NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Solar Panels in Million Units and US$ Million by the following types: Thin-Film Solar Panel, and Crystalline Solar Panel. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 203 companies including many key and niche players such as BP Solar International, Inc., Bosch Solar Energy AG, Dyesol Ltd., EniPower S.p.A., Evergreen Solar, Inc., E-Ton Solar Tech Co., Ltd., Flisom AG, GE Energy, Global Solar Energy, Inc., Hitachi Metals America, Ltd., Isofoton SA, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Matrix Solar Technologies, Inc., Miasole, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited, Motech Industries, Inc., Nanosolar, Inc., Primestar Solar, Q-Cells Se, Sanyo Solar, Sharp Corporation, Signet Solar, Inc., Sunpower Corporation, Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., and Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
The Rise of Renewable Energy Technologies 4
Venture Capital Investments in Green Energy Continue to Improve 5
Table 1: Global Green Technologies Market (2009): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Value of Venture Capital Investments by
Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 5
Key Statistical Findings 6
Table 2: World Energy Production (2010 & 2030): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Energy Production Mix by Type (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 6
The Solar Industry Raises a Toast Towards a Bright Future 6
Solar Power: A Part of the Modern Energy Mix Portfolio 7
Solar Photovoltaics - Packs 'Power' Punch 8
Table 3: International Targets for Solar Photovoltaics by
Select Countries 9
Major Photovoltaic Power Plants 9
Table 4: World's Largest Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants: As
of December 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 9
Table 5: Worldwide Major Photovoltaic Power Plants
(Proposed/Under Construction) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 10
Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Vying for Viability 10
A Turnaround in Fortunes Lurking Just Around the Corner 11
Solar Cells & Panels: Production Scenario 11
China Outstrips Japan in Solar Cells Production 12
Table 6: World PV Cell Production (2010): Percentage Share
Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 12
Capacity Expansions: Order of the Day 13
Market Scenario, Trends & Issues 13
PV Panels Market Quickly Recovers from Dark Spell in 2009 13
Outlook 14
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels - Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 15
Table 8: World Historic Review for Solar Panels - Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 15
Growth Momentum Shifts Away from Europe: China & US to Lead
the Charge 16
Developing Countries: True Potential Uncovered 16
Government Participation in Boosting Solar Energy: Critical
to Market Fortunes 17
A Peek into the Government Efforts Worldwide to Promote
Solar Energy 18
World Bank Also Plays Active Role in Solar Energy Sector 19
Will Subsidies Continue? - A Million Dollar Question 19
Double Edged Impact of Falling Solar Cell & Module Prices 20
Retail Industry Provides Lucrative Opportunities for Solar
Panels 21
Growing Energy Needs: A Business Case for Solar Cells & Modules 21
Table 9: Global Per Capita Electricity Consumption (2010):
Breakdown for Select Geographic Region/ Country for the year
2010 (In kwh Per Capita) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 22
Table 10: Breakdown of Electricity Consumption for Select
Geographic Region for the year 2050 (In TWh) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 23
Need to Achieve Grid Parity to Drive Future Growth 23
Photovoltaic Sector Exploring New Options for Achieving Grid
Parity 23
Residential Photovoltaic Systems to Experience High Growth 24
Solar Parks-The Growth Driver of PV Panels 24
Remote Industrial and Habitational Markets: Putting the Solar
Industry in Overdrive 25
Semiconductor Based Solar Cells Ready for Terrestrial Invasion 25
R&D Efforts Continues Unabated 25
Focus on PV Technologies 26
Crystalline Silicon PV Systems: Here to Stay 26
Non-Si Solar Cells Market Continues to Grow 26
Thin Film Technology: Gaining Ground 27
Key Findings 28
Table 11: Cell and Module Efficiency of Commercial PV
Technologies: A Comparison 28
Table 12: World Solar Cells Production by Type (2008, 2009 &
2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume for
Crystalline Silicon Cells and Thin Film Solar Cells
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 28
Table 13: Record Commercial Module Efficiency and Lab
Efficiency of Thin-Film Technology by Type 29
Concentrator PV: The Third Generation Photovoltaics 29
BIPV: A Promising Technology for Power Generation in
Residential or Commercial Buildings 29
Table 14: World's Largest BIPV Power Plants by Location
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 30
Prepackaged Systems: Heralding the Plug 'n' Play Era 30
Competitive Analysis 31
Table 15: Leading Photovoltaic Cells Producers Worldwide
(2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production by Leading
Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 31
Table 16: Leading PV Module Suppliers Worldwide (2010):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Shipments by Leading
Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 31
Japanese Players to Ramp Up Production to Regain Share 31
Table 17: Japanese Leading Solar Cell Producers Ranked by
Planned Capacity (In MW): 2010-2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 32
Major Photovoltaic Power Plants 33
Table 18: Major Photovoltaic Power Plants in the World (
includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 33
3. THE ECONOMICS OF SOLAR ENERGY: A FEASIBILITY STUDY 34
Solar Competitiveness 34
Prices of Solar Panels Drop Significantly 34
Rising Ecological Economy Spurs Solar Market 35
Increasing Pollution Levels: Ringing Alarm Bells 35
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 36
Photovoltaic Systems: An Introduction 36
Working of a Solar Cell 36
Advantages 37
Disadvantages 37
Cost 38
Characterization of Solar Cells in Terms of PCE and QE 38
Prevalent Solar Cell Technologies 38
Components and Accessories of a PV (Photovoltaic) System 39
Solar Panels 39
Storage Devices 40
Batteries 40
Power Conditioning Equipment 40
Inverters 40
Auxiliary Power Systems 40
Solar Thermal Generating Systems 40
Collector Systems 41
Amonix Inc's PV Concentration System 41
Solar Hot Water Heating Equipment 41
Active Systems 41
Space Heating 41
Solar Powered Lasers 42
Classification of Solar Cells 42
Crystalline Solar Cells 42
Single Crystalline Silicon Cells 43
Poly Crystalline Silicon Cells 43
Thin Film Solar Cells 43
Advantages of Thin Film Solar Cells 43
A Technical View of Different Thin Film Technologies 44
Copper Indium Diselinide (CIS)-based Solar Cells 44
CuInSe2-based Solar Cells 44
a-SiH-based Solar Cells 44
CdTe-based Solar Cells 45
Comparison between Thin-Film and Crystalline Solar Panels 45
Categories of Solar Panels 45
Low Voltage/Low Power Panels 45
Small Panels 45
Large Panels 46
Solar Cell Technologies 46
First Generation 46
Second Generation 46
Third Generation 46
Comparison of Different Generations of PV Technologies 47
Raw Materials and Production Process 47
Semiconductor Materials Used 47
Aluminum: The Best Back Plane Material 47
Solar Cell Production Process 47
Solar Power Applications 48
Space 48
Building Integrated PV (BIPV): 49
Corrosion Protection: 49
Electric Fences: 49
Remote Lighting Systems: 49
Telecommunications: 50
Solar Water Pumping: 50
Photovoltaic Electricity: 50
Rural Electrification: 50
Portable Light: 51
Water Treatment Systems: 51
Hot Water: 51
Emergency Medicines Storage: 51
Aeration Systems: 51
PV System Types 51
Off-Grid Systems 52
Off-Grid Domestic Systems 52
Off-Grid Non-Domestic Systems 52
Grid Connected Systems 52
Grid-Connected Distributed Systems 52
Grid-Connected Centralized Systems 52
5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS 53
SANYO Introduces New HIT Power Solar Modules 53
Rautaruukki Oyj Develops Fully-Integrated Solar Panel Facade 53
Honeywell Introduces Honeywell Solarc RPV 53
Q-Cells Launches Q-Smart Thin Film Modules 54
Motech Industries Launches IM54 Multi-Crystalline Module 54
SolarWorld Introduces Sunmodule™ Plus Polycrystalline Solar
Panels 54
Renesas Electronics Launches Small Circuit Board for Solar Panels 55
DuPont and Fujipream Introduces Thinnest c-Si Photovoltaic Module 55
STMicroelectronics Launches SPV1001 56
Evergreen Solar Launches ES-A String Ribbon Solar Panel Series 56
SoloPower Introduces SFX1-i Photovoltaic Module 56
OPEL Solar Introduces Mk-IX HCPV Solar Panel 56
Global Solar Energy Launches PowerFLEX BIPV Module 57
Kaneka Introduces Soltilex PV Module 57
Honeywell International Expands PowerShield Backing Systems' Line 58
National Semiconductor Launches SM3320 SolarMagic Smart Panel
Chipset 58
Solutia Unveils Saflex® PS41 PVB Encapsulant 58
Evergreen Solar to Rollout ES-D and ES-E Series Solar Panels 59
Greendix Rollout Unique Shaped Crystalline Silicon Solar Panels 59
National Semiconductor and Green Energy Solar Develops
SolarMagic Smart Panels 59
Evergreen Solar Unveils ES-A Series Solar Panels 60
SunPower Introduces E19 Series Solar Panels 60
Solarmer Energy Develops Decorative Photovoltaic Glass Panels 60
Aide Solar Energy Technology Launches New Poly- Crystalline
Black Frame Solar Panels 60
Global Solar Energy Launches PowerFlex BIPV Range of Stick-On
Solar Modules 61
JA Solar Holdings Launches SECIUM Line of Superior Solar Cells 61
Bosch Solar Energy Launches Bosch Solar Cell M 3BB 61
Bosch Solar Energy Introduces Innovative Installation System
for Solar Modules 61
CNPV Solar Power Introduces Premium PV Modules Series 62
Victron Energy Unveils BlueSolar Panels 62
Canadian Solar Launches Roof-Mounting NewEdge Solar Panels 63
Owens Corning Launches Solar Panel Array 63
Konarka Technologies Launches Konarka Power Plastic 20 Series 63
SunPower Launches SunPower 315 Solar Panel 64
SANYO Launches HIT Power® N Series Solar Panels 64
Sharp Introduces Solar Power Generation System 65
Akeena Launches Andalay Solar Panels 65
Belden Rolls Out UL-Type PV Solar Cables 65
LG Launches LG GD510 65
Evergreen Solar Unveils New Solar Panels of ES-C Series 66
Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New PV Modules 66
LG Electronics Launches Environment Friendly Mobiles 67
Samsung Introduces New Eco-Friendly Phone 67
Los Angeles Metro Launches a Renewable and Energy Efficient
Power Project at Transit Facility 67
HORIBA STEC to Launch Residual Gas Analyzer 68
UW-Rock County Launches Solar Panels 69
Nanosolar Launches Nanosolar Utility Panel™ 69
Capacitec Launches Series of Parallelism Sensor Systems and
Non-Contact Capacitive Gap 69
Marsh and Munich Re to Unveil Insurance Tool 69
Solaren to Introduce Solar Panels 70
Morristown Launches Solar Panels 70
Sanyo Launches HIT Double Solar Panel 70
Morgan Solar Launches Sun Simba HCPV System 70
Day4 Energy Launches Solar Panel Technology 71
Nissan Introduces Nuvu 71
LINAK Launches Series of Actuator Systems 71
Xantrex Launches Xantrex Gateway 71
OCS Energy Launches SolarWash™ 72
Solyndra Launches Solar Photovoltaic System 72
SolarFrameWorks Launches PowerBoost 72
Concordia Homes Launches Solar-Powered Residence in Nevada 73
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 74
Real Goods Solar and Earth Friendly Energy Group Holdings
Enter into Merger Agreement 74
KDC Solar Inks Agreement with SPI and LDK Solar 74
Solarhybrid Enters into Strategic Partnership with Suntech
Power Holdings 74
Solar Topps and Schott Solar Sign Supply Agreement 75
Flextronics to Produce Solar Panels for SunEdison 75
SunBorne Energy Technologies and Suntech Power Holdings Sign
Contract for Solar Projects in India 75
SunPower Enters into Supply Agreement with Toshiba for Solar
Panels 75
Noble Solar Industries and Four Rivers BioEnergy Sign MoU 76
CEIAB Approves Just-Roof™ BIPV System from Suntech Power Holdings 76
Stion Inks Incentive Agreement with State of Mississippi 76
Sempra Generation Selects Suntech Power Holdings and Zachry
Holdings 77
Phoenix Solar and Solarta Enters into Contract 77
General Electric to Set Up Photovoltaic Panel Factory 77
Schott Solar to Expand Wafer Capacity 78
Intel Signs Manufacturing Consulting Agreement with MiaSole 78
Kyocera Obtains Solar Module Supply Contract 78
Kyocera to Expand Production capacity 78
JA Solar Enters into Partnership with Jabil Circuit 79
JA Solar Holdings Enters into Joint Venture with MEMC
Electronic Materials 79
Gehrlicher Solar and GE Commence Construction of Solar Power
Plant 79
Bosch Solar Energy Establishes Solar Park 79
Bosch Solar Energy Broadens Photovoltaic Production 80
Yingli Green Energy Signs Supply Agreements with Huanghe
Hydropower 80
Yingli Green Energy Collaborates with Super Tool and YHS 80
Yingli Americas Signs Supply Agreement with Borrego Solar 80
Siemens Energy Inks Framework Agreement with Suntech Power 81
Munich Re Enters into Agreement with SunPower for New Solar
Power System 81
Rancho California Water District Enters into Agreement with
SunPower 81
Deutsche Bank Collaborates with SANYO Electric 82
Q-Cells Deploys Solar Modules at Largest Solar Power Plant 82
Q-Cells Collaborates with Fraunhofer CSP for Opening New
Module Technology Centre 82
Nanosolar Inks Long Term Supply Agreements 82
Q-Cells Issues Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY Seal of Quality for Next
Generation Solar Products 83
Yingli Group Commences Construction of a PV Industry Base in
Tianjin 83
Kromet International Enters into an Agreement with Sharp
Electronics 84
Sunvalley Solar Inks Supply Agreement with TianWei Solar Films 84
TBEA Xinjiang New Energy Enters into an Agreement with Xi'an
High-Tech Industries Development Zone 84
First Solar Acquires RayTracker 84
Parity Solar Gets MCS Accreditation for Thin Film PV Modules 85
Bosch Solar Energy's Solar Modules Receive MCS Certification 85
Motech Modules Accredited with Newer Approvals 85
Suntech's Just-Roof Attains CEIAB Approval 85
Q-Cells Acquires VDE certificate 86
Total Announces Plans to Construct New Solar Panel Plant in
France 86
JinkoSolar Enters into Agreement with Leading PV Company 86
Solarmag Acquires Rivma Invest 86
Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroeletronics Enters into
Joint Venture 86
Grape Solar Enters into Partnership with President Solar 87
SunPower Enters into Partnership with Flextronics 87
Solar Semiconductor Enters into Strategic Partnership with
Sonepar 87
Wild Brush Energy inks LOI with Auxin Solar 88
Suntech Power Holdings Enters into Agreement with Solar Plant 88
China Solar Power Inks Investment Agreement with Suzhou
Industrial Park 88
Suntech to Establish Manufacturing Plant in Arizona 88
Sanyo to Provide HIT Solar Panels to PV Power Plant 89
Sharp Electronics Collaborates with SkyPower and SunEdison 89
Suntech Power Holdings to Collaborate with Bangchak Petroleum 89
Horizon Power Selects SunPower for the Installation of Solar
Tracking Systems 89
Suntech Power Holdings Inks Agreement with Azure Power 90
Miasole Partners with Prologis 90
Phoenix Solar Signs Framework Agreement with MiaSole 90
NWT Selects Evergreen Solar for Solar Panels 91
Tigo Energy to Collaborate with Suntech 91
Dyesol and CSIRO to Collaborate for Developing High
Performance DSC Technology 91
Bosch Solar Energy Installs Onsite Solar Panels in US 92
Dyesol Inks Letter of Intent with Umicore to Form Alliance for
Dye Solar Cell Market 92
Bosch Solar Energy Collaborates with Johanna Solar Technology 92
Dyesol Collaborates with Pilkington North America to Form
DyeTec Solar 93
Dyesol Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore
Aerospace Manufacturing Pte 93
JA Solar Holdings and Innovalight Ink Strategic Agreements 94
JA Solar Holdings to Take Over Shanghai Jinglong Solar Technology 94
JA Solar Holdings Enters into Partnership with ECN 94
Kyocera to Provide Solar Modules for Solar Farm Project in
Thailand 95
Kinney Construction Services Installs KYOCERA Solar's KD210
Multi-Crystalline Solar Panels 95
KYOCERA to Commence Manufacturing at New Facility 95
KYOCERA Begins Solar Module Manufacturing in California 95
Beck Energy Collaborates with Nanosolar for First Solar Power
Plant 95
Q-Cells Collaborates with Innotech Solar 96
SANYO Electric to Increase HIT® Solar Cell Modules Production
Capacity of Shiga and Nishikinohama Factories 96
Sharp to Increase Solar Cell Module Production Capacity of UK
Manufacturing Unit 96
Sharp Enters into Agreement with NED for Thai Solar Power
Plants Establishment 97
Sharp Commences Operations at GREEN FRONT SAKAI Plant 97
Sharp, ST Microelectronics and EGP enters into a joint venture
agreement 97
Suntech Power Holdings to Take Over Wafer Manufacturing
Facility in China 97
University of New South Wales Collaborates with Suntech Power
Holdings and Silex Solar for Solar Cells Research 98
Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Merge 98
China Gengsheng Minerals Commences Trial Production of
Abrasives Product 98
Centron Solar to Establish Sales Hub 99
Panasonic to Acquire Controlling Interest in Sanyo Electric 99
Angolan bank BPA to Buy Qimonda Solar Plant 99
First Solar Takes Over Optisolar's PV Projects 99
Sunrise Consulting Group to Establish New Subsidiary 99
Clairvoyant Energy and Xtreme Power Enter into Agreement 99
Silex Systems Purchases Sydney Olympic Park Plant 100
Sunfilm and Sontor Merge 100
NRG Solar Purchases First Solar's Solar Generation Plant 100
Shenzhen Xinhonglian Solar Energy Inks MoU with Bakhu Holdings 101
Robert Bosch Acquires Stake in Aleo 101
Mac1 Industries Inks Agreement with IAGreen 101
First Solar Acquires Solar Projects Pipeline from OptiSolar 101
China Winsaint Solar Inks Agreement with Blackhawk 101
Suntech Power to Establish Facility in Arizona 102
Siemens to Acquire Solel Solar 102
AU Optronics to Acquire Controlling Stake in M. Setek 102
China Solar Power Purchases ThinSilicon 102
Petra Solar and BP Solar to Extend Collaboration 102
BP Solar and Jabil Circuit Ink Agreement for Manufacturing
Solar Modules 103
Dyesol Sets Up Dyesol Japan 103
Timo Technology and Dyesol Make Additional Investment in
Dyesol-Timo 103
Merck and Dyesol Ink Agreement 103
Dyesol Joins Project on Development of Dye Solar Cells 104
Jiawei Solarchina and Evergreen Solar Commences Construction
of New Manufacturing Plants 104
Evergreen Solar Inks Agreements with Hubei Science &
Technology Investment and Jiawei Solarchina 104
Evergreen Solar Establishes New Headquarters 105
Evergreen Solar and RMT Ink Agreement 105
SunPower and SunRay Establish Power Plant 105
SunPower and FPL Group Ink Supply Agreement 106
Nanosolar Completes Development of Panel Factory in Germany
and Begins Serial Production at San Jose Plant 106
SunPower Signs Agreement with Xcel Energy to Develop Solar PV
Power Generating Plant 106
Mulk Holding to Establish Solar Panel Facility in Sharjah 106
NH Hoteles Inks Agreement with Isofotón 107
BP Solar and RGE Energy Enter into Partnership 107
Veeco Instruments Purchases Mill Lane Engineering 108
Xtreme Energetics and HP Ink Agreement 108
Intel to Establish New Company 108
Probe Manufacturing Inks Letter of Intent to Acquire Solar
Masters 108
Solar Thin Films Purchases Stake in Weihai BlueStar Photovoltaic 109
Solutia Sets up Saflex® Photovoltaic Business 109
Borevind Purchases Stake in Gallivare PhotoVoltaic 109
Dyesol Establishes New Production Plants 109
Permasteelisa and ERG Renew Collaborate with Dyesol Italia for
Developing DSC Panels 109
Evergreen Solar Commences Expansion of Manufacturing Facility 110
GE Energy Enters into Partnership with GAF Material Corporation 110
GE Energy Acquires Additional Interest in PrimeStar Solar 110
Mitsubishi to Expand Production Capacity 111
Suntech and Akeena Solar Sign License Agreement 111
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 112
BP Solar International, Inc. (US) 112
Bosch Solar Energy AG (Germany) 112
Dyesol Ltd. (Australia) 112
EniPower S.p.A. (Italy) 113
Evergreen Solar, Inc. (US) 113
E-Ton Solar Tech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) 113
Flisom AG (Switzerland) 113
GE Energy (US) 114
Global Solar Energy, Inc. (US) 114
Hitachi Metals America, Ltd. (US) 114
Isofotón SA (Spain) 115
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (China) 115
Kyocera Corporation (Japan) 115
Matrix Solar Technologies, Inc. (US) 116
Miasole (US) 116
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan) 116
Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited (India) 116
Motech Industries, Inc. (Taiwan) 117
Nanosolar, Inc. (US) 117
Primestar Solar (US) 117
Q-Cells Se (Germany) 117
Sanyo Solar (Japan) 118
Sharp Corporation (Japan) 118
Signet Solar, Inc. (US) 118
Sunpower Corporation (US) 118
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (China) 119
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (China) 119
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 120
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets -
Independently Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 120
Table 20: World Historic Review for Solar Panels by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets - Independently Analyzed by
Annual Dollar Sales for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 121
Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 122
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets -
Independently Analyzed by Annual Installations in Megawatts
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 123
Table 23: World Historic Review for Solar Panels by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets - Independently Analyzed by
Annual Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 124
Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Installations for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 125
Table 25: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels by Product Type -Thin-Film Solar Panel and
Crystalline Solar Panel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126
Table 26: World Historic Review for Solar Panels by Product
Type Thin-Film Solar Panel and Crystalline Solar Panel
Independently Analyzed by Annual Installations in Megawatts
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 127
Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by
Product Type- Percentage Breakdown of Installations for
Thin-Film Solar Panel and Crystalline Solar Panel for Years
2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 128
9. THE UNITED STATES 129
A.Market Analysis 129
Solar Energy Sector - A US Perspective 129
Robust Outlook for Solar PV Installations 129
Table 28: US PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown
of PV Installed Capacity by Segment (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 130
California Leads Solar PV Installations in the US 130
Table 29: PV Installations in the US (2010): Breakdown of
Annual Installed PV Capacity by State (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 131
Solar Panels Market - Current Scenario 131
Key Statistical Findings 132
Table 30: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010):
Percentage Share Breakdown by Segment - Cells & Modules
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 132
Table 31: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Domestic Shipments by
End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 132
Table 32: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Domestic Shipments by
Consumer Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 132
Competitive Landscape 133
Table 33: US Solar Cells Market (2010): Market Share
Breakdown of Cell Production by Leading Players (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 133
Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell Revs up the Engine of Growth 133
Table 34: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Shipments by Type (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 134
Table 35: US Cells and Modules Market (2010): Percentage
Breakdown of Crystalline Silicon, Thin-Film Silicon, and
Concentrator Silicon Cells and Modules Shipments by Market
Segment - Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Electric
Power, and Transportation (% based on kWp shipped)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 134
Market Trends/Issues 135
Price Declines to Promote New Installations 135
Factors Responsible for Falling Solar Module Prices 135
Grid Expansion: A Costly Affair 135
Home Solar Panel Installations Increase 136
Increasing Production Capacity: Positive Signs 136
Utility Companies: Playing a Major Role 136
Government Initiatives 136
Promoting PV in the US: A Look at Various Government Programs 137
The Future of PV 138
The Blueprint 138
DOE: The Fund Provider for PV Research 138
Product Launches 138
Strategic Corporate Developments 149
Select US Players 161
B.Market Analytics 164
Table 36: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 164
Table 37: US Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 165
Table 38: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 166
Table 39: US Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 167
10. CANADA 168
A.Market Analysis 168
Solar Energy to Grow in Canada 168
Table 40: Canadian PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Annual PV
Power Installed (MW) by Application (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 168
End Use Market 168
Equipment Market 169
PV Technology: The Prospects 169
The Barriers 169
Government Initiatives Over the Years 169
Product Launches 170
Strategic Corporate Developments 170
B.Market Analytics 172
Table 41: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 172
Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 173
Table 43: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in
Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 174
Table 44: Canadian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 175
11. JAPAN 176
A.Market Analysis 176
Outlook 176
Solar Panel Market to Witness Rise in Installations 176
Demystifying Japan's Success in Solar Energy 177
PV Production Scenario 178
Solar Cell Makers Make Strategic Moves to Regain Market Share 178
Solar Companies Increasing Production 178
Table 45: Japanese Leading Solar Cells Producers (2010):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Q-Cells, Sharp
Electronics, Suntech Power and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 178
Solar Projects 179
Sunshine Projects: Making the Sun Shine in Japan 179
GENESIS Project: World Wide Web of PV Power Generating Systems 179
The NEDO Contribution 180
NEDO's Select R & D Projects 180
Innovative PV Developments 180
Development of Advanced PV Modules 181
Super High-Efficiency Compound Solar Cells 181
The METI Strategy 181
Table 46: National Budget for PV Power Generation by METI
(2009): Breakdown of Budget by Allocation Area (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 182
Market Trends/Issues 182
Grid Connected PV: Increasing Market Share 182
Table 47: Japanese Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by
Installation Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 182
Bridging the Gap Between Conventional and PV Power Tariffs 182
Equipment Costs: The Core Issue 183
Product Launches 183
Strategic Corporate Developments 185
Select Japanese Players 188
B.Market Analytics 190
Table 48: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 190
Table 49: Japanese Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 191
Table 50: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in
Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 192
Table 51: Japanese Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 193
12. EUROPE 194
A.Market Analysis 194
Solar Panels Market - Current & Future Analysis 194
A Snapshot of the European Energy Mix 194
Table 52: European New Nominal Installed Capacity by Energy
Source (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Nominal
Installed Capacity for Wind Power, Gas-Fired Power
Stations, Photovoltaics, Oil, Coal-Fired Power Stations,
Hydro, Biomass, CSP, and Nuclear Power (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 194
The PV Market Overview 194
Status of PV Tariffs and Related Subsidies in Select EU
Countries 195
Factors Driving Growth 197
Germany Emerges as the European Leader 197
Challenging Future Ahead for European Solar Panel Market 198
Product Launches 198
Strategic Corporate Developments 200
B.Market Analytics 201
Table 53: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 201
Table 54: European Historic Review for Solar Panels by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and
Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 202
Table 55: European 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe
Markets for Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 203
Table 56: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 204
Table 57: European Historic Review for Solar Panels by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and
Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by
Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 205
Table 58: European 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Installations
for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe
Markets for Years 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 206
12a. FRANCE 207
A.Market Analysis 207
Outlook 207
Solar Usage in France 207
Table 59: French Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage Share
Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 207
Governmental Support and Funding 207
A Glance at the French Solar Photovoltaic Power Market 208
Product Launches 209
Strategic Corporate Developments 209
B.Market Analytics 210
Table 60: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 210
Table 61: French Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 211
Table 62: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in
Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 212
Table 63: French Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 213
12b. GERMANY 214
A.Market Analysis 214
The German Solar Energy Market: A Review 214
Table 64: German Renewable Energy Electricity Production
(2010): Percentage Breakdown of Distribution of Renewable
Energy Electricity for Wind, Hydro, Biogas, Bio energy
Solid, Photovoltaics, Bio energy Liquid and Geothermal
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 215
Solar Panel Market Soars in 2009 215
High Subsidies: The Major Stimulants 215
Trends/Issues 216
German Solar Panel Industry Challenged by Several Factors 216
PV Tariffs to Reach Conventional Tariffs 216
Companies Increasing Production, Seeking Newer Materials 216
Technological Development 217
Product Launches 217
Strategic Corporate Developments 218
B.Market Analytics 224
Table 65: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 224
Table 66: German Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 225
Table 67: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in
Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 226
Table 68: German Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 227
12c. ITALY 228
A.Market Analysis 228
Solar Panel Market in Italy on Rise 228
Table 69: PV Power in Italy by Application (2010):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power
by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non- Domestic,
Grid-Connected Distributed, Grid-Connected Centralized
Installations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 228
Competitive Scenario 228
Research Programs 229
Technological Development 229
Strategic Corporate Developments 229
B.Market Analytics 231
Table 70: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 231
Table 71: Italian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 232
Table 72: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in
Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 233
Table 73: Italian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 234
12d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 235
A.Market Analysis 235
Current & Future Analysis 235
Overview 235
Table 74: PV Power in the United Kingdom by Application
(2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed
PV Power by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic and
Grid-Connected Distributed Installations (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 235
Government Initiatives 235
PV Programs 236
National Program for Photovoltaics 236
DTI Sustainable Energy R&D Program 236
Renewables Obligation 237
Northern Ireland PV Market 237
Strategic Corporate Developments 237
B.Market Analytics 239
Table 75: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 239
Table 76: UK Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 240
Table 77: UK Recent Past, Current and Future for Solar
Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 241
Table 78: UK Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 242
12e. SPAIN 243
A.Market Analysis 243
Outlook 243
Overview of Spanish Solar PV Industry 243
Table 79: PV Power in Spain by Application (2010) -
Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power
by Off-Grid and Grid- Connected Installations (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 244
Solar Panel Market Witnesses Wattage Oversupply 244
Developments in the Field of Solar Energy 244
Issues Before the Industry 244
The Technology Scenario 245
PV Programs 245
PV Installations in Spain 245
The Tudela Project 245
Isofotón SA - A Key Player 246
B.Market Analytics 246
Table 80: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 246
Table 81: Spanish Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 247
Table 82: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in
Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 248
Table 83: Spanish Historic Review for Solar Panels Market
Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 249
12f. REST OF EUROPE 250
A.Market Analysis 250
Review of Select Regional Markets 250
Austria 250
Table 84: Newly Installed PV Power in Austria by
Application - Standalone, Grid-Connected Distributed and
Grid-Connected Centralized in 2010 (In kW) 250
Poland 250
Russia 251
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