How much does polysilicon cost in China?While Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), EnergyTrend, InfoLink and PVinsights all saw a stable Chinese price for polysilicon used to make n-type ingots, the Silicon Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association again observed a price increase this week: for n-type chunks by CNY0.3 to CNY0.5 per kg, for granules even by CNY1.5/kg.
What happened to granular silicon prices in cw36/2024?Having remained unchanged since CW36/2024, granular silicon prices were also up 5.4% WoW. The 3 n-type wafers were up mid- to high-single-digits, with the 182 mm variant seeing a 9.3% increase WoW. Prices for the n-type 182 mm cell were up 1.8% WoW in CW2, bringing all n-type cell prices at par at RMB 0.29/W.
How much does non Xinjiang polysilicon cost?Currently, non-Xinjiang polysilicon with traceability data generally carries a quoted premium of RMB 3–5/kg. Polysilicon prices in dollar terms are prices for polysilicon with non-China origins in dollar terms, not translated from RMB prices.
How much does a non Xinjiang wafer cost?Currently, non-Xinjiang wafers with traceability data generally carry a quoted premium of RMB 0.15–0.2/pc. Starting February 2025, spot price updates for 183mm n-type wafers in dollar terms will be introduced. The high prices for M10 PERC and TOPCon cells is based mostly on those of Southeast Asian origins.
Which wafer manufacturers are making the biggest cuts?The top two manufacturers – Tongwei Solar and GCL Technology – are said to make the largest cuts. Due to the lower utilization rates, the depreciation costs per kg will go up and with them the cost-covering price. As wafer producers reckon with a rising price, they have already begun to stockpile more polysilicon.
Where can I find information on solar prices in Taiwan?Three Taiwanese market research firms provide weekly spot prices of the products in the solar value chain – solar-grade polysilicon, wafers, solar cells and panels – as well as background information on the price trend on their respective English websites: PVinsights, EnergyTrend and PV InfoLi
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While Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), EnergyTrend, InfoLink and PVinsights all saw a stable Chinese price for polysilicon used to make n-type ingots, the Silicon Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association again observed a price increase this week: for n-type chunks by CNY0.3 to CNY0.5 per kg, for granules even by CNY1.5/kg.
Having remained unchanged since CW36/2024, granular silicon prices were also up 5.4% WoW. The 3 n-type wafers were up mid- to high-single-digits, with the 182 mm variant seeing a 9.3% increase WoW. Prices for the n-type 182 mm cell were up 1.8% WoW in CW2, bringing all n-type cell prices at par at RMB 0.29/W.
Currently, non-Xinjiang polysilicon with traceability data generally carries a quoted premium of RMB 3–5/kg. Polysilicon prices in dollar terms are prices for polysilicon with non-China origins in dollar terms, not translated from RMB prices.
Currently, non-Xinjiang wafers with traceability data generally carry a quoted premium of RMB 0.15–0.2/pc. Starting February 2025, spot price updates for 183mm n-type wafers in dollar terms will be introduced. The high prices for M10 PERC and TOPCon cells is based mostly on those of Southeast Asian origins.
The top two manufacturers – Tongwei Solar and GCL Technology – are said to make the largest cuts. Due to the lower utilization rates, the depreciation costs per kg will go up and with them the cost-covering price. As wafer producers reckon with a rising price, they have already begun to stockpile more polysilicon.
Three Taiwanese market research firms provide weekly spot prices of the products in the solar value chain – solar-grade polysilicon, wafers, solar cells and panels – as well as background information on the price trend on their respective English websites: PVinsights, EnergyTrend and PV InfoLink.
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