Solar Panel Price Index
Updated every Monday. FOB China prices for TOPCon, PERC, HJT, 700W+ modules. CIF/DDP to 17 destinations. 12-week history and analysis. Data from InfoLink, PV-InfoLink, and JUST SOLAR trading desk.
This Week's Snapshot
πWeekly Market Commentary
Week of 2026-04-14: Solar module prices stabilized in Q2's opening weeks. TOPCon 580W holding at $0.088-0.098/W FOB as polysilicon costs plateau at $7-9/kg. PERC is bottoming in its final clearance phase.
Macro drivers: - Polysilicon: stabilizing at $7-9/kg after hitting $5.5/kg bottom in late 2024. Expect $10-12/kg by Q4 2026 as capacity cuts materialize. - Glass: stable, 3.2mm glass at RMB 19-22/mΒ². - Silver paste: silver at $30+/oz creating cost pressure on cell makers. - Freight: Asia-Europe rates eased 15% QoQ after Red Sea tensions reduced.
Demand signals: - EU: post-winter installation rush driving spot orders - India: government utility-scale tender cycle Q2-Q3 creating demand - US: IRA residential demand robust despite tariff uncertainty - Pakistan: explosive 16 GW annual import pace continuing
Forward view (H2 2026): - TOPCon bifacial: expect +2-4% upside by Q4 - HJT: continued compression toward TOPCon price - 700W+: tight supply into Q3, premium over 580W stable
FOB China Prices (Spot, FCL Orders)
| Technology / Spec | Price Range | WoW | MoM | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TOPCon Bifacial 580-640W 580-640W | $0.088/W β $0.098/W | β¬ +0.0% | β² +3.3% | βΌ -1.1% | Details β |
PERC Mono 540-580W 540-580W | $0.075/W β $0.085/W | β¬ +0.0% | β¬ +0.0% | βΌ -3.6% | Details β |
TOPCon Bifacial 700-730W 700-730W | $0.092/W β $0.110/W | β¬ +0.0% | β² +1.0% | βΌ -3.8% | Details β |
HJT Bifacial 620-680W 620-680W | $0.120/W β $0.150/W | β¬ +0.0% | βΌ -0.7% | βΌ -4.9% | Details β |
HPBC Back-Contact 420-450W Residential 420-450W | $0.150/W β $0.200/W | β¬ +0.0% | β¬ +0.0% | βΌ -2.8% | Details β |
Residential String Inverter 3-10kW 3-10kW | $0.035/W β $0.055/W | β¬ +0.0% | β² +2.3% | βΌ -2.2% | Details β |
Residential LFP Battery 5-15kWh 5-15kWh | $90/kWh β $130/kWh | β¬ +0.0% | β² +1.9% | βΌ -4.3% | Details β |
Prices in USD / W (BESS: USD / kWh). FOB Shanghai/Ningbo, 40HQ FCL orders, 30% TT deposit terms.
TOPCon 580W Bifacial β 12-Week Trend
FOB China $ / W (weekly)
CIF Prices β 17 Major Destinations
Based on TOPCon 580W bifacial FOB $0.093/W (current benchmark) + ocean freight + insurance. DDP includes duty + VAT on top.
| Destination | Main Port | CIF $/W | DDP $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Hamburg | $0.097 | $0.116 |
| United States | Long Beach | $0.096 | $0.168 |
| UK | Felixstowe | $0.097 | $0.118 |
| Italy | Genoa | $0.097 | $0.114 |
| Spain | Valencia | $0.097 | $0.114 |
| Netherlands | Rotterdam | $0.097 | $0.116 |
| France | Le Havre | $0.097 | $0.116 |
| Poland | GdaΕsk | $0.098 | $0.116 |
| Australia | Sydney | $0.097 | $0.114 |
| Mexico | Manzanillo | $0.097 | $0.116 |
| Brazil | Santos | $0.100 | $0.130 |
| India | Nhava Sheva | $0.096 | $0.161 |
| South Africa | Durban | $0.098 | $0.120 |
| Japan | Yokohama | $0.095 | $0.109 |
| Turkey | Istanbul | $0.097 | $0.118 |
| Philippines | Manila | $0.096 | $0.101 |
| Nigeria | Lagos | $0.100 | $0.118 |
| Pakistan | Karachi | $0.096 | $0.117 |
DDP multipliers estimated from typical logistics, duty, and VAT. Actual prices vary by contract terms, order size, clearance service. For detailed calculation use Landed Cost Calculator.
All Technologies β 12-Week Trends
TOPCon Bifacial 580-640W
PERC Mono 540-580W
TOPCon Bifacial 700-730W
HJT Bifacial 620-680W
HPBC Back-Contact 420-450W Residential
Residential String Inverter 3-10kW
Residential LFP Battery 5-15kWh
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Methodology & Data Sources
Price definition: FOB (Free On Board) at major China ports for 40HQ full-container-load orders with 30% TT deposit terms. Spot prices (not long-term contracts).
Data sources: InfoLink Consulting, PV-InfoLink Spot Market, JUST SOLAR GROUP trading desk, cross-referenced with direct factory quotes from 20+ Tier-1 manufacturers.
Update frequency: Published every Monday. Historical data covers 12 weeks.
Disclaimer: Data for reference only. Actual transaction prices vary significantly by contract terms, order size, payment conditions, brand tier. Consult a trader or factory directly before placing real orders.