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Introduction to the solar power station industry chain

6 FAQs about [Introduction to the solar power station industry chain]

What is the supply chain for solar PV?

The supply chain for solar PV has two branches in the United States: crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV, which made up 84% of the U.S. market in 2020, and cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film PV, which made up the remaining 16%. The supply chain for c-Si PV starts with the refining of high-purity polysilicon.

How can solar PV supply chain diversification reduce supply chain risks?

Because diversification is one of the key strategies for reducing supply chain risks, the report assesses the opportunities and challenges of developing solar PV supply chains in terms of job creation, investment requirements, manufacturing costs, emissions and recycling.

How do government policies affect solar PV supply chain?

Government policies are vital to build a more secure solar PV supply chain - High commodity prices and supply chain bottlenecks resulted in the increase of 20% in solar panel prices over the last year. Globally, policies to support solar PV have focused mostly on increasing demand and lowering costs.

Are solar PV supply chains cost-competitive?

Currently, the cost competitiveness of existing solar PV manufacturing is a key challenge to diversifying supply chains. China is the most cost-competitive location to manufacture all components of the solar PV supply chain. Costs in China are 10% lower than in India, 20% lower than in the United States, and 35% lower than in Europe.

What are the primary inputs to the global solar supply chain?

The primary inputs to the global solar supply chain include: metallurgical-grade silicon (MGS), glass, resins to make plastic sheets (encapsulant and backsheet), and aluminum. MGS is produced from high-grade quartz. Quartz is a compound of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth’s crust.

Why do we need a sustainable supply chain for solar panels?

Globally, policies to support solar PV have focused mostly on increasing demand and lowering costs. However, sustainable and resilient supply chains are needed to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of solar panels.

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