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 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.

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.

How much does a Watt module cost in Europe?

Here it is still possible to use modules that have prices fluctuating in the region of or above €0.60 per watt like most of the products from Germany, Japan or Korea. The highest demand within Europe is still from the United Kingdom, where new megawatt farms are constantly springing up.

Why are PV module prices rising?

Module prices: New clouds are gathering on the PV horizon as difficult market conditions for modules persist, exacerbated by an unwieldy, if good-intentioned, take-back and recycling scheme. In January, module prices of products from Asia climbed by a few percent age points across the board.

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.