Solar module prices vary dramatically depending on where you’re buying, what compliance rules apply, and where the panels were made. This tracker breaks down current pricing across the major markets we cover — we’ll update it periodically as prices shift, so bookmark this page rather than relying on a single snapshot.
India: DCR vs Non-DCR
India’s solar market runs on two distinct price tiers, and the gap between them has actually widened in 2026 rather than narrowed.
Category
Price (ex-works)
Non-DCR modules
~$0.14-0.145/W (~₹14/W)
DCR modules (TOPCon)
~$0.263/W (~₹24-25.5/W)
Europe: NZIA-Compliant vs Non-NZIA
The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act (which we covered in more depth in a separate piece) is starting to create a real price distinction of its own.
September 2026, For years, India built a genuine reputation as the alternative to China in global solar manufacturing — a trusted, lower-risk source for panels and cells as Western buyers looked to diversify their supply chains. That reputation just took a serious hit. The US Department of Commerce has issued final affirmative determinations in its…
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