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How big is the North America solar PV market?

The North America solar PV market size crossed USD 29.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to observe around 6.2% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, due to higher usage to power various electrical devices or fed into the grid for broader distribution.

Why do solar PV manufacturers invest in research and development?

Solar PV manufacturers invest in research and development activities to improve the efficiency, performance, and durability of the solar PV modules and components. Collaborations between various solar PV manufacturers and local partners will support the market expansion into new geographic regions and segments.

How much does a PV system cost?

Our operations and maintenance (O&M) analysis breaks costs into various categories and provides total annualized O&M costs. The MSP results for PV systems (in units of 2022 real USD/kWdc/yr) are $28.78 (residential), $39.83 (community solar), and $16.12 (utility-scale).

What makes a PV system a market price?

Market prices can include items such as smaller-market-share PV systems (e.g., those with premium efficiency panels), atypical system configurations due to site irregularities (e.g., additional land grading) or customer preferences (e.g., pest traps), and specific project requirements (e.g., unionized labor).

How much does a PV system cost in 2022?

The current MSP benchmarks for PV systems in 2022 real USD are $28.78/kWdc/yr (residential), $39.83/kWdc/yr (community solar), and $16.12/kWdc/yr (utility-scale, single-axis tracking). For MMP, the current benchmarks are $30.36/kWdc/yr (residential), $40.51/kWdc/yr (community solar), and $16.58/kWdc/yr (utility-scale, single-axis tracking).

What is the growth rate of ground mounted solar PV?

Based on mounting, the ground mounted solar PV segment is estimated to grow at over 5.5% CAGR through 2032, owing to shifting consumer inclination toward cost effective clean electricity generation combined with increasing research and development efforts to drop the costs for PV systems.