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
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$8B
Expected extra output: 8,000,000 units per year
Requires
Cell
- Monocrystalline cell (default)
- Polycrystalline cell
Solar glass
EVA encapsulant
Frame
- Aluminum shell (default)
- Sheet-steel shell
Copper
Used by
Finished product.