PV module retail prices continue to fall - lowest prices now close to $1 per watt

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http://www.solarbuzz.com/Moduleprices.htm



Lowest Prices ($/Wp)

As of August 2010, there are now 532 solar module prices below $4.00 per watt (€3.04 per watt) or 38.7% of the total survey. This compares with 518 price points below $4.00 per watt (€3.20 per watt) in July.

The lowest retail price for a multicrystalline silicon solar module is $1.74 per watt (€1.32 per watt) from a US retailer. The lowest retail price for a monocrystalline silicon module is also $2.16 per watt (€1.64 per watt), from a German retailer.

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The lowest thin film module price is at $1.07 per watt (€0.81 per watt) from a United States-based retailer. As a general rule, it is typical to expect thin film modules to be at a price discount to crystalline silicon (for like module powers). This thin film price is represented by a 55 watt module.

Note, once again, that these prices are based upon the purchase of a single solar module and prices are exclusive of sales taxes. Information on volume discounts, factory gate and PV system pricing is available as part of our consultancy services.

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