The prices of wafers of solar energy cells P-type (P-Type) with 182 mm ed a drop of 3,9% in the week before last, according to data from the last bulletin of InfoLink Consulting.
The survey, which monitors the global costs of the main inputs in the photovoltaic production chain on a weekly basis, shows that the accumulated drop in input price has already reached around 40% this year.
In January, the price was from US$0,24 per piece, while now it is at $0,14, according to the Chinese company specializing in research, consulting and data analysis.
Os 210mm P-Type wafers follow a similar trend: although they did not show any variation in the week before last, they accumulate a annual reduction of approximately 40%, ing from $0,37 to $0,21 in 2024.
The other inputs of the photovoltaic chain such as polysilicon, cells e solar modules, this time, did not record significant reductions in the bulletin latest from InfoLink Consulting.
What is a Wafer?
O wafer accumulators is a extremely thin slice of a silicon ingot, used to produce the photovoltaic cells that make up solar s.
Due to its delicacy, the wafer can break easily, even with a light touch, which makes the solar manufacturing process complex and high precision.
In addition to careful handling, the wafers go through a series of chemical processes which transform them into photovoltaic cells, ready to compose solar modules.
Those procedures are essential to ensure the durability and efficiency of the s, reflecting the continued advancement of solar technology.
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