9 Data-Backed Trends Shaping PV Module Costs to 2030
Unlock the future of PV module costs. Our data-backed analysis reveals 9 key trends in solar panel cost, helping you navigate market forecasts to 2030.
Average price of solar modules, expressed in US dollars per watt, adjusted for inflation. Data source: IRENA (2025); Nemet (2009); Farmer and Lafond (2016) – Learn more about this data Note: Costs are expressed in constant 2024 US$ per watt.
However, as the primary cost component of photovoltaic modules, the price of solar cells plays a decisive role in module pricing. Due to the oversupply of polysilicon in earlier periods, prices have been under sustained pressure since 2023, even falling below cost levels in the first half of 2024.
Note: Costs are expressed in constant 2024 US$ per watt. Global estimates are used before 2010; European market benchmarks thereafter due to limited data availability. Solar photovoltaic module prices refer to the cost of the solar panel itself, and do not include installation or other system components.
On 11 March 2025, the results of the China Datang Group's 2025-2026 PV module framework purchase tender were announced, with the spot price of n-type modules increasing from RMB0.7/W (US$0.097/W) to RMB0.73/W (US$0.1/W), and some modules priced as high as RMB0.75/W (US$0.11/W).
Unlock the future of PV module costs. Our data-backed analysis reveals 9 key trends in solar panel cost, helping you navigate market forecasts to 2030.
Image: OPIS Chinese TOPCon module prices edged lower this week after four consecutive weeks of gains, as trading activity thinned ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. Price adjustments
China''s latest tender results show the spot price of n-type modules increasing from RMB0.7/W to as much as RMB0.75/W.
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Average spot price for solar photovoltaic modules worldwide from 2016 to 2024 (in U.S. dollars per watt-peak) You need a Statista Account for unlimited access Immediate access to 1m+
Solar photovoltaic panel prices Average price of solar modules, expressed in US dollars per watt, adjusted for inflation.
Summary: This article explores the current pricing trends of photovoltaic (PV) modules, factors influencing costs, and actionable insights for businesses navigating the solar energy market.
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