Could China's 'all-time high' solar power supply cause a price drop?

Pent-up demand from what one source calls “all-time high” procurement, with China’s National Energy Administration approving a third batch of Gigawatt-base power projects, means falling prices could find a floor. According to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, the country is set to install up to 120 GW of solar power in 2023.

How many solar panels will China install in 2023?

According to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, the country is set to install up to 120 GW of solar power in 2023. But manufacturers should have big module inventories accumulating, noted another source, which if unleashed on the market may suggest more downslides on the horizon.

Will China module prices fall?

Buyers will wait as long as their project allows them to do so, explained one veteran market observer, adding that he did not expect falling module prices to level off. OPIS expects significant price volatility ahead as buyers and sellers alike adopt a wait-and-see approach to the China module market’s direction.

How much electricity can a solar panel produce?

A single solar panel can only produce a certain amount of electricity, the most common size being 60 cells, producing around 350 to 400W. A photovoltaic array is formed by interconnecting multiple photovoltaic modules.