Featured in Further upstream – 10-2024

On the small side

A study by German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has revealed a troubling trend. Data shows that modules are increasingly attributed higher power ratings than they actually have. Though the percentages are incremental, it all adds up.

By

Jochen Siemer

04 Oct 2024

Modules are measured in the factory using a solar simulator, also known as a flasher. | Photo: Wavelabs

Prices for solar modules have fallen rapidly since September 2023. In Europe, mainstream solar modules reached values of around €0.14 ($0.16)/W of generation capacity in December 2023, compared to around €0.30/W at the beginning of that year. In 2024, prices have only continued to fall, including for the highest-performing products.Despite the downward trend, the figures …

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