L R AS Published on Sunday 10 September 2023 - n° 456 - Categories:forecasts;
BloombergNEF drastically raises its 2023 installation forecasts
Falling panel prices and the acceleration of PV installations in China have prompted BloombergNEF to raise its forecast for installations to 392 GW in 2023.
Global production capacity
L R AS Published on Sunday 10 September 2023 - n° 456 - Categories:the prices, panels
7% fall in panel prices this week
The price of panels in China has fallen to its lowest level ever, as buyers and sellers reiterate that the panel market continues to experience intense competition and weakening demand.
L R AS Published on Saturday 9 September 2023 - n° 456 - Categories:the prices
Profitability and prospects for N
Silicon :
Advances in technology are removing the obstacles. The profitability of N-type silicon is now exceeding expectations. In mid-April, the price of N-type and P-type silicon stood at 83.2 RMB and 70.4 RMB/kg respectively.
L R AS Published on Saturday 9 September 2023 - n° 456 - Categories:the prices
The evolution of the sector
Monthly silicon production volume is expected to rise from 56 to 57 GW in September, an increase of 6 to 8% month-on-month. This is the first monthly increase in the third quarter. This is the result of
L R AS Published on Sunday 3 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:various sectors
Lower prices for PV installations will come from reducing ancillary costs, says MIT
The price of solar equipment has come down considerably, but the ancillary costs can be greatly reduced, according to MIT.
The costs of installing a photovoltaic system can be divided into hard costs and soft costs. Hard" costs include
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:the prices
The continuing recovery in silicon prices is having an impact on the production cost of panels.
Silicon :
Although each Tier 1 manufacturer has yet to announce its price offer, the new price range is between 83 and 89 RMB/kg. Prices are increasing by
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:the prices
pvXchange notes a steady fall in panel prices over the last five months
For the fifth month in a row, panel prices have once again fallen by an average of around 6%, bringing the year-to-date fall to 25% across all technology classes. This is the result of
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:various sectors
The nuclear and renewable energy quarrel has already been resolved!
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have criticised energy investment decisions in nuclear power.
The researchers show that in terms of cost and speed, renewable energies
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:purchase/sale contracts
European PPA contracts virtually unchanged in July
Swiss consultancy Pexapark has noted a very slight rise in European PPA prices for July. Solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) reached
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:the prices, silicon mono/multi
Silicon prices in China rise for the eighth week running
The price of silicon in China rose for the eighth consecutive week (to 31 August) by 2.4% to RMB 75.50 ($10.36)/kg. This increase is explained by limited silicon production in August due to
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 September 2023 - n° 455 - Categories:evolution-stat
After rising in 2021, the cost of solar energy will fall again in 2022 and 2023
The average cost of producing solar energy (LCOE) worldwide has fallen by an average of 3% between 2021 and 2022, according to IRENA (the International Renewable Energy Agency). It has returned to
AS Published on Sunday 27 August 2023 - n° 454 - Categories:evolution-stat
Sharp rise in solar investments worldwide in the first half of the year
Investment in renewable energies (solar, wind, etc.) reached a record level of 358 billion dollars in the first half of 2023, up 22% on the start of 2022.
239 billion was invested in solar energy, i.e.
L R AS Published on Sunday 27 August 2023 - n° 454 - Categories:the prices, Europe
European electricity and gas prices this summer
On 18 August 2023, the spot price for electricity in Germany reached €84.79/MWh, representing a remarkable 47% weekly increase in the average price. At the same time, the forward price of German electricity
AS Published on Sunday 27 August 2023 - n° 454 - Categories:the prices
Producer panel prices fall
Silicon :
The rise in prices reflects a mismatch between supply and demand: the main manufacturers are unable to meet demand in the ingot segment. Some ingot manufacturers are venturing to buy monograde silicon and recycled silicon scrap at higher prices. Trading prices for sporadic orders are as high as 81-85 RMB/kg, but order volumes are relatively low.
AS Published on Sunday 27 August 2023 - n° 454 - Categories:the prices
pvXchange sees a steady decline in panel prices in Europe
In August, panel prices fell by an average of 6% in Europe. This is the result of high inventories. The fall in prices in 2023 will reach