4 FAQs about Price trend of photovoltaic panel silicon wafer

How are PV solar cell silicon wafer price index developments calculated?

PV Solar Cell Silicon Wafer Mono price index developments are calculated from multiple separate sources of data to ensure statistical accuracy. A mono wafer is a type of wafer used in the production of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. It is made from mono-crystalline silicon, which is a type of silicon that is made from a single crystal of silicon.

Which solar panel and polysilicon pricing report adheres to Iosco reporting requirements?

The only solar panel and polysilicon pricing report that adheres to IOSCO reporting requirements. The OPIS Global Solar Markets report is the first and only solar panel and polysilicon pricing report to follow the International Organization of Securities Commissions' (IOSCO) requirements for fair and transparent pricing.

How much does polysilicon cost in China?

Currently, demand for polysilicon is extremely low in China. Nevertheless, most Chinese polysilicon manufacturers have raised their price quotes for new orders from about CNY52/kg to more than CNY65/kg (approx. US$8.20/kg without VAT), reports the Silicon Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

How does PVinsights compare with EnergyTrend?

Methodology: PVinsights polls prices “from multiple contributors by telephone until the final price range is clear to us.” Until late 2014, its polysilicon spot price index was 2% to 5% higher than that of EnergyTrend on an annual average; after that, however, it was 2% to 7% lower.

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