| ▲ | epistasis 12 hours ago | |||||||
These prices are outside of the US, because the US has massive tariffs. But prices like $0.28/W are quite achievable, here's a random link: https://signaturesolar.com/waaree-405w-pallet-mono-31-panels... The global average price for solar panels is $0.09/W in 2025. I think India, which also has tariffs to stimulate local factories, is around $0.18/W. Though at these prices you're likely going to be paying nearly as much for mounting materials as you are for the panels. Edit: Also, used solar panels are becoming a pretty thriving market. Definitely worth checking those out, especially for isolated projects like a solar car port or something. | ||||||||
| ▲ | bergie 8 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |||||||
Here in Colombia we noticed that a lot of bars and such have awnings built out of solar panels. Cheap, durable, and makes power. | ||||||||
| ▲ | jaggederest 12 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | |||||||
Yep I'm looking at used solar since I have a ton of roof space and land area, and the shipping is 50% of the price of a pallet of panels. Even if they're derated 25% and 20% fail, the racking and balance of system outweigh them to a silly degree. It's going to be 80% balance of system 20% panels. | ||||||||
| ||||||||