Swedish photovoltaic module prices

Are photovoltaic modules going up in Europe?

In Europe, the price increase for photovoltaic modules is not quite as strong as expected, at least until now. In particular, thin film module prices remained relatively stable, with March showing barely any movement.

Where did photovoltaic cost data come from?

Photovoltaic cost data between 1975 and 2003 has been taken from Nemet (2009), between 2004 and 2009 from Farmer & Lafond (2016), and since 2010 from IRENA. Prices from Nemet (2009) and Farmer & Lafond (2016) have been converted to 2024 US$ using the US GDP deflator, to account for the effects of inflation.

Are photovoltaic module prices stagnating?

While module prices for non-EU projects are in the lower 40 eurocent range, prices within the European Union are stagnating just above the 50 eurocent mark.

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

Recent investigations have confirmed the end of photovoltaic module price declines. 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.

Are photovoltaic module prices decreasing?

Recent investigations confirm that the end of photovoltaic module price declines was apparent within the last few months. 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.

Why did PV module prices drop in December?

The PV industry witnessed more price declines for silicon modules and thin film technologies in December. The main reason for this is likely to be efforts of both suppliers and wholesalers to reduce stocks at the end of the year.