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1. Cost Factors Driving Price Fluctuations The cost of photovoltaic modules is primarily composed of solar cells, glass, encapsulation film, and labor expenses.
As the global energy transition accelerates, the photovoltaic (PV) industry, as a key component of renewable energy, continues to attract significant attention for its promising development prospects. However, price fluctuations in the photovoltaic module market remain a critical factor influencing the industry's growth.
The current round of photovoltaic module price adjustments has imposed significant operational pressure on industry players. Leading companies, with their high R&D costs, are at a disadvantage in the price competition. Meanwhile, small and medium-sized enterprises find it challenging to endure prolonged price wars.
Average EXW prices from distributors for residential solar panels are reported between €0.125/W and €0.100/W, depending on the volumes. US DDP: The spot price for TOPCon utility-scale modules DDP US rose this week from 0.71% to $0.284/W.
In an environment of overcapacity, the selling price of photovoltaic modules gradually approaches cost, with some companies even selling below cost to reduce inventory, further driving downward pressure on prices.
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.

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