Which companies currently dominate the PV module market?

Trina Solar and Yingli currently dominate the PV module market. Module prices: A weak Q4 has once again led to a drop in module prices in Europe. It is time to free up international trade in PV products again so that reduced costs and required price reductions can finally be passed on to the market.

Are solar modules still priced above €0.60?

The prices for solar modules available on the market, such as those from SolarWorld or Sonnenstromfabrik, are still trading above the €0.60 mark. Other companies are constantly working to optimize the performance and efficiency of their modules.

Where do PV modules go if a manufacturer doesn't get a supply contract?

Currently, hardly a manufacturer sends its containers filled with PV modules to Hamburg, Rotterdam, or Antwerp without having received a supply contract first. All freely available goods that have been deposited in the past few months at least sporadically in European interim storage facilities have been sold off.

Where do European PV manufacturers source raw materials?

Many European PV manufacturers now produce in Asia, or at least buy a large part of the raw materials there. The separation according to production regions is no longer as relevant, because the remaining module production facilities in Europe are increasingly operated by corporations of Asian origin.

Does Europe still produce PV modules based on production regions?

The separation according to production regions is no longer as relevant, because the remaining module production facilities in Europe are increasingly operated by corporations of Asian origin.

When did the new regime for PV modules start?

Since 24 October 2015, not only inverters but also PV modules have been subject to the new regime. On 1 February the transitional period ended for the registration of all brands and products offered for sale. What that means for the individual stakeholders is difficult to predict.