Dear Users,
To more accurately reflect the cost-reduction progress of the metallization process across PV solar cell technology routes in China, and to further enhance the transparency and comparability of solar cell silver consumption data, SMM will officially launch the following data points from November 13, 2026:
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SMM: China PV Solar Cell Average Silver Consumption by Technology Type: TOPCon Solar Cell: Monthly
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SMM: China PV Solar Cell Average Silver Consumption by Technology Type: BC Solar Cell: Monthly
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SMM: China PV Solar Cell Average Silver Consumption by Technology Type: HJT Solar Cell: Monthly
The new data points take TOPCon, BC and HJT PV solar cells in the Chinese market as the assessment objects, reflecting the average silver paste consumption per cell of each technology type.
Data Definition: China PV Solar Cell Average Silver Consumption by Technology Type
Unit: mg/cell
Update Frequency: Monthly, with the latest data updated on the last working day of each month
Thank you for your long-term attention and support for SMM's PV data system.
SMM PV Research Team
November 6, 2026