Energy storage inverter price trend analysis

Are solar PV & energy storage costs rising in Q1 2022?

U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmarks, With Minimum Sustainable Price Analysis: Q1 2022 details installed costs for PV and storage systems as of the first quarter (Q1) of 2022. Prices soared throughout the U.S. economy between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022, for the PV and energy storage markets in particular.

What are some recent inverter trends?

Some recent inverter trends in the U.S. include an increase in the sizes of central inverters (1.5 MW plus) and three-phase string inverters (60 kW). Though the U.S. has witnessed steady growth for string inverters, central inverters are anticipated to maintain their hold of market share.

What is the global PV inverter market size?

The global PV inverter market size was estimated at USD 13.09 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% from 2024 to 2030.

What are the benchmarks for PV and energy storage systems?

The benchmarks in this report are bottom-up cost estimates of all major inputs to PV and energy storage system (ESS) installations. Bottom-up costs are based on national averages and do not necessarily represent typical costs in all local markets.

How are PV and storage market prices influenced?

On the other hand, PV and storage market prices are influenced by short-term policy and market drivers that can obscure the underlying technological development that shapes prices over the longer term.

Which inverter technology is best for residential PV?

In Q1 2022, microinverters and string inverters with power optimizers were the dominant inverter technologies for residential PV, but the share of microinverters has been increasing over the past several years, while the share of inverters with power optimizers has been declining (Wood Mackenzie 2022a).