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Trade headwinds

Prices across the solar supply chain remained in bearish territory into the fourth quarter of 2024. Trade and regulatory developments have continued to preoccupy the industry and dampen trading activity.

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pv magazine

03 Dec 2024

The solar industry faces regulatory and trade headwinds, including the potential for protectionism around trade to intensify in the United States. | Photo: Albert E. Theberge/Wikimedia Commons

The Global Polysilicon Marker (GPM), the OPIS price benchmark for polysilicon produced outside of China, fell from $22.567 ($0.051)/kg on Sept. 3, 2024, to $22.068/kg on Nov. 5, 2024.The Chinese Module Marker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark for Chinese modules that are FOB (free onboard, or excluding shipment costs), fell from $0.095/W to $0.087/W over the …

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