Distributed solar wafer prices

Why have solar wafer manufacturers lowered operating rates?

Solar wafer manufacturers have lowered operating rates because of weaker prices and excessive supply, with some at 60% to 70% of full capacity, it said. The wafer price war is likely squeezing all manufacturers’ profits, according to a research note by Daiwa Capital Markets on Wednesday.

What is a solar wafer?

A solar wafer is a thin slice of a cubic silicon ingot. It is further processed and fabricated into a solar cell, which forms the basic unit of a solar power system. The surface of a multicrystalline solar cell shows multiple crystal grains of random shapes and sizes in random positions and orientations.

How much does a mono M10 wafer cost?

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry. This week, the Mono M10 wafers trended flat after last week’s price notch upwards, reporting in at $0.351 per piece (pc).

Will 210mm p-type wafers be discontinued?

Starting February 2025, the coverage of 210mm p-type wafers, cells, and modules will be dis Polysilicon prices in dollar terms are prices for polysilicon with non-China origins in dollar terms, not translated from RMB prices. Starting February 2025, the coverage of 210mm p-type wafers will be discontinued.

Why are wafer prices increasing?

One of the factors contributing to the price increase is the decrease in wafer stockpiles, with some inventory shifting to cell producers’ plants. Cell makers have increased wafer purchases in the previous few weeks when wafer prices were low.

Why have cell makers increased wafer purchases?

Cell makers have increased wafer purchases in the previous few weeks when wafer prices were low. Fewer than 1 billion pieces of wafers are currently stockpiled at wafer facilities, equivalent to three to five days’ worth of production and regarded as a low inventory level, according to a source from a large wafer manufacturer.