Component

Solar module

A laminated photovoltaic module: silicon cells, glass, encapsulant, and a frame.

Criticality High
Unit cost $120
Quality 80 / 100
US completeness 30.0
Made in US 15,000,000 units
Current demand 50,000,000 units
US exports 1,200,000 units
Opportunity score 71.0

Domestic vs international supply

US 30% Import 70%
Export 2.4%

Planned US investment, next 5 years

$8B

Expected extra output: 8,000,000 units per year

Requires

Cell

Solar glass

EVA encapsulant

Frame

Copper

Used by

Finished product.

Product paths

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