Global Markets and Technologies for Photovoltaic Systems

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Global Markets and Technologies for Photovoltaic
Systems
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Summary
The global photovoltaic (PV) modules market was
valued at 32.6 billion in 2013 and 34.6 billion
in 2014. This market is expected to decrease to
27 billion by 2019, with a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of -4.8 from 2014 to
2019.This report provides-An overview of the
global markets and technologies for photovoltaic
systems.-Analyses of global market trends with
data from 2013, 2014, and projections of CAGRs
through 2019. -Information about the PV industry
on a global basis, including manufacturing
capacity and consumption by various regional
markets.
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-Coverage of building integrated photovoltaics
(BIPV), polysilicon, the feedstock for PV, as
well as the components comprising the balance of
systems (BOS) for solar systems.-Analysis of
the market's dynamics, specifically growth
drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities.-Details
covering market impact from sources such as the
surge in global demand for energy, incentives for
solar sales and installations, and declining
costs of photovoltaics.-Profiles of major
players in the industry.
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INTRODUCTIONSTUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVESBCC
Researchs goal in conducting this study was to
determine the current status of the global market
for photovoltaics (PV) and then to assess its
growth potential over a six-year period from 2013
to 2019. Our last report, EGY014H, studied this
industry in 2012 and we were particularly
interested in the impact on the market of the
surging global demand for energy, improvements in
solar PV technology, declining costs of
photovoltaics and the impact of climate change on
renewable energy sources. We were also interested
in the impact of incentives on solar sales and
installations, as more countries reach grid
parity. Our key objective was to present a
comprehensive analysis of the current market for
PV and its future direction.
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REASONS FOR DOING THIS STUDY PV technology dates
back to the 1950s and the advent of the space
program in the 1960s, but the concerted effort to
develop this technology for industry and consumer
use began during the oil embargoes of the 1970s.
However, the eventual stabilization of oil prices
had a dampening effect on investment, tax credits
and government funding for research and
development. Despites these challenges, the
development of PV and its materials continued
and, in the late 1990s, RD funding, cost-shared
programs and industry activity once again
increased. The growth rate of this technology has
been exceptionally high, reaching annual growth
rates of 30 to 40 over the past decades until
the 2012 step back. At the end of 2011, 2012 and
until now, the economy of scale dramatically
reduced module prices and reshaped the industry
landscape through company consolidation.
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In the first decade of the 21st century,
companies in the PV business focused on reaching
grid paritythe meeting of costs of fossil fuels
and solar energyas a way to broaden the scope of
PV. Nations and individual states began to offer
serious incentives such as tariffs and tax
credits for solar customers. As more countries
reach the turnkey of grid parity, we were
interested in looking at this industry once again
to chart its potential. INTENDED AUDIENCE In this
PV study, we present current and emerging
technologies, details of the industry structure
(e.g., the leading players in equipment and
materials) and analyze the competitive
environment, major applications, current and
future markets, growth factors and details of
modules shipments for 2013, 2014 and 2019.
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This study will be of interest to those who
manufacture solar cells, modules, inverters,
racking mounts, tracking systems, polysilicon and
interconnection materials, as well as those
involved in PV manufacturing equipment and
materials such as silicon, steel, polymers and
ceramics. It will also be of interest to those
companies engaged in nanotechnology and materials
for flexible substrates. In addition, utility
companies, construction firms and those involved
in the rural electrification programs will find
its contents to be of value.
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SCOPE OF REPORT The scope of this study
encompasses the major PV technologies
monocrystalline silicon, multicrystalline
silicon, thin films (e.g., amorphous silicon,
cadmium telluride, copper indium gallium
selenide), compound semiconductor materials
(e.g., gallium arsenide) and emerging approaches
such as nanostructured films, dye- sensitized
solar cells and organic technologies. BCC
Research analyzes each technology, examines its
current and potential efficiency, assesses the
current market status of each, examines its
future market impact and presents shipments of PV
modules and their values for 2013, 2014 and 2019.
Various technical issues are discussed and a
thorough economic analysis of each technology and
its impact on future growth is presented.
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In this report, we analyze the PV industry on a
global basis, including manufacturing capacity
and consumption by various regional markets. We
examine government funding and support, industry
involvement, standards, the environmental impact
of solar energy and the impact of incentives to
use PV. We also discuss the potential for
applicationsboth grid-connected and stand-alone.
Projections of module shipments by major
applications are also presented for the five
years covered in our study. Not covered in this
report are subsectors that are unquestionably a
part of solar power but do not use photovoltaics,
such as concentrating solar thermal systems,
solar water heaters and the like.
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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
2. SUMMARY
3. OVERVIEW
4. PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS
5. THE EUROPEAN MARKET FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
6. THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
7. THE ASIA OCEANIA MARKET FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
8. THE EMERGING COUNTRIES MARKET FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
9. COMPANY PROFILES
10. APPENDIX GLOSSARY

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