北美太陽能組件制造商們已竭盡全力生產組件，但仍然無法滿足市場需求。生產商和組件安裝商表示價格低廉、新入網補貼出臺以及公眾意識的增強等系列因素導致了太陽能裝置供不應求。現在，有些人預測，新一輪的組件供應短缺即將出現。
    不久，作為入網補貼計劃的一部分，全美將安裝近200個新的太陽能光伏系統。Pacific Power，Portland General Electric以及Idaho Power將負責該方案的管理，他們將允許客戶用太陽能光伏組件發電，以減少自己的用電成本。新的入網補貼方案也激起了歐洲組件需求熱潮。
    Lowery表示： 現在，安裝商們不必擔心因組件短缺而無法開展業務了。大多數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.