北美太陽能組件制造商們已竭盡全力生產(chǎn)組件，但仍然無法滿足市場需求。生產(chǎn)商和組件安裝商表示價格低廉、新入網(wǎng)補貼出臺以及公眾意識的增強等系列因素導(dǎo)致了太陽能裝置供不應(yīng)求?，F(xiàn)在，有些人預(yù)測，新一輪的組件供應(yīng)短缺即將出現(xiàn)。
    不久，作為入網(wǎng)補貼計劃的一部分，全美將安裝近200個新的太陽能光伏系統(tǒng)。Pacific Power，Portland General Electric以及Idaho Power將負(fù)責(zé)該方案的管理，他們將允許客戶用太陽能光伏組件發(fā)電，以減少自己的用電成本。新的入網(wǎng)補貼方案也激起了歐洲組件需求熱潮。
    Lowery表示： 現(xiàn)在，安裝商們不必?fù)?dān)心因組件短缺而無法開展業(yè)務(wù)了。大多數(shù)安裝商都選擇同時與多家光伏組件制造商合作，以防組件供應(yīng)不足。

    Manufacturers are producing solar modules as fast as they can, but not fast enough to meet demand.Manufacturers and solar installers say demand for modules is increasing because of low prices, new feed-in tariff programs and greater public awareness. Now, some people are predicting that a module supply shortage could be on the horizon.
    And soon, nearly 200 new solar photovoltaic modules will be installed throughout the state as part of a pilot feed-in tariff program. Pacific Power, Portland General Electric and Idaho Power are managing the program, which allows customers with solar photovoltaic modules to reduce utility costs by generating their own electricity. New feed-in tariff programs are also popping up in Europe, Fowles said, and increasing demand for modules.
    For now, installers aren’t worried they will be unable to conduct business due to a module shortage, Lowery said. Most installers do business with several manufacturers in case one encounters a supply problem.