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Up up up – monofacial P-type solar modules (shown in green) saw the sharpest price increase.

PV Index – module prices climb as inverters dip

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Prices for modules continued their climb in May on strong demand and limited supply, while inverter prices edged down. The PV Purchasing Managers' Index held held firm as brand leaders reshuffled, according to figures from sun.store.

Solar module prices were generally stable in March according to pv.index of online trading platform sun.store.

March 2025 PV Index: Stability persists as stock levels tighten

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The European solar market showed cautious stability, with module prices holding steady and inverter prices still softening, according to the pv.index from trading platform sun.store. Beneath the calm, stock levels continue to tighten across the continent.

Prices of all solar panels declined further according to pv.index November 2024.

November 2024 pv.index: Steady market confidence as prices drop across categories

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The European PV market remained steady in November, with the PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) holding firm at 68, consistent with October. While buyer confidence remains robust, solar panel and inverter prices continued their downward trajectory across most categories, signaling a market grappling with seasonal adjustments and intensified competition, according to trading platform sun.store.

Solar panel prices further declined according to pv.index October 2024 of online trading platform sun.store.
October 2024 pv.index

General price decline continues amid steady demand in the European solar market

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The European PV market in October 2024 saw a mixture of stability and seasonally driven changes. Overall, there was a downward trend in solar component prices across most categories. The PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 68, returning to its August level, signaling that demand remains resilient, but the season is drawing to a close.

The pv.index gives a summary of August 2024 solar modules prices according to online trading platform sun.store.
August 2024 pv.index

Stable demand amidst continuing price declines

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The European PV market has shown resilience in August, with the PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) holding steady at 68, reflecting consistent demand despite ongoing industry challenges and the vacation season. However, prices across all major categories, including Monofacial and Bifacial modules, continued their downward trajectory, with significant declines noted in both N-type and P-type segments.

The PV Purchase Manager`s Index of online trading platform sun.store was steady in July 2024,
July pv.index

Demand steady as prices continue to decline

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The pace of PV installations across Europe continues slight deceleration after a peak in May. This trend is reflected in the PV Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which remained unchanged vs June, at the level of 68. Additionally, there has been a notable reduction in solar panel prices across almost all categories.

PMI fell, but there is still confidence in the market.
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Slight decline of demand, while prices drop significantly

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The pace of PV installations across Europe is now beginning to slow slightly. This trend is reflected in the PV Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which returned to April’s levels in June after a rise in May. The June reading stands at 68, down from 72 in May. Additionally, there has been a significant decline in solar panel prices across all categories.

 The data for May reveals a significant decline in bifacial modules while monofacial and full black prices rises.
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Solar Market: Price changes and stable demand in May

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.Following a robust start to the year, the pace of PV installations across Europe continues to stabilize with minor fluctuations. The PV Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May shows a reading of 72, a slight increase from 68 in April, indicating a positive shift in market sentiment. Despite a moderate demand outlook, solar panel prices have seen a notable decline across various categories.

 pv.index – summary of average transactional prices from solar trading platform sun.store, with more than 8,000 registered users from 30+ countries.
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Demand outlook dips again - fall in prices of solar panels

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The pace of PV installations across Europe is showing a slight deceleration. This trend is mirrored in the PV Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which has recorded modest yet consistent declines since February. Along with softening demand for residential modules, there is a noticeable fall in solar panel prices, particularly in specific categories.