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Why Silver and Platinum Are the New Strategic Metals of 2025
Solar manufacturers are learning to use less silver in each cell, but total demand keeps rising fast. Modern panels use only about 0.08–0.095 grams of silver per watt, equal to 2,570–3,050 ounces per megawatt. Yet with solar installations hitting new records each year, that efficiency gain cannot offset the surge in production. The World Silver Survey 2025 shows industrial silver demand reaching its highest level ever, with solar accounting for a growing share. Every new solar farm adds thousands of ounces of silver to global consumption, keeping demand strong even as producers try to cut usage. Platinum is also ... (full story)
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