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Home / IMS Research in the News / PV Module Prices Increased by 7% in December, but Expected to fall 4% in January
PV Module Prices Increased by 7% in December, but Expected to fall 4% in January
PV module prices increased by 7% in December 2011 due to a temporary pick-up in demand ahead of FiT reductions in a number of key markets according to the latest monthly pricing report from IMS Research. Strong demand during the year-end rally saw installers buying PV modules from distributors at inflated prices. The survey found that installers were desperate to secure supply and complete installations before incentive levels were reduced, particularly in Germany where 3 GW of installations were connected in December alone. However, the survey also found that price increases were only temporary and both module suppliers and buyers expect price drops again in January.
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19 January 2012