Solar Panels Europe:+32-2-535-7543 Asia: +65-6223-2436 Int'l: +1-860-674-8796 US: +1-866-353-3335 Research Category Cart(0) Home > Energy > Photovoltaics > Market Research Report - 222492 Solar Panels Published: Sep 1, 2011 Pages: 794 Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Description Table of Contents 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., 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. 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 4: World's Largest Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants: As of December 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 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(tm) 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(r) 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 SunPower Introduces E19 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(r) 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(tm) 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(tm) 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(tm) 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 MiaSole 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 Dyesol and CSIRO to Collaborate for Developing High Performance DSC Technology 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(r) 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 Isofoton 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(r) 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) Isofoton SA (Spain) JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (China) Kyocera Corporation (Japan) Matrix Solar Technologies, Inc. (US) Miasole (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 Price Declines to Promote New Installations 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 Strategic Corporate Developments 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 Issues Before the Industry The Technology Scenario PV Programs PV Installations in Spain The Tudela Project Isofoton 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, Grid-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 Installations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 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 Table 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) Show More Pricing USD 4500 PDF by E-mail (Single user license) USD 13500 PDF By E-mail (Global License to Company and its Fully-owned Subsidiaries) FAQ Delivery time User License Payment options Get Notified Email me when related reports are published Int'l: +1-860-674-8796 Toll Free (US): +1-866-353-3335 Europe: +32-2-535-7543 Asia: +65-6223-2436 About Contact User Guide Policies Site Map © Copyright 1997-2014, Global Information, Inc. 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