Price per watt of solar modules

What is the price per watt (PPW)?

The price per watt (PPW) is based on spot prices by the pallet of c-Si PV modules listed for sale on the EnergyBin wholesale exchange. The PPW is represented as the weighted average per module class per month. Prices are quoted by sellers for the U.S. market.

How much electricity does a solar PV system produce?

The module rails and fasteners are imported from China and subject to 25% tariff. The DC conductors are connected to 220 three-phase string inverters, each rated at 10 kW ac, giving the PV system a rated AC power output of 2.2 MW ac, which corresponds to an inverter loading ratio of 1.37.

What is the PV module price index?

The PV module price index presented by EnergyBin tracks and reports on crystalline-silicon (c-Si) module trade within the secondary market. Results are based on data collected from over 500 EnergyBin members who are trading at wholesale levels. These members represent solar companies from across the supply chain.

What is PV system cost model (pvscm)?

In the PV System Cost Model (PVSCM), the owner’s overnight capital expense (cash cost) for an installed PV system is divided into eight categories, which are the same for the utility-scale, commercial, and residential PV market segments: Module – The cost to the installer of photovoltaic modules, as delivered.