OPIS Global Solar Markets

Solar industry analysis and price trends

Rely on fair and transparent solar materials pricing and market news.

Energy transition is well underway as demand shifts from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources. Increased demand for solar panel materials combine with a fatigued supply chain to create a volatile market. Accurate, trusted price assessments for solar panel components is more vital than ever before.

From upstream polysilicon, wafers and cells, to downstream panel prices, OPIS Global Solar Markets keeps you updated on solar price trends and forward prices. It is the first solar materials price report to use an assessment methodology that follows IOSCO requirements for fair and transparent pricing.

Coverage also includes newly launched U.S. domestic assessments, alongside dedicated India pricing references and China 210T market coverage, extending visibility into key regional and product developments

Gain access to the only published solar industry analysis report with Solar Modules Forward Curves in the industry and based primarily on traded prices, bids and offers for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules as collected from market participants.

Request Your Free Trial. Each Tuesday you will receive an in-depth solar industry analysis report with the week’s polysilicon, wafer, cell and module price assessments, historical price data and expert insight to put it all in context. Each month receive a policy tracker that breaks down the solar policies introduced in the U.S. and Europe. The service also includes intraday and mid-week updates to keep you ahead of market activities.

 

OPIS Global Solar Markets provides trusted price assessments and current market news on solar materials production in Asia, the EU and the U.S., including newly launched U.S. domestic assessments, from upstream polysilicon, wafers and cells to downstream panel prices

Key Features & Benefits

  • Spot and forward prices for polysilicon, wafers, cells and panels
  • Key benchmarks for polysilicon and panels
  • EXW India assessment for India-made TOPCon modules using imported cells, adding a dedicated pricing reference for Indiaโ€™s fast-growing domestic manufacturing base.
  • Dedicated India pricing references that improve visibility into the countryโ€™s growing solar manufacturing market.
  • Expanded China 210T wafer and cell coverage, strengthening visibility into next-generation product pricing.
  • U.S. domestic assessments for solar products, adding transparent pricing visibility into the newly launched U.S. market segment.
  • Impartial analysis of solar price trends and market news
  • Market commentary from trusted key sources
  • News reported by veteran industry journalists
  • Historical data for key market segments

OPIS is proud to be a member of the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC). ESMC is an industry association dedicated to promoting the interests of the European PV manufacturing sector.

  • Solar Policy Tracker for U.S., Europe and India:
    • National and State Scope
    • Type of Policy
    • Status
    • Impact on Solar Markets
    • Reaction from Market Sources – insightful commentary from industry executives, trade groups and market participants
    • ย Indiaโ€™s ALMMโ€”including shifting trade remedies and local content mandates.
  • Solar Modules Forward Curves:
    • FOB China module prices
    • DDP US module prices
  • Price Markers Not Found Anywhere Else:
    • Polysilicon Markerโ€‹ – a price index of traceability-compliant polysilicon produced outside of China that satisfies US import regulations.
    • Chinese Modules Marker – an index of FOB China Mono PERC module price.
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The only solar panel and polysilicon pricing report that adheres to IOSCO reporting requirements.

The OPIS Global Solar Markets report is the first and only solar panel and polysilicon pricing report to follow the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) requirements for fair and transparent pricing. This means you can rely on the OPIS price assessments to be unbiased and truly reflective of market activity. Read the OPIS Solar Pricing and Methodology (PDF), OPIS price assessment methodologies and our Spot Market Pricing Compliance Policy.

IOSCO-certified solar price trends

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Solar Policy in Flux: Global Shifts Reshaping Markets, Pricing & Growth

On-Demand Webinar

Governments worldwide are accelerating solar incentives and tightening regulations, reshaping global solar markets. With major policy shiftsโ€”from Indiaโ€™s expansion plans and the U.S. IRA rollout to evolving EU approaches and growing activity in emerging marketsโ€”policy has become a key force driving both investment and volatility.

OPIS solar and policy experts will break down these changes in this on-demand webinar, offering insights on how shifting regulations are influencing pricing, supply chains, and project economics, and what companies need to watch to navigate risks and capture new opportunities.

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“What sets OPIS Solar apart from other solar industry analysis is the depth and accuracy of its data. The OPIS report is a highly recommended resource. Its comprehensive coverage and reliable information make it an indispensable tool for navigating the complexities of the solar industryโ€™s raw materialย market. [Its] detailed analysis is instrumental in making strategic decisions when it comes to buying raw materials, ensuring cost-efficiency and stability within the supply chain. ”
Naveen Kr Bardia AGM, Supply Chain Management | Jupiter International Ltd.