What are Solar Panels? A solar panel is a system of photovoltaic (PV) modules wired and mounted to harness light energy from sunlight. Converting the sunâs natural energy into electrical power, solar panels are a smart energy option for solar contractors, business owners, homeowners, and utility scale projects alike.
Factory cost refers to the total cost required to manufacture goods. This concept is the basis for several cost accounting analyses. Factory costs have traditionally been broken down into the following three categories of cost: Direct materials. This is the cost of those materials directly associated with the construction of goods. It can also include the cost of materials destroyed during the setup and testing of production equipment, as well as a normal amount of scrap.
Add the direct materials costs, direct labor costs and factory overhead costs, then divide that number by the total number of units produced. For example, say your direct materials and labor costs are $50,000, your factory overhead costs are $20,000 and you produce 50,000 units. Divide $70,000 by 50,000 to get the $1.40 per-unit cost. Your selling price must exceed $1.40 to make a profit on each sale.