Why are photovoltaic products so expensive?

The high demand for photovoltaic products, especially at the beginning of this year, has led to delivery bottlenecks and increased prices. This is due to mild temperatures and the weak euro, which makes imported products more expensive throughout the entire value chain.

What's going on with the European photovoltaics market?

The European photovoltaics market continues its downward trend in module prices. Despite new concepts making inroads, demand has slowed, keeping prices under pressure. Nearly every product has fallen by a couple of percentage points compared to last month's prices.

How do solar companies help the photovoltaic industry?

Solar companies help the photovoltaic industry by maintaining and increasing the contribution made by existing solar systems to the electricity mix. They achieve this through repair, optimization, and maintenance services, which also confirm general confidence in the reliability of solar technology.

Are residential PV systems cheaper than last year?

Compared to last year's report, modeled market prices for installed residential PV systems were 15% lower this year.

Are solar modules still priced above €0.60?

The prices for solar modules available on the market, such as those from SolarWorld or Sonnenstromfabrik, are still trading above the €0.60 mark. Other companies are constantly working to optimize the performance and efficiency of their modules.

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.