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Every time I see $/watt charts like this I just want a single link to buy something at that price. 20c/watt? Yes please, _where_.

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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.

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.

If you plan on mounting to your roof beware of expired fire ratings. I ran into this problem recently

Here in Colombia we noticed that a lot of bars and such have awnings built out of solar panels. Cheap, durable, and makes power.

Here in Germany you can now buy 450W-500W solar panels at 50-60€ (§) That's already much lower than 20c/watt.

(§) for example: https://www.mydealz.de/deals/sunpro-500-wp-solarmodul-210-r-...

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