[andy_ppp]

Surely we’ll just invest in factories in the Philippines or Mexico and build these things (even more) cheaply there instead? Capitalism is good at finding ways to make a return and if solar panels become profitable money will make it happen. It could turn out to be good if there was a load of unused solar capacity in China rather than the coal they are burning today…

[pfdietz]

At some point the modules get so cheap that transportation costs will become important. This is why we don't ship window glass great distances.

[andy_ppp]

Yes, I was surprised to see screws and industrial fastenings being made in the UK in what looks like really modern highly automated factories. I guess shipping them isn’t worth it.

[xen2xen1]

Or India. See the announcements today.