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Where is PV going?

Two months of module price volatility have brought mixed fortunes for different technologies, leaving global PV market forecasts uncertain. As European leaders debate energy policy changes, Martin Schachinger of pvXchange examines global PV trends through the lens of German politics.

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pv magazine

03 Nov 2025

Graffiti outside Germany’s parliament references the “climate protection law,” depicting it partially underwater.

Graffiti outside Germany’s parliament references the “climate protection law.” Martin Schachinger warns politicians not to slow solar progress in Europe. | Image: Nico Roicke/Unsplash

Module price movements over the past two months present a mixed picture. Prices for different technology classes have risen and fallen with no clear discernible trend. At best, price movements reflect the current demand situation. The small-scale plant sector is declining, so sales of all-black modules are falling. The solar industry is more focused on …

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