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China has played a huge role in pushing down the price of solar panels. But heavy reliance on China for solar gear is problematic says the International Energy Agency (IEA).<\/p>\n

I purchased my first solar panel back in 2008; a 100 watt module that cost $1,000. A decent quality 100 watt panel today costs around $150.<\/p>\n

In 2008, a full 1kW grid connect system cost around $3,000, and that was after an $8,000 government rebate and RECs. Today, you can buy a good quality 6.6kW solar system<\/a> for approximately $6,300 fully installed, after the (greatly reduced) solar rebate<\/a> – 6.6 times the capacity for a little over double the price.<\/p>\n

The plummeting cost of solar can be largely attributed to China, but Australia also played an important role<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging industrial and innovation policies in China that ramped up solar panel production have resulted in PV providing the most affordable electricity generation technology in many parts of the world (including Australia), the International Energy Agency says this has also led to imbalances in solar PV supply chains.<\/p>\n

In the first study of its kind by the IEA, the Agency says China\u2019s share in all key manufacturing stages of solar panels is more than 80% currently. And for some elements such as polysilicon and wafer production, it will eclipse 95% in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

“Accelerating clean energy transitions around the world will put further strain on these supply chains to meet growing demand, but this also offers opportunities for other countries and regions to help diversify production and make it more resilient,” said<\/a> IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The IEA Special Report on Solar PV Global Supply Chains<\/a> looks at raw materials through to finished panels, and examines areas such as energy consumption, emissions, employment, production costs and a bunch of other aspects It also discusses how diversification can reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and offer economic and environmental opportunities.<\/p>\n

But diversification isn’t going to be any easy task. The IEA says costs in China are 10% lower than in India, 20% lower than in the USA, and 35% lower than in Europe.<\/p>\n

“.. in the absence of financial incentives and manufacturing support, the bankability of manufacturing projects outside of panel assembly remains limited outside of China and few countries in Southeast Asia.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Solar Panel Production In Australia<\/h2>\n

The only solar panel manufacturer in Australia providing Clean Energy Council approved products currently is Tindo Solar.<\/p>\n

There was another mob – MSquare\u00a0 – but they recently got themselves into a spot of bother<\/a> with the Clean Energy Council and Clean Energy Regulator. Another company, RTE Energy, last year declared its intention to manufacture solar panels<\/a> at Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct near Toowoomba in Queensland. There’s been no news since that I’m aware of.<\/p>\n

Back to Tindo – they make a pretty good product judging by Tindo solar panel reviews<\/a> here on SolarQuotes. The company has scored an\u00a0 average 4.8 stars out of 5 overall, and 5 stars over the last 12 months. But if you’re keen on buying panels “made in Australia”, you’ll be paying more for Tindo than some of the good quality Chinese panels.<\/p>\n

While Tindo panels are manufactured in Australia, the company sources cells from outside our shores – it used to be South Korea, but I’m not sure if that’s still the case. It’s safe to assume some of the other bits ‘n bobs that go into a panel are also imported.<\/p>\n

Tindo has been going gangbusters in recent years, and in May officially opened its new $5 million production line at the company’s new factory in Adelaide’s Mawson Lakes. If you’re keen to see how an Australian-made solar panel is produced, you can book a free tour of the Tindo factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tindo is currently listed on SolarQuotes\u2019 approved solar panel brands chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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