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Experts from OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, and the EPC business will deliver an in-depth look at today’s rapidly evolving solar module pricing landscape. From pricing trends to supplier risks and contract strategies, you’ll learn how to purchase smarter, negotiate more effectively, and build more resilient PV projects.
This pv magazine Webinar Plus will provide a comprehensive overview of the global solar module market and the procurement challenges shaping utility-scale and commercial PV projects today. The session will outline actionable strategies that EPC contractors, project developers, investors, and PV product distributors can use to navigate supply chain volatility and secure high-quality photovoltaic panels at competitive prices.
Attendees will gain insights into:
- Current global pricing trends and regional supply dynamics for solar modules
- Key risk factors affecting module availability, including trade policies, shipping constraints, and manufacturing shifts
- Methods for evaluating supplier bankability and counterparty risks
- Techniques for structuring procurement contracts to manage price volatility
- Market intelligence tools and data sources that support more transparent and informed purchasing decisions
Through case studies and real-time market data, the experts will demonstrate how stakeholders can adapt procurement strategies to ensure project bankability and maintain timelines in an increasingly complex market. In this Webinar Plus, you can submit questions in writing or ask the speaker personally during the networking session. Emiliano Bellini, news director at pv magazine, will be the moderator.
What is a Webinar Plus? Service-oriented, in-depth discussions are now possible with the new paid pv magazine Webinar Plus series. In this series, we offer independent insights from pv magazine and top industry experts. Ask questions live, connect with peers, and get practical takeaways you can apply to your daily work. There is an opportunity to ask live questions after the presentations and to network. The participation fee includes access to the latest issue of the magazine.
Regular price: 99.00 EUR net.
Speakers
Karen joined the OPIS team to cover the European LPG markets. She has been involved in the LPG market since 2007. She is based in London and previously worked as a reporter at Argus Media and a market analyst at Saudi Aramco. Karen is from Sydney and has also lived in New York City covering the U.S. NGL market for OPIS. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales.
Hanwei Wu is an editorial director at OPIS, where he leads the Asia-Pacific team in producing price assessments and proprietary data for the oil, petrochemical, renewables and carbon markets.
Summer Zhang is a Senior Analyst at Oil Price Information Service, where she is responsible for analyzing the solar energy market. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Solar Trader at the Singapore Solar Exchange. Zhang holds a Master of Arts degree from Beijing Language and Culture University.
Jerin Jacob is an energetic and versatile engineer with a strong background in building services, energy management, and renewable energy. He is passionate about solving complex challenges through multidisciplinary approaches, teamwork, and continuous learning. Draws from diverse experience across technology, policy, and sustainability to design practical solutions that drive meaningful, real-world impact.
Internationally recognised renewable energy leader with more than 10 GW of solar, wind & battery projects developed and operational across Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa in the last 25 years. Recognised business builder with global and regional P&L responsibility and subject matter leadership. Proven to deliver strong ROI and EBIT by leading project development, EPC, asset management.
Moderator
Emiliano joined pv magazine in March 2017. He has been reporting on solar and renewable energy since 2009. Emiliano is responsible for the daily news coverage on pv-magazine.com with a particular focus on European market.
Emiliano also covers new technology, R&D, installations and company financial reporting. In its previous experience as a journalist, Emiliano has written about EdTech and new language technologies.
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