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. 2023 was marked by upward revisions in demand for photovoltaic installations. At the same time, manufacturers increased their production capacity. Prices reached very low levels, encouraging the construction of power plants and residential installations. The beginnings of a global trend are emerging. This explains the particularly high growth rate achieved in 2022, and again in 2023. The fall in the price of panels means that the growth rate in 2024 will be even higher than in the previous year!

. A look at the figures for 2023

^1st important point :

. Silicon production units come on stream :

. There is too much excess silicon production capacity

. Will there be another collapse in the price of silicon in the coming months?

^2nd question :

. With energy underpinning the modern economy, having a price advantage becomes a strategic advantage.

. Energy prices in China are half those in the United States and Europe.

^3rd point (subsidiary) :

. Battery prices have varied until 2022 due to productivity gains. In 2023, due to falling commodity prices

. Falling lithium prices will reduce battery prices in 2023.

Other interesting points : .

. The current situation in the sector: low seasonal demand for panels

. A record year for PV installations worldwide in 2023, led by China + good things to know

. Agrivoltaic projects must affirm the centrality of agriculture!