Scalable Costs of Photovoltaic Containers

Why do we need a sustainable solar PV supply chain?

This will help mitigate the risks posed by protectionism and drive sustainable, long-term growth in the clean energy sector. A collaborative effort among all stakeholders in the solar PV supply chain, including governments, manufacturers, and research institutions, is essential to ensure sustained progress towards a more sustainable future.

How much does a PV module cost in 2022?

Fig. 2 illustrates the price and harmonized environmental footprint development of PV modules from 1957 to 2022, with the price dropping significantly from almost US$3500 per watt to around US$0.25–0.3 per watt by the end of 2022 (OWID, 2023; Nagy et al., 2013; Nemet, 2019).

What is a collaborative effort in the solar PV supply chain?

A collaborative effort among all stakeholders in the solar PV supply chain, including governments, manufacturers, and research institutions, is essential to ensure sustained progress towards a more sustainable future. Jie Liu: Writing – review & editing, Writing – original draft, Supervision, Methodology.

Will Ira and tariff barriers affect solar PV Manufacturing?

The onshoring of solar PV manufacturing, accelerated by the Biden administration's invocation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the imposition of tariff barriers in May 2024, may further impact the progress made in this regard (Helveston et al., 2022; House, 2022; Sherman, 2024; Bistline et al., 2023; Noll et al., 2024).