovoltaics industry is enjoying increased demand, even if the cause is nothing to celebrate. With the end of winter and the severe storms in recent weeks, the demand for replacement modules has climbed sharply.