2026 Solar Module Prices
Since January 2026, affected by adjustments to the photovoltaic export tax rebate policy, rising upstream raw material prices, and a surge in export demand, leading companies such as Trina Solar, LONGi Green Energy, Jinko Solar, and JA Solar have collectively raised the prices of their modules, silicon wafers, and other products. The specific price changes are as follows:
|
Enterprise |
Early January Quotation (USD/W) |
Mid-January Quotation (USD/W) |
Price Increase (USD/W) |
Remarks |
Information Source |
|
Trina Solar |
0.117-0.123 |
0.121-0.127+, some models reach 0.131-0.137 |
0.011-0.014 |
Another price increase on January 13th, two price increases within a week, and higher quotes for lightweight modules |
Trina Solar Official WeChat Announcement, SMM Shanghai Nonferrous Network, Sina Finance (2026.01.16) |
|
Longi Green Energy |
Conventional modules 0.107-0.114, BC modules 0.114-0.121 |
Conventional modules 0.114-0.121, BC modules 0.121-0.129 |
0.006-0.011 |
All product lines increased prices simultaneously, old order quotes are invalid, and BC modules have a larger price increase |
TrendForce EnergyTrend, PV Energy Network, China Business Journal (2026.01.15) |
|
JinkoSolar |
0.103-0.107 |
0.111-0.121 |
Up to 0.021 |
Two price increases within a week, actual transaction price 0.107-0.116, TOPCon 3.0 module quotes exceed 0.114 |
InfoLink Consulting, Sina Finance (2026.01.16), NetEase News (2026.01.16) |
|
JA Solar |
0.104-0.109 |
0.111-0.117 |
0.007-0.009 |
Followed the industry leaders to increase prices simultaneously, with higher quotes for export orders; the transaction price of 710mm double-sided modules is 0.116 |
SMM Shanghai Nonferrous Network, Douyin PV Market Trends, PV Energy Network (2026.01.14) |
Silicon Wafer Price Changes
In the first week of January, N-type silicon wafer prices rose sharply, as detailed below:
- N-type G12 monocrystalline silicon wafer (182×210mm/130μm): Average transaction price was $0.203/piece, up 9.21% week-on-week.
- N-type G10L silicon wafer (182×183.75mm/130μm): Average transaction price was $0.187/piece, up 9.17% week-on-week.
Companies such as LONGi and Jinko raised their silicon wafer prices simultaneously, driving up the costs of downstream solar cells and modules.
Source: China Silicon Industry Association, EnergyTrend, PV Energy Network (January 9, 2026)
Solar Cell Price Changes
The average price of mainstream Topcon solar cells (M10, G12, etc.) in January was $0.055/W, a 4.93% increase month-on-month. Leading companies raised their high-end quotes to $0.060/W, with mainstream transaction prices ranging from $0.054 to $0.057/W, an increase of $0.004 to $0.007/W compared to the beginning of January.
Source: SMM Shanghai Metals Market, InfoLink Consulting, TrendForce (January 14, 2026)
Key Reasons for Price Increases (Authoritative Analysis)
1. Policy-Driven: The cancellation of export tax rebates for photovoltaic products on April 1st prompted companies to rush to ship during the grace period, driving up module prices and leading companies vying for orders.
2. Rising Costs: Spot silver prices surged to over $93 per ounce, a record high; prices of raw materials such as silicon, copper, and aluminum rebounded, pushing up production costs.
3. Surge in Demand: Domestic demand for distributed photovoltaic systems rebounded, and overseas markets followed suit, with FOB prices in Europe reaching a near three-year high.
Data Notes
- All prices in this article are tax-inclusive quotes after conversion. Actual export FOB prices are typically $0.005-0.01/W higher than the prices listed.
- Actual transaction prices may vary due to factors such as order size, payment terms, and delivery time. Some older order quotes have been cancelled.
- Price Conversion Notes: All USD prices in this article are converted at an exchange rate of 1 USD = 7 RMB. This exchange rate is largely consistent with the RMB/USD central parity rate of 7.0006 on January 20, 2026, and is highly reliable for reference.