Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing Costs, Average Prices and Industry Balance 2006–2016

摘要

During its over 40-year history as a terrestrial source of electricity the global photovoltaic industry has existed in an energy ecosystem in which demand for grid connected installations is driven by incentives, while demand for off grid installations operates under close to free market conditions. To continue receiving government subsidies and incentives the PV industry has faced significant price pressure culminating in constrained margins that persist.