3 Comments on How much money does it cost to make ONE solar panel?

billrussell42 on Mon, 30th Nov 2009 11:03 am


Just in case you didn’t know, solar panels come in all sizes from big enough to run a calculator and costing a few pennies, to ones large enough to power a house and costing tens of thousands of dollars.

A very general rule of thumb: Small, single-PV-panel systems that produce about 75 watts can cost about $900 installed, or $12 per watt. A 2-kilowatt (1 kilowatt=1,000 watts) system that meets most energy needs of an extremely energy-efficient home can cost $16,000-$20,000 installed, or $8-$10 per watt. A 5-kilowatt system that completely meets the energy needs of many conventional homes can cost $30,000-$40,000 installed, or $6-$8 per watt.

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The $1 per watt price point has been a goal of the solar industry for a long time: First Solar announced that "it reduced its manufacturing cost for solar modules in the fourth quarter to 98 cents per watt". It’s a bit unfortunate that it is happening to First Solar at a time when the economy is in bad shape and fewer people and corporations can afford solar panels, but it is nonetheless a great achievement.

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nyyankeesin4 on Mon, 30th Nov 2009 11:03 am


There are alot of intangibles to factor in so that is almost impossible to answer. I go to alot of websites about solar power because I believe it is the future of this land. My favorite site is http://www.greensolarhouse.net It has quite a few solar resources on it.

Irene on Mon, 30th Nov 2009 11:03 am


Its cheaper to install magnetic generator

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