Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Report (2007)

Publication Date	February 2008
Publisher	Synergyst
Product Type	Report
Pages	110
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	SYG03199

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Summary

Photovoltaics (PV) is a solar power technology that uses solar cells or solar photovoltaic arrays to convert light from the sun directly into electricity. Photovoltaics is also the field of study relating to this technology and there are many research institutes devoted to work on photovoltaics. The manufacture of photovoltaic cells has expanded dramatically in recent years. Photovoltaic production has also been doubling every two years, increasing by an average of 48 percent each year since 2002, making it the world's fastest-growing energy technology.

At the end of 2007, according to preliminary data, cumulative global production of solar PV systems was 12,400 megawatts. Roughly 90% of this generating capacity consists of grid-tied electrical systems. Such installations may be ground-mounted (and sometimes integrated with farming and grazing) or building integrated. Financial incentives, such as preferential feed-in tariffs for solar-generated electricity and net metering, have supported solar PV installations in many countries including Germany, Japan, and the United States.

The report Global Solar Photovoltaic Market analyzes this industry, starting from the basics to what is driving this industry. The report starts off with a brief overview of the global energy market which contains data on global energy statistics, outlook for the industry, the growing focus on renewable energy worldwide, and of course, the potential of solar energy. The report then moves on the discussing the basic technology behind solar photovoltaics. The section looks at PV cells and modules, inverters, the various components of a PV system, and the various types of PV systems available today.

Moving on to the global photovoltaic industry, the report analyzes the entire PV market in terms of application area, global PV production statistics, and the future potential of solar photovoltaics. Strategies and recommendations for researchers, analysts, and in general, is a highlight of section four of the report. Factors affecting the growth of solar photovoltaics such as the focus on clean energy, security of energy supplies, etc., are described in details, along with the challenges and barriers facing the market at the same time. Regulatory framework affecting the worldwide PV market is also focused upon in the report, dealing with indirect policy issues, initiatives supporting and promoting PV technology, amongst others.

A cost analysis of solar photovoltaics is a major highlight of this report. A country-wise analysis of the PV industry is further undertaken, while an entire section deals with the major solar PV companies in the world. Primary solar photovoltaic projects, and PV plants, such as the Solar Park in Beneixama, the Solar Power Plant in Saarbrucken Airport, etc., are also profiled, along with statistical data, in this research report.

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Content

I. Executive Summary
II. Global Energy Market
- A. Overview of Global Energy Market
- B. Outlook for Global Energy
- C. Concerns over Global Warming and Climate Change
- D. Focus on Renewable Energy
- E. Potential of Solar Energy
III. Solar Pv - Basic Technology
- A. Introduction to Photovoltaic Energy
- B. Pv Cells and Modules
- I. Crystalline Silicon
- II. Thin Film
- III. Other Cell Types
- IV. Modules
- C. Inverters
- D. Components for Stand-Alone Pv Systems
- E. Types of Pv System
- I. Grid-Connected Distributed
- II. Grid-Connected Centralized
- III. off-Grid Domestic
- IV. off-Grid Non-Domestic
IV. Global Photovoltaic Market
- A. Global Pv Installations
- B. Pv Market by Application Area
- I. Consumer Goods and Services
- II. Grid-Connected Systems
- III. off-Grid Electrification
- IV. off-Grid Industrial
- C. Global Pv Systems Production
- I. Feedstock, Ingots and Wafers
- II. Pv Cells and Modules
- III. Balance of System Component
- D. Future Potential of Solar Pv
- I. Future Pv Market
- II. Strategies and Recommendations
- V. Factors Affecting Solar Pv Growth
- A. Growth Drivers
- I. Focus on Clean Energy
- II. Concerns of Climate Change and Global Warming
- III. Security of Energy Supply
- IV. Government Support
- V, Technological Developments
- B. Challenges and Barriers
- I. High Production Costs
- II. High Installation Costs
- III. Product and Installation Issues
- IV. Lack of Public Awareness
- V. Institutional Barriers
- VI. Other Issues
- C. Policy and Regulatory Framework
- I. Standards and Codes
- II. Indirect Policy Issues
- III. Initiatives Supporting Pv Technology
- D. R&D Initiatives
- E. Market Trends
VI. Cost Analysis
- A. Pv System Prices
- B. Pv Module Costs
- C. Transmission Costs
- D. Economic Benefits
- E. Financing Pv Projects
VII. Major Solar Pv Markets
- A. Americas
- I. United States
- II. Canada
- III. Mexico
- B. Europe
- I. Denmark
- II. France
- III. Germany
- IV. Italy
- V. Netherlands
- VI. Norway
- VII. Portugal
- VIII. Spain
- IX. United Kingdom
- C. Asia-Pacific
- I. Australia
- II. Japan
- III. China
- IV. India
- V. South Korea
VIII. Major Solar Pv Companies
- A. Aleo Solar
- B. Aplicaciones Tecnicas De Las Energa (Atersa)
- C. Ballard Power
- D. Beacon Power
- E. Bp Solar
- F. Canadian Solar Inc.
- G. Centennial Solar Inc
- H. Ersol
- I. Et Solar
- J. Fuji Electric Co Ltd
- K. Ingeteam, S.A.
- L. Innergy Power Corporation
- M. Intersolar Ltd
- N. Istar Solar S.R.L.
- O. Kd Solar Co., Ltd
- P. Kyocera Corporation
- Q. Latronics
- R. Magnetek
- S. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- T. Nkf Electronics
- U. Pacific Solartech
- V. Photowatt International Sa
- W. Pv Powered
- X. Q-Cells Ag
- Y. Romag Ltd
- Z. Saint-Gobain Glass-Solar
- Aa. Scheuten Solar Systems Bv
- Bb. Sharp Corporation
- Cc. Siemens Ag
- Dd. Solara Ag
- Ee. Solectria Renewables
- Ff. Spire Solar Chicago
- Gg. Sunpower Corporation
- Hh. Suntech Power
- II. Terrasolar Inc
- Jj. Titan Energy Systems Ltd
- Kk. Total Energie Sa
- Ll. Tumbler Technologies
- Mm. United Solar Ovonic
- Nn. Vanner Incorporated
- Oo. Xantrex Technology Inc
IX. Solar Pv Projects / Plants
- A. Solarpark in Beneixama (Spain)
- B. Solar Power Plant Saarbrcken Airport (Spain)
- C. Solar Power Station in Victoria (Australia)
- D. Girassol Solar Power Plant (Portugal)
- E. Nellis Solar Power Plant (USA)
- F. Erlasee Solar Park (Germany)
- G. Serpa Solar Power Plant (Portugal)
- H. Sharp Plant in Kameyama (Japan)
- I. Springerville Generating Station Solar System (USA)
- J. Serre Photovoltaic Plant (Italy)
- K. Mungyeong Sp Solar Mountain (South Korea)
- X. Appendix and Glossary