What is the PV module price index?

The PV Module Price Index tracks wholesale pricing and supply of crystalline-silicon modules that have fallen out of traditional distribution channels, and as a result are listed for resale on the EnergyBin exchange.

Are photovoltaic module shipments published?

U.S. photovoltaic module shipments by state or territory Individual data for most states are not published to protect the confidentiality of individual company data. Individual data for most states are not published to protect the confidentiality of individual company data.

Are discount prices excluded from the PV module price index?

Discounted prices for minimum quantity orders of 1+ container (s) are excluded from this price index. The 2023 PV module price index presented by EnergyBin tracks crystalline-silicon modules traded within the secondary solar market. Download the report.

What is the cost of a solar PV module?

The average cost of a solar PV module, as indicated by shipments, decreased from $3.50 per peak watt in 2006 to $0.40 per peak watt in 2019.

Do I need to report a monthly photovoltaic module shipment report?

Beginning in January 2017, we required some of the respondents for the annual survey Form EIA-63B, Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report, to report monthly data. The subset of respondents now must report monthly accounts for about 90% of photovoltaic (PV) activity in the United States, based on 2021 data.

What percentage of solar PV shipments are imported?

In 2019, 94% of total solar PV shipments were imports. Anti-dumping tariffs imposed on solar products from China and Taiwan in 2012 and 2014 led some solar PV manufacturers located in these countries to outsource their production to countries not covered by the anti-dumping duties.