Solar Panels
September 1, 2011
Abstract:
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., Isofotón SA, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Matrix Solar Technologies, Inc.,
Miasolé, 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.
Table of contents:
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level Quantitative Techniques & Analytics Product Definitions and Scope of Study 2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Rise of Renewable Energy Technologies
Venture Capital Investments in Green Energy Continue to Improve
Table 1: Global Green Technologies Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value of Venture Capital Investments by Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Key Statistical Findings
Table 2: World Energy Production (2010 & 2030): Percentage Share Breakdown of Energy Production Mix by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
The Solar Industry Raises a Toast Towards a Bright Future Solar Power: A Part of the Modern Energy Mix Portfolio Solar Photovoltaics - Packs ‘Power‘ Punch
Table 3: International Targets for Solar Photovoltaics by Select Countries Major Photovoltaic Power Plants
Table 5: Worldwide Major Photovoltaic Power Plants (Proposed/Under Construction) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Vying for Viability
A Turnaround in Fortunes Lurking Just Around the Corner Solar Cells & Panels: Production Scenario
China Outstrips Japan in Solar Cells Production
Table 6: World PV Cell Production (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Capacity Expansions: Order of the Day Market Scenario, Trends & Issues
PV Panels Market Quickly Recovers from Dark Spell in 2009 Outlook
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)
Table 8: World Historic Review for Solar Panels - Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Growth Momentum Shifts Away from Europe: China & US to Lead the Charge Developing Countries: True Potential Uncovered
Government Participation in Boosting Solar Energy: Critical to Market Fortunes A Peek into the Government Efforts Worldwide to Promote Solar Energy World Bank Also Plays Active Role in Solar Energy Sector
Will Subsidies Continue? - A Million Dollar Question Double Edged Impact of Falling Solar Cell & Module Prices Retail Industry Provides Lucrative Opportunities for Solar Panels Growing Energy Needs: A Business Case for Solar Cells & Modules
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)
Table 10: Breakdown of Electricity Consumption for Select Geographic Region for the year 2050 (In TWh) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Need to Achieve Grid Parity to Drive Future Growth
Photovoltaic Sector Exploring New Options for Achieving Grid Parity Residential Photovoltaic Systems to Experience High Growth Solar Parks-The Growth Driver of PV Panels
Remote Industrial and Habitational Markets: Putting the Solar Industry in Overdrive Semiconductor Based Solar Cells Ready for Terrestrial Invasion
R&D Efforts Continues Unabated Focus on PV Technologies
Crystalline Silicon PV Systems: Here to Stay Non-Si Solar Cells Market Continues to Grow Thin Film Technology: Gaining Ground Key Findings
Table 11: Cell and Module Efficiency of Commercial PV Technologies: A Comparison
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)
Table 13: Record Commercial Module Efficiency and Lab Efficiency of Thin-Film Technology by Type Concentrator PV: The Third Generation Photovoltaics
BIPV: A Promising Technology for Power Generation in Residential or Commercial Buildings Table 14: World's Largest BIPV Power Plants by Location (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) Prepackaged Systems: Heralding the Plug ‘n’ Play Era
Competitive Analysis
Table 15: Leading Photovoltaic Cells Producers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: Leading PV Module Suppliers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Shipments by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Japanese Players to Ramp Up Production to Regain Share
Table 17: Japanese Leading Solar Cell Producers Ranked by Planned Capacity (In MW): 2010-2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Major Photovoltaic Power Plants
Table 18: Major Photovoltaic Power Plants in the World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 3. THE ECONOMICS OF SOLAR ENERGY: A FEASIBILITY STUDY
Solar Competitiveness
Prices of Solar Panels Drop Significantly Rising Ecological Economy Spurs Solar Market Increasing Pollution Levels: Ringing Alarm Bells 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Photovoltaic Systems: An Introduction Working of a Solar Cell
Advantages Disadvantages Cost
Characterization of Solar Cells in Terms of PCE and QE Prevalent Solar Cell Technologies
Components and Accessories of a PV (Photovoltaic) System Solar Panels
Storage Devices Batteries
Power Conditioning Equipment Inverters
Auxiliary Power Systems
Solar Thermal Generating Systems Collector Systems
Amonix Inc’s PV Concentration System Solar Hot Water Heating Equipment Active Systems
Space Heating Solar Powered Lasers Classification of Solar Cells Crystalline Solar Cells Single Crystalline Silicon Cells Poly Crystalline Silicon Cells Thin Film Solar Cells
Advantages of Thin Film Solar Cells
A Technical View of Different Thin Film Technologies Copper Indium Diselinide (CIS)-based Solar Cells CuInSe2-based Solar Cells
a-SiH-based Solar Cells CdTe-based Solar Cells
Comparison between Thin-Film and Crystalline Solar Panels Categories of Solar Panels
Low Voltage/Low Power Panels Small Panels
Large Panels
Solar Cell Technologies First Generation
Second Generation Third Generation
Comparison of Different Generations of PV Technologies Raw Materials and Production Process
Semiconductor Materials Used
Aluminum: The Best Back Plane Material Solar Cell Production Process
Solar Power Applications Space
Building Integrated PV (BIPV): Corrosion Protection:
Electric Fences:
Remote Lighting Systems: Telecommunications: Solar Water Pumping: Photovoltaic Electricity: Rural Electrification: Portable Light:
Water Treatment Systems: Hot Water:
Emergency Medicines Storage: Aeration Systems:
PV System Types Off-Grid Systems
Off-Grid Domestic Systems Off-Grid Non-Domestic Systems Grid Connected Systems
Grid-Connected Distributed Systems Grid-Connected Centralized Systems 5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
SANYO Introduces New HIT Power Solar Modules
Rautaruukki Oyj Develops Fully-Integrated Solar Panel Facade Honeywell Introduces Honeywell Solarc RPV
Q-Cells Launches Q-Smart Thin Film Modules
Motech Industries Launches IM54 Multi-Crystalline Module
SolarWorld Introduces Sunmodule™ Plus Polycrystalline Solar Panels Renesas Electronics Launches Small Circuit Board for Solar Panels DuPont and Fujipream Introduces Thinnest c-Si Photovoltaic Module STMicroelectronics Launches SPV1001
Evergreen Solar Launches ES-A String Ribbon Solar Panel Series SoloPower Introduces SFX1-i Photovoltaic Module
OPEL Solar Introduces Mk-IX HCPV Solar Panel Global Solar Energy Launches PowerFLEX BIPV Module Kaneka Introduces Soltilex PV Module
Honeywell International Expands PowerShield Backing Systems' Line National Semiconductor Launches SM3320 SolarMagic Smart Panel Chipset Solutia Unveils Saflex® PS41 PVB Encapsulant
Evergreen Solar to Rollout ES-D and ES-E Series Solar Panels Greendix Rollout Unique Shaped Crystalline Silicon Solar Panels
National Semiconductor and Green Energy Solar Develops SolarMagic Smart Panels Evergreen Solar Unveils ES-A Series Solar Panels
Solarmer Energy Develops Decorative Photovoltaic Glass Panels
Aide Solar Energy Technology Launches New Poly- Crystalline Black Frame Solar Panels Global Solar Energy Launches PowerFlex BIPV Range of Stick-On Solar Modules JA Solar Holdings Launches SECIUM Line of Superior Solar Cells
Bosch Solar Energy Launches Bosch Solar Cell M 3BB
Bosch Solar Energy Introduces Innovative Installation System for Solar Modules CNPV Solar Power Introduces Premium PV Modules Series
Victron Energy Unveils BlueSolar Panels
Canadian Solar Launches Roof-Mounting NewEdge Solar Panels Owens Corning Launches Solar Panel Array
Konarka Technologies Launches Konarka Power Plastic 20 Series SunPower Launches SunPower 315 Solar Panel
SANYO Launches HIT Power® N Series Solar Panels Sharp Introduces Solar Power Generation System Akeena Launches Andalay Solar Panels
Belden Rolls Out UL-Type PV Solar Cables LG Launches LG GD510
Evergreen Solar Unveils New Solar Panels of ES-C Series Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New PV Modules
LG Electronics Launches Environment Friendly Mobiles Samsung Introduces New Eco-Friendly Phone
Los Angeles Metro Launches a Renewable and Energy Efficient Power Project at Transit Facility HORIBA STEC to Launch Residual Gas Analyzer
UW-Rock County Launches Solar Panels Nanosolar Launches Nanosolar Utility Panel™
Capacitec Launches Series of Parallelism Sensor Systems and Non-Contact Capacitive Gap Marsh and Munich Re to Unveil Insurance Tool
Solaren to Introduce Solar Panels Morristown Launches Solar Panels Sanyo Launches HIT Double Solar Panel
Morgan Solar Launches Sun Simba HCPV System Day4 Energy Launches Solar Panel Technology Nissan Introduces Nuvu
LINAK Launches Series of Actuator Systems Xantrex Launches Xantrex Gateway OCS Energy Launches SolarWash™
Solyndra Launches Solar Photovoltaic System SolarFrameWorks Launches PowerBoost
Concordia Homes Launches Solar-Powered Residence in Nevada 6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Real Goods Solar and Earth Friendly Energy Group Holdings Enter into Merger Agreement KDC Solar Inks Agreement with SPI and LDK Solar
Solarhybrid Enters into Strategic Partnership with Suntech Power Holdings Solar Topps and Schott Solar Sign Supply Agreement
Flextronics to Produce Solar Panels for SunEdison
SunBorne Energy Technologies and Suntech Power Holdings Sign Contract for Solar Projects in India SunPower Enters into Supply Agreement with Toshiba for Solar Panels
Noble Solar Industries and Four Rivers BioEnergy Sign MoU
CEIAB Approves Just-Roof™ BIPV System from Suntech Power Holdings Stion Inks Incentive Agreement with State of Mississippi
Sempra Generation Selects Suntech Power Holdings and Zachry Holdings Phoenix Solar and Solarta Enters into Contract
General Electric to Set Up Photovoltaic Panel Factory Schott Solar to Expand Wafer Capacity
Intel Signs Manufacturing Consulting Agreement with MiaSolé Kyocera Obtains Solar Module Supply Contract
Kyocera to Expand Production capacity
JA Solar Enters into Partnership with Jabil Circuit
JA Solar Holdings Enters into Joint Venture with MEMC Electronic Materials Gehrlicher Solar and GE Commence Construction of Solar Power Plant Bosch Solar Energy Establishes Solar Park
Bosch Solar Energy Broadens Photovoltaic Production
Yingli Green Energy Signs Supply Agreements with Huanghe Hydropower Yingli Green Energy Collaborates with Super Tool and YHS
Yingli Americas Signs Supply Agreement with Borrego Solar Siemens Energy Inks Framework Agreement with Suntech Power
Munich Re Enters into Agreement with SunPower for New Solar Power System Rancho California Water District Enters into Agreement with SunPower Deutsche Bank Collaborates with SANYO Electric
Q-Cells Deploys Solar Modules at Largest Solar Power Plant
Q-Cells Collaborates with Fraunhofer CSP for Opening New Module Technology Centre Nanosolar Inks Long Term Supply Agreements
Q-Cells Issues Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY Seal of Quality for Next Generation Solar Products Yingli Group Commences Construction of a PV Industry Base in Tianjin
Kromet International Enters into an Agreement with Sharp Electronics Sunvalley Solar Inks Supply Agreement with TianWei Solar Films
TBEA Xinjiang New Energy Enters into an Agreement with Xi'an High-Tech Industries Development Zone First Solar Acquires RayTracker
Parity Solar Gets MCS Accreditation for Thin Film PV Modules Bosch Solar Energy’s Solar Modules Receive MCS Certification Motech Modules Accredited with Newer Approvals
Suntech's Just-Roof Attains CEIAB Approval Q-Cells Acquires VDE certificate
Total Announces Plans to Construct New Solar Panel Plant in France JinkoSolar Enters into Agreement with Leading PV Company Solarmag Acquires Rivma Invest
Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroeletronics Enters into Joint Venture Grape Solar Enters into Partnership with President Solar
SunPower Enters into Partnership with Flextronics
Solar Semiconductor Enters into Strategic Partnership with Sonepar Wild Brush Energy inks LOI with Auxin Solar
Suntech Power Holdings Enters into Agreement with Solar Plant
China Solar Power Inks Investment Agreement with Suzhou Industrial Park Suntech to Establish Manufacturing Plant in Arizona
Sanyo to Provide HIT Solar Panels to PV Power Plant Sharp Electronics Collaborates with SkyPower and SunEdison Suntech Power Holdings to Collaborate with Bangchak Petroleum
Horizon Power Selects SunPower for the Installation of Solar Tracking Systems Suntech Power Holdings Inks Agreement with Azure Power
Miasole Partners with Prologis
Phoenix Solar Signs Framework Agreement with MiaSole NWT Selects Evergreen Solar for Solar Panels
Tigo Energy to Collaborate with Suntech
Bosch Solar Energy Installs Onsite Solar Panels in US
Dyesol Inks Letter of Intent with Umicore to Form Alliance for Dye Solar Cell Market Bosch Solar Energy Collaborates with Johanna Solar Technology
Dyesol Collaborates with Pilkington North America to Form DyeTec Solar
Dyesol Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte JA Solar Holdings and Innovalight Ink Strategic Agreements
JA Solar Holdings to Take Over Shanghai Jinglong Solar Technology JA Solar Holdings Enters into Partnership with ECN
Kyocera to Provide Solar Modules for Solar Farm Project in Thailand
Kinney Construction Services Installs KYOCERA Solar's KD210 Multi-Crystalline Solar Panels KYOCERA to Commence Manufacturing at New Facility
KYOCERA Begins Solar Module Manufacturing in California Beck Energy Collaborates with Nanosolar for First Solar Power Plant Q-Cells Collaborates with Innotech Solar
SANYO Electric to Increase HIT® Solar Cell Modules Production Capacity of Shiga and Nishikinohama Factories Sharp to Increase Solar Cell Module Production Capacity of UK Manufacturing Unit
Sharp Enters into Agreement with NED for Thai Solar Power Plants Establishment Sharp Commences Operations at GREEN FRONT SAKAI Plant
Sharp, ST Microelectronics and EGP enters into a joint venture agreement Suntech Power Holdings to Take Over Wafer Manufacturing Facility in China
University of New South Wales Collaborates with Suntech Power Holdings and Silex Solar for Solar Cells Research Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Merge
China Gengsheng Minerals Commences Trial Production of Abrasives Product Centron Solar to Establish Sales Hub
Panasonic to Acquire Controlling Interest in Sanyo Electric Angolan bank BPA to Buy Qimonda Solar Plant
First Solar Takes Over Optisolar’s PV Projects Sunrise Consulting Group to Establish New Subsidiary Clairvoyant Energy and Xtreme Power Enter into Agreement Silex Systems Purchases Sydney Olympic Park Plant Sunfilm and Sontor Merge
NRG Solar Purchases First Solar’s Solar Generation Plant
Shenzhen Xinhonglian Solar Energy Inks MoU with Bakhu Holdings Robert Bosch Acquires Stake in Aleo
Mac1 Industries Inks Agreement with IAGreen
First Solar Acquires Solar Projects Pipeline from OptiSolar China Winsaint Solar Inks Agreement with Blackhawk Suntech Power to Establish Facility in Arizona Siemens to Acquire Solel Solar
AU Optronics to Acquire Controlling Stake in M. Setek China Solar Power Purchases ThinSilicon
Petra Solar and BP Solar to Extend Collaboration
BP Solar and Jabil Circuit Ink Agreement for Manufacturing Solar Modules Dyesol Sets Up Dyesol Japan
Timo Technology and Dyesol Make Additional Investment in Dyesol-Timo Merck and Dyesol Ink Agreement
Dyesol Joins Project on Development of Dye Solar Cells
Jiawei Solarchina and Evergreen Solar Commences Construction of New Manufacturing Plants Evergreen Solar Inks Agreements with Hubei Science & Technology Investment and Jiawei Solarchina Evergreen Solar Establishes New Headquarters
Evergreen Solar and RMT Ink Agreement SunPower and SunRay Establish Power Plant
SunPower and FPL Group Ink Supply Agreement
Nanosolar Completes Development of Panel Factory in Germany and Begins Serial Production at San Jose Plant SunPower Signs Agreement with Xcel Energy to Develop Solar PV Power Generating Plant
Mulk Holding to Establish Solar Panel Facility in Sharjah NH Hoteles Inks Agreement with Isofotón
BP Solar and RGE Energy Enter into Partnership Veeco Instruments Purchases Mill Lane Engineering Xtreme Energetics and HP Ink Agreement
Intel to Establish New Company
Probe Manufacturing Inks Letter of Intent to Acquire Solar Masters Solar Thin Films Purchases Stake in Weihai BlueStar Photovoltaic Solutia Sets up Saflex® Photovoltaic Business
Borevind Purchases Stake in Gallivare PhotoVoltaic Dyesol Establishes New Production Plants
Permasteelisa and ERG Renew Collaborate with Dyesol Italia for Developing DSC Panels Evergreen Solar Commences Expansion of Manufacturing Facility
GE Energy Enters into Partnership with GAF Material Corporation GE Energy Acquires Additional Interest in PrimeStar Solar Mitsubishi to Expand Production Capacity
Suntech and Akeena Solar Sign License Agreement 7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
BP Solar International, Inc. (US) Bosch Solar Energy AG (Germany) Dyesol Ltd. (Australia)
EniPower S.p.A. (Italy) Evergreen Solar, Inc. (US)
E-Ton Solar Tech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) Flisom AG (Switzerland)
GE Energy (US)
Global Solar Energy, Inc. (US) Hitachi Metals America, Ltd. (US) Isofotón SA (Spain)
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (China) Kyocera Corporation (Japan) Matrix Solar Technologies, Inc. (US) Miasolé (US)
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan) Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited (India) Motech Industries, Inc. (Taiwan) Nanosolar, Inc. (US)
Primestar Solar (US) Q-Cells Se (Germany) Sanyo Solar (Japan) Sharp Corporation (Japan) Signet Solar, Inc. (US) Sunpower Corporation (US)
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (China) Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (China) 8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
9. THE UNITED STATES A. Market Analysis
Solar Energy Sector - A US Perspective Robust Outlook for Solar PV Installations
Table 28: US PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of PV Installed Capacity by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
California Leads Solar PV Installations in the US
Table 29: PV Installations in the US (2010): Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Capacity by State (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Solar Panels Market - Current Scenario Key Statistical Findings
Table 30: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Segment - Cells & Modules (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Domestic Shipments by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Domestic Shipments by Consumer Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Table 33: US Solar Cells Market (2010): Market Share Breakdown of Cell Production by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell Revs up the Engine of Growth
Table 34: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Shipments by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
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)
Market Trends/Issues
Factors Responsible for Falling Solar Module Prices Grid Expansion: A Costly Affair
Home Solar Panel Installations Increase Increasing Production Capacity: Positive Signs Utility Companies: Playing a Major Role Government Initiatives
Promoting PV in the US: A Look at Various Government Programs The Future of PV
The Blueprint
DOE: The Fund Provider for PV Research Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments Select US Players
B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 39: US Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
10. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Solar Energy to Grow in Canada
Table 40: Canadian PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Annual PV Power Installed (MW) by Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
End Use Market Equipment Market
PV Technology: The Prospects The Barriers
Government Initiatives Over the Years Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 44: Canadian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
11. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis Outlook
Solar Panel Market to Witness Rise in Installations Demystifying Japan’s Success in Solar Energy PV Production Scenario
Solar Cell Makers Make Strategic Moves to Regain Market Share Solar Companies Increasing Production
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)
Solar Projects
Sunshine Projects: Making the Sun Shine in Japan
GENESIS Project: World Wide Web of PV Power Generating Systems The NEDO Contribution
NEDO’s Select R & D Projects Innovative PV Developments
Development of Advanced PV Modules Super High-Efficiency Compound Solar Cells The METI Strategy
Table 46: National Budget for PV Power Generation by METI (2009): Breakdown of Budget by Allocation Area (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Trends/Issues
Grid Connected PV: Increasing Market Share
Table 47: Japanese Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Bridging the Gap Between Conventional and PV Power Tariffs Equipment Costs: The Core Issue
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments Select Japanese Players
B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 51: Japanese Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Solar Panels Market - Current & Future Analysis A Snapshot of the European Energy Mix
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)
The PV Market Overview
Status of PV Tariffs and Related Subsidies in Select EU Countries Factors Driving Growth
Germany Emerges as the European Leader
Challenging Future Ahead for European Solar Panel Market Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
12a. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis Outlook
Solar Usage in France
Table 59: French Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Governmental Support and Funding
A Glance at the French Solar Photovoltaic Power Market Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 63: French Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12b. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
The German Solar Energy Market: A Review
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)
Solar Panel Market Soars in 2009 High Subsidies: The Major Stimulants Trends/Issues
German Solar Panel Industry Challenged by Several Factors PV Tariffs to Reach Conventional Tariffs
Companies Increasing Production, Seeking Newer Materials Technological Development
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 68: German Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12c. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Solar Panel Market in Italy on Rise
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)
Competitive Scenario Research Programs Technological Development B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 73: Italian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12d. THE UNITED KINGDOM A. Market Analysis Current & Future Analysis Overview
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)
Government Initiatives PV Programs
National Program for Photovoltaics DTI Sustainable Energy R&D Program Renewables Obligation
Northern Ireland PV Market Strategic Corporate Developments B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 78: UK Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12e. SPAIN
A. Market Analysis Outlook
Overview of Spanish Solar PV Industry
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)
Solar Panel Market Witnesses Wattage Oversupply Developments in the Field of Solar Energy
The Technology Scenario PV Programs
PV Installations in Spain The Tudela Project Isofotón SA - A Key Player B. Market Analytics
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)
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)
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)
Table 83: Spanish Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12f. REST OF EUROPE A. Market Analysis
Review of Select Regional Markets Austria
Table 84: Newly Installed PV Power in Austria by Application - Standalone, Connected Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized in 2010 (In kW)
Poland Russia
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 85: Rest of Europe 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)
Table 86: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13. ASIA-PACIFIC A. Market Analytics Overview
Taiwan and China Gain Visibility on the Global Landscape B. Market Analytics
Table 89: Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - Australia, China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 90: Asia Pacific Historic Review for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - Australia, China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 91: World 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Australia, China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 92: Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - Australia, China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 93: Asia Pacific Historic Review for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - Australia, China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 94: World 15-Year Perspective for Solar Panels by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Installations for Australia, China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13a. AUSTRALIA A. Market Analytics Outlook
PV Market - An Overview
Table 95: PV Power in Australia by Application (2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic, Grid-Connected Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized Installations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Support for Solar Energy Competitive Scenario
Strategic Corporate Development Dyesol Ltd. - A Key Player In Australia B. Market Analytics
Table 96: Australian 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)
Table 97: Australian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 98: Australian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 99: Australian Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13b. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
China Poised to Become Major Solar Energy Consumer Government Policies for Long Term Growth of PV Industry China to Lead in Global Solar Panel Consumption
Chinese Solar Industry Outweighs Japan in Solar Production China to Commence Mass-Production of Thin-film Photovoltaic Cell Select Chinese Players
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments B. Market Analytics
Table 100: Chinese 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)
Table 101: Chinese Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 102: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 103: Chinese Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13c. SOUTH KOREA A. Market Analysis Outlook
The Emerging Market
Table 104: PV Power in Korea by Application (2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic, Grid-Connected Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized
Renewable Energy Market in Korea Expected to Grow in Near Term The Solar Scenario: Increasing Government Support
Competitive Scenario B. Market Analytics
Table 105: South Korean 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)
Table 106: South Korean Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 107: South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 108: South Korean Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13d. REST OF ASIA PACIFIC A. Market Analysis Outlook
Overview of Select Regional Markets Hong Kong
PV Market - An Overview Government Support PV Projects
India
Leading the Sun Brigade
Solar PV Industry in India: A Quick Primer Barriers to PV Industry
Manufacturing Scenario
Table 109: Solar PV Modules Production in India by Technology (2010): Percentage Breakdown for Crystalline silicon (C-Si) and Thin Film or amorphous silicon (a-Si) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Solar Photovoltaic Applications in India: At a Glance Solar PV Systems Applications in India
Government Initiatives Competitive Scenario
Solar Power: The Sunny Side of Energy
Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited - A key Player in India Taiwan
Government Incentives in Taiwan: A Quick Review PV Suppliers Gathering at Science Parks: A Major Trend Select Players
Thailand Introduction
Grid Electricity Vs Solar Electricity
Table 110: Grid Vs. Solar Electricity in Thailand: 1990-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) Barriers to Solar Energy
Solar Initiatives Solar Powered Homes Solar Energy Park Product Launches B. Market Analytics
Table 111: Rest of Asia Pacific 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)
Table 112: Rest of Asia Pacific Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 113: Rest of Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 114: Rest of Asia Pacific Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14. REST OF WORLD A. Market Analysis Middle East
Table 115: PV Power in Israel by Application (2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic, Grid-Connected Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized
Installations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) UAE
Solar Panel Manufacturers to Witness Growth in UAE Mexico
Solar Electricity in Mexico Applications
Table 116: PV Power in Mexico 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)
Product Launches B. Market Analytics
able 117: Rest of World 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)
Table 118: Rest of World Historic Review for Solar Panels Market Analyzed by Annual Dollar Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 119: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Solar Panels Market - Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 120: Rest of World Historic Review for Solar Panels Market - Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 203 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 231) Region/Country Players The United States 53
Canada 6 Japan 8 Europe France Germany
The United Kingdom Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe 34
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 61 Africa 1
