SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Solar Cells and Modules in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. 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 72 companies including many key and niche players such as BP Solar, Bosch Solar Energy AG, Canadian Solar Inc., EniPower S.p.A., First Solar, Inc., GE Energy, Gintech Energy Corporation, Global Solar Energy, Inc., Isofotón SA, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Solartech Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Photowatt International S.A.S, Q-Cells SE, SCHOTT Solar AG, Sharp Corporation, Sharp Electronics Corporation, SolarWorld AG, Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., SunPower Corporation, Trina Solar Limited, and United Solar Ovonic LLC. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Code : MCP-1075
Price : $4500
Companies : 72
Pages : 533
Date : August 2011
Market Data Tables : 193
Status: * New Report

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Renewable Energy Technologies: The Road Ahead.......4
Solar Industry – A Rudimentary Overview.......4
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   Solar Power: A Part of the Modern Energy Mix Portfolio.......51$100
   Solar Photovoltaics - Packs ‘Power ‘ Punch.......6
Solar PV Industry Poised for Robust Growth.......6
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   Table 1: Global PV Market (2000, 2005 & 2010): Cumulative Installed PV Power by Region (In MW) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......7

Table 2: Worldwide PV Market (2010): Cumulative Installed PV Power in MW by Leading Nations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......7
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   Table 3: International Targets for Solar Photovoltaics by Select Countries.......8
Major Photovoltaic Power Plants.......8
Table 4: World's Largest Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants: As of December 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......8
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   Table 5: Worldwide Major Photovoltaic Power Plants (Proposed/Under Construction).......9
Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Vying for Viability.......9
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   A Turnaround in Fortunes Lurking Just Around the Corner.......10
PV Cells & Modules Market Quickly Recovers from Dark Spell in 2009.......10
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   Outlook.......11
Government Participation in Boosting Solar Energy: Critical to Market
  Fortunes.......11
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   A Peek into the Government Efforts Worldwide to Promote Solar Energy.......121$100
   World Bank Also Plays Active Role in Solar Energy Sector.......13
Will Subsidies Continue? – A Million Dollar Question.......13
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   Double Edged Impact of Falling Solar Cell & Module Prices.......141$100
   Growing Energy Needs – A Business Case for Solar Cells & Modules.......15
Market Trends And Issues.......15
Solar Cells: Riding on GREEN Strength.......15
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   Need to Achieve Grid Parity to Drive Future Growth.......16
Photovoltaic Sector Exploring New Options for Achieving Grid Parity.......16
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   Semiconductor-based Solar Cells Ready for Terrestrial Invasion.......17
Increasing Demand for Clean Energy to Drive Solar Cell Equipment Market.......17
Solar Cells & Modules – Production Scenario.......17
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   China Outstrips Japan in Solar Cells Production.......18
Table 6: World PV Cell Production (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......18
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   Capacity Expansions: Order of the Day.......19
A Focus on PV Technologies.......19
Crystalline Silicon PV Systems: Here to Stay.......19
Non-Si Solar Cells Market Continues to Grow.......19
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   Thin Film Technology: Gaining Ground.......20 1$100
   Table 7: Cell and Module Efficiency of Commercial PV Technologies: A Comparison.......21

Table 8: 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).......21

Table 9: Record Commercial Module Efficiency and Lab Efficiency of Thin-Film Technology by Type.......21
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   Concentrator PV: The Third Generation Photovoltaics.......22
BIPV: A Promising Technology for Power Generation in Residential or Commercial
  Buildings.......22
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   Table 10: World's Largest BIPV Power Plants by Location (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......23
Prepackaged Systems: Heralding the Plug ‘n’ Play Era.......23
Competitive Analysis.......23
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   Table 11: Leading Photovoltaic Cells Producers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......24

Table 12: Leading PV Module Suppliers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Shipments by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......24
Japanese Players to Ramp Up Production to Regain Share.......24
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   Table 13: Japanese Leading Solar Cell Producers Ranked by Planned Capacity (In MW): 2010-2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......251$350
   Solar Cell Production Equipment Manufacturers.......261$100
   North America to Garner Larger Share of the Photovoltaic Market.......27
Developing Countries: Biggest Potential.......27
Taiwan and China Gain Visibility on the Global Landscape.......27
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   China: The Promising Solar Market.......281$100
   China Leads Solar Cell Equipment Production.......291$100
   Solar Competitiveness.......30
Rising Ecological Economy Spurs Solar Market.......30
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   Increasing Pollution Levels: Ringing Alarm Bells.......311$100
   Introduction.......32
Sunlight - A Reliable Source of Energy.......32
Limitations of Solar Cells.......32
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   The Nitty-Gritty.......33
Definition.......33
From Becquerel to Fuller – The Background.......33
Designing of Solar Cells.......33
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   Working of a Solar Cell.......34
Elements of a Solar Photovoltaic System.......34
Solar Modules.......34
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   Charge Regulators.......35
Batteries.......35
Inverters.......35
Mounting Structure.......35
Wiring/Interconnects.......35
Backup Generator.......35
Types of Solar Cells and Modules.......35
A Sophisticated Technology Backed by Simple Basics.......35
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   Crystalline Solar Cells.......36
Single Crystalline Silicon Cells.......36
Poly Crystalline Silicon Cells.......36
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   Thin Film Solar Cells.......37
Advantages of Thin Film Solar Cells.......37
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   A Peek into the Market’s Buzzing Activities.......38
A Technical View of Different Thin Film Technologies.......38
Copper Indium Diselinide (CIS)-based Solar Cells.......38
CuInSe2-based Solar Cells.......38
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   a-SiH-based Solar Cells.......39
CdTe-based Solar Cells.......39
Amorphous Silicon.......39
Sunlight Exposure: Effect on Amorphous Silicon Cells.......39
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   Gallium Arsenide Cells.......40
Cadmium Sulphide/Copper Indium Diselenide (CdS/CulnSe2).......40
Cadmium Sulphide/Cadmium Telluride (CdS/CdTe).......40
Table 14: Comparison of Different Types of Solar Cells.......40
Electrochemical Solar Cells.......40
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   Solar Cell Technologies.......41
First Generation.......41
Second Generation.......41
Third Generation.......41
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   Comparison of Different Generations of PV Technologies.......42
Photovoltaic Panels.......42
Categories.......42
Low Voltage/Low Power Panels.......42
Small Panels.......42
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   Large Panels.......43
Tracking.......43
Concentrators.......43
Laser Grooved Buried Grid (LGBG) Cells.......43
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   Arrays.......44
Power Availability Determinants in PV Devices.......44
Hybrid Systems.......44
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   Solar + Wind Hybrid Systems.......45
Thermophotovoltaics (TPV).......45
Solar Electricity: Advantages and Disadvantages.......45
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   Raw Materials and Production Process.......46
Semiconductor Materials Used.......46
Aluminum: The Best Back Plane Material.......46
Solar Cell Production Process.......46
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   Solar Power Applications.......47
Industrial/Commercial Consumption.......47
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   Transportation.......48
Emergency Medicines Storage.......48
Space.......48
Building Integrated PV (BIPV).......48
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   Electric Fences.......49
Remote Lighting Systems.......49
Tourist & Holiday Homes.......49
Telecommunications.......49
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   Consumer Electronics.......50
Water Treatment Systems.......50
Solar Water Pumping.......50
Aeration Systems.......50
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   Photovoltaic Electricity.......51
Non-Grid Connected Systems.......51
Remote Industrial Applications.......51
Stand Alone/Remote Habitation.......51
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   Other Applications.......52
Grid Connected Systems.......52
Residential Photovoltaic Systems.......52
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   Related Products and Technologies.......53
Storage Devices.......53
Batteries.......53
Power Conditioning Equipment.......53
Inverters.......53
Auxiliary Power Systems.......53
Solar Thermal Generating Systems.......53
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   Collector Systems.......54
Amonix Inc’s PV Concentration System.......54
Solar Hot Water Heating Equipment.......54
Active Systems.......54
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   Space Heating.......55
Solar Powered Lasers.......55
Distribution/Sales Channels.......55
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   Dichtel Group At Cornell University Develops Novel Method For Producing Solar
  Cells.......56
Researchers at Shinshu University Develops Novel Solar Cells Technology.......56
NEDO to Develop Advanced Solar Cells.......56
University of Illinois and Hangyang University Co-Develops Novel Solar Cells
  Fabrication Technology.......56
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   EPIR and Sunovia Expedite Development of New Solar Cell Materials.......57
Peccell Develops Technology to Produce High-Voltage DSC Modules.......57
CV21 Develops Cost Effective Solar Cell Production Methods.......57
Durham University to Develop New Solar Cells.......57
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   Dow Corning Develops the Latest Solar Grade Silicon Material.......58
BP Solar Develops Mono2.......58
Cadmium Telluride Based Solar Cells Get a Shot in the Arm.......58
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   Japanese Bendable Zinc Oxide Solar Cell with an Efficiency of 5%.......59
Nippon Oil Develops Organic Solar Cells with 1.5% Efficiency.......59
CIGS Solar Cells: Focus on Tackling Drawbacks.......59
Organic Solar Cells Gain Emphasis.......59
Clare Develops New High Voltage Solar Cell.......59
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   Solar Cells from Nanotube Hybrids.......60
Berlin Institute Develops Ultra Thin Solar Cell.......60
Showa Denko Develops Flexible Solar Cells.......60
New Dye Sensitized Solar Cell.......60
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   Sekisui Jushi and SunPower Develop Highly Efficient Solar Cell.......61
German Researchers Develop New Process.......61
New Transparent Solar Cell Developed.......61
Duebendorf Develops Solar Drinking Water System.......61
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   Heraeus Develops PV Coating Material.......62
LBNL Discovers Hope for Superior Solar Cells.......62
ANU and Origin Energy Produce Economical Solar Cell.......62
Kaneka Develops New Solar Cell.......62
AIST Joins Forces with HBL to Develop High Efficiency Solar Cell.......62
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   South Korean University Develops SiN Films.......63
ATS Automation Develops New Technology.......63
University of California Develops Plastic Solar Cells.......63
Silicon Films Through Vapor Deposition Process.......63
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   Berkeley Lab and UCB Join Forces to Develop New Hybrid Solar Cells.......64
Lawrence Berkeley Scientists Create Plastic-based Solar Cell.......64
Vanderbilt University Finds Applicability of Diamonds in Solar Cells.......64
Lunar Power Up: Solar Power Generation Through Thin Film PV.......64
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   ‘Edge-Defined Film-Fed Growth Technique’.......65
SolarFlex Develops New Solar Cell Technology.......65
Sandia Develops New Semiconductor Alloy for Solar Cells.......65
Japan’s NIMCR Develops Pigment-Based Solar Cells.......65
Toshiba Develops Electrolyte Material for Organic Solar Cells.......65
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   Research/Studies.......66
NREL: Funding Solar Research.......66
Fraunhofer Institute: High Efficiency Solar Cells/Modules for Mobile
  Applications.......66
Institute of Photovoltaics: New Technology to Manufacture Cost Effective PV
  Modules.......66
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   University of California: Nanomaterial Technology.......67
University of Arizona: Organic Thin Films.......67
CIS-Solartechnik: Copper-based Solar Cells.......67
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   Renewable Energy Environment.......68
The UN Summit for Sustainable Development.......68
Solar Electricity and Environment.......68
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   HyperSolar to Introduce New Thin Micro-concentrator Module.......69
SolarPrint Introduces DSSC Technology.......69
Neo Solar Power Launches "Black18".......69
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   Q-Cells Introduces Unique Polycrystalline Module.......70
Centrosolar Canada Launches S-Series of Photovoltaic Modules.......70
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   Q-Cells SE to Unveil Q.SMART UF Solar Module and Next Generation Solar Cells.......71
First Solar Introduces Modules for Smaller Commercial Power Systems.......71
Centrosolar UK Rolls Out New 54-cell Module in UK.......71
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   Millinet Solar Launches PV Super Cell Module.......72
JA Solar Holdings Develops New Multicrystalline Solar Cell.......72
AU Optronics Unveils EcoDuo PM 240P00 Solar Panel.......72
Suntech Power Holdings to Introduce STP245S-20/Wd Solar Photovoltaic Module.......72
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   Samsung Electronics Introduces Solar Battery Modules in Germany.......73
JA Solar Holdings Launches Secium.......73
Molex Launches SolarSpec Junction Box and Cable Assemblies.......73
Advanced Media Launches Polycrystalline Solar Modules.......73
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   Shanghai ST Solar Launches ST Solar Module.......74
Canadian Solar to Launch NewEdge Solar Panels in the US.......74
Bluestar Silicones to Introduce New Solar Application Products Line.......74
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   Silfab Introduces SLA Series of Photovoltaic Modules.......75
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to Introduce PV Series of Intelligent Power Modules for Solar
  Power Production Systems.......75
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   IBM Develops Solar Cell.......76
Kyocera to Expand KD Series with Advanced Solar Modules.......76
Trina Solar Develops Square Shaped Mono-Crystalline PV Cell.......76
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   Ritek to Introduce CIGS Thin Film Solar Panels in the US.......77
Cyrium Technologies Rolls Out QDEC Product Line.......77
Day4Energy Develops 48MC Photovoltaic Module.......77
DayStar Launches CIGS Solar Cells.......77
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   SunPower Introduces SunPower® T20 Tracker.......78
LG Display Introduces Solar Cell Electronic Book Reader.......78
Sharp Introduces Solar Cell with Highest Conversion Efficiency.......78
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   IMEC Introduces Mechanically-Stacked High Performance Multijunction Solar Cell.......79
SANYO Develops HIT Solar Cell with 22.8% Cell Energy Conversion.......79
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   GreenSun Develops Solar Panels that Capture Light Spectrum of the Sun.......80
Boeing’s Subsidiary Develops Solar Cell with Highest Efficiency.......80
Safaricom Launches Solar Cell Phone.......80
QuantaSol Rolls Out Single-Junction Solar Cell.......80
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   SANYO to Introduce High Output HIT-HD Solar Modules in Europe.......81
SunPower Launches SunPower® 315 Solar Panel.......81
Kyocera Unveils New KD Modules.......81
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   SunPower Unveils World’s Most Efficient Solar Cell.......82
Mitsubishi Unveils Multicrystalline Si Solar Cell.......82
Peccel Unveils World’s Largest Dye-sensitized Cell.......82
China Sunergy Unveils Selective Emitter Solar Cell.......82
Spire Plans to Launch an Integrated 25 MW Cell-Module.......82
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   Bridgestone to Establish Production Line for Manufacturing Solar Cell Film in
  Poland.......83
Quantum Solar Power to Unveil Advanced NGDTM Technology.......83
PLG Power to Establish Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant in Nashik.......83
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   Abound Solar and DW Europe Enter Into Partnership.......84
LDK Solar Sets Up New Cell Manufacturing Facility in Heifei.......84
XsunX and MAG Industrial Automation Systems Enter Into Partnership.......84
Kazatomprom to Establish New Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant in Astana.......84
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   XsunX Signs Agreement with Telecomps Technology Sign Agreement.......85
Kyocera to Establish Solar Cell Facility in Czech Republic.......85
Innovalight and Grandway Wonice Technology Enter into Partnership.......85
Sunborne Energy Technologies Enters into Framework Agreement with Suntech
  Power.......85
International Solar Electric Technology Enters into Joint Collaboration with Yeungnam
  University of Korea and K&K Solar.......85
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   China Sunergy and GCL-Poly Energy Enter into Long-Term Wafer Supply Agreement.......86
CTDC and Goldpoly Enter into Purchase Agreement.......86
China Sunergy Enters into Supply Agreement with CEEG Solar Energy Research
  Institute.......86
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   AQT Solar to Open Second CIGS Cell Manufacturing Plant.......87
SunPower to Enter into Joint Venture with AU Optronics.......87
Solsonica and TerniEnergia Enter into Agreement.......87
Silfab Ontario Inks Agreement with Agris Solar Co-operative.......87
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   Abound Solar and Thesan Enter into Partnership.......88
JinkoSolar Holding and BULL PowerTech Ink Agreement.......88
Canadian Solar and Fire Energy Group Sign Agreement.......88
Canadian Solar Enters into Agreement with GP Joule.......88
JA Solar Holdings and Jabil Circuit Enter into Strategic Partnership.......88
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   Q-Cells North America and SunPower Ink Agreement.......89
JA Solar Holdings and MEMC Singapore Enter into Joint Venture Agreement.......89
XsunX and Telecomps Technology Ink Agreement.......89
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   Solar Fields Take Over Calyxo.......90
ITS to Acquire Minority Stake Module Production Plant of REC Solar.......90
GCL-Poly Energy to Acquire Controlling Stake in Konca Solar Cell.......90
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   Solarfun Power is Now Hanwha SolarOne.......91
LDK Solar to Establish Solar Cell and Module Plant.......91
Sulfurcell Commences New Facility.......91
Ubbink Commences Construction of Solar Unit.......91
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   Yamaichi Electronics to Manufacture Solar Panel Connectors.......92
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings to Establish Solar Power Projects in the US.......92
VentureTech to Buy Minority Stake in Stion.......92
Kyocera Solar Commences Production of Solar Modules in US.......92
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   BSP Signs Strategic Investment Agreement with PSP.......93
Suntech and Swinburne University Set Up Solar Facility in Melbourne.......93
Trina Solar Signs Research Agreement with SERIS.......93
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   Aide Solar Establishes Production Facility.......94
SunPower and Flextronics Collaborate to Manufacture Solar Panels.......94
Tata BP Solar Increases Production Capacity.......94
Delta Electronics to Enter Japan.......94
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   CENTROSOLAR Adds New Production Line to Wismar Plant.......95
BP Solar Shuts Down US Based Solar Cell Production Plant.......95
Natcore Technology to Take Over Vanguard Solar.......95
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   Sentinel Solar and SolGate Enter a New Business Alliance.......96
Sharp Commences Operation in New Facility.......96
Sulfurcell Solartechnik to Establish New Facility.......96
SunPower Snaps Up SunRay.......96
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   Voltaix to Build New Production Unit.......97
NREL Signs a Series of Research and Development Agreements with 3M.......97
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   Q-Cells Signs Agreement with Flextronics.......98
Motech to Set Up JV with Itogumi for Making PV Modules.......98
RENA and 1366 Technologies Partner to Deliver Enhanced Solar Cell Process.......98
Fidelis Energy Announces Solar Module Supply Contract with TinSol Energy.......98
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   Silex Systems Purchases Assets of Solar Systems.......99
China Sunergy Takes Over Two Solar Module Producers.......99
Alpha Omega Power and Chad Industries Partner to Comarket Products.......99
Yingli Enters PV Module Supply Agreement with SunDurance Energy.......99
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   Mitsubishi Electric Completes Construction of PV Cell Facility.......100
LDK Solar to Purchase Crystalline Module Production Plant of Best Solar.......100
Calisolar Snaps Up 6N Silicon.......100
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   P2i Teams Up with Energy Launch Partners for Solar Cells Coating Applications.......101
SunWell Solar to Construct Film Solar Cell Production Plant in Nanjing.......101
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   Bosch Solar Inks Non-Prime Crystalline Solar Cell Supply Deal with Innotech.......102
Kyocera to Provide 3MW Solar Modules to Omuta Solar Power Facility.......102
Solar EnerTech Inks Agreement with Aussie Solar Installations.......102
Suniva Plans to Form an Alliance with GS Battery.......102
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   BP Solar Inks Manufacturing Deal with Jabil Circuit.......103
EPOD Solar and ICP Solar Enters into Definitive Agreement.......103
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   First Solar Snaps Up EMG’s Solar Projects Development Pipeline.......104
Panasonic to Invest in Sanyo's Solar Cell Operations.......104
Sharp to Enter in Two Joint Ventures.......104
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   Meyer Burger Merges with 3S Industries.......105
Motech Acquires GE’s Solar Module Assembly Facility.......105
Panasonic Acquires SANYO.......105
Racell to Construct Solar Cell plant in Denmark.......105
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   Soitec Forays into Solar Energy Sector through the Acquisition Concentrix.......106
Tokuyama to Manufacture Solar Cell Components.......106
Suniva® and Titan Energy Systems Conclude Collaborative Project.......106
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   ATS to Manufacture Solar Modules with Photowatt.......107
Canadian Solar to Establish a 200MW Module Manufacturing Facility.......107
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   MEMC Takes Over SunEdison.......108
NRG Solar Acquires Blythe Solar Project.......108
CIC Acquires 20% Stake in GCL-Poly Energy.......108
Delta Greentech Announces Take Over of US Solar Cell Manufacturer.......108
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   CSP Acquires ThinSilicon.......109
Applied Materials Takes Over Advent Solar.......109
Suniva Partners with FLS Energy.......109
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   Acro Energy Takes Over EE Solar.......110
Sengu Announces Plans to Commence Operations in the New Solar Cell Factory.......110
UMC to Set Up Solar Cell Plant in Shandong Province.......110
ENN Group Plans to form JV with Duke Energy.......110
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   Signet Solar and BSC-Solar Embark on Joint Development of 1.8MW Solar Plant.......111
Bridgestone Announces Plans to Establish a New Solar Cell Films Factory.......111
NexPower Expands Production Capacity of Thin Film Solar Cells.......111
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   Spire Setups Indian Subsidiary to Distribute Solar Modules and Systems.......112
PSEG Solar and juwi solar Collaborate for three Major Solar Projects of 29.2
  MW.......112
DuPont Teams Up with Applied Materials to Increase PV Cell Efficiency.......112
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   Kaneka Enters into Alliance with IMEC for Developing Solar Cells.......113
Showa Shell Announces Plans to Set Up a Solar Cell Plant in Miyazaki
  Prefecture.......113
First Solar Announces Plans to Establish 2 GW Solar Power Plant in China.......113
Hoang Sa Secures Central Province Approval for Construction of Solar Cell
  Plant.......113
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   ECP Merges with SIT.......114
TNDF to Acquire 25% Stake in PV Next.......114
GCL-Poly Acquires Jiangsu Zhongneng.......114
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   DELTA to Teams Up with Scheuten for Solar Energy Joint Venture.......115
Solar Semiconductor to Establish New Solar Cell Plant.......115
Ellis Energy Snaps Up Pyron Solar.......115
GCL-Poly Announces Plans to Acquire Polysilicon Supplier Jiangsu.......115
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   Silex Systems Announces Acquisition of Assets of SOP.......116
Sunfilm to Merge Operations with Sontor.......116
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   Solar Thin Films to Take Over BudaSolar Technologies.......117
Prism Solar Technologies Acquires Manufacturing Facility in New York.......117
Suniva to Supply Solar Cells to Jacoby’s Aerotropolis Atlanta.......117
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   STPL to Establish New Solar Farm with 5MW Capacity.......118
Kyocera to Expand Solar Module Capacity.......118
Roth & Rau Acquires CTF Solar GmbH.......118
GroSolar to Acquire Borrego Solar Systems’ Residential Installation
  Businesses.......118
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   Akeena Solar Partners with Enphase Energy.......119
SANYO forms ENEOS Solar with Nippon.......119
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   Solar Thin Films to Take Over Algatec Solar.......120
Kyocera to Establish a New Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant.......120
Hague Merges with Solterra.......120
LG Electronics to Start Two Solar Cell Production Lines.......120
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   ICP Solar to Takeover Ibersolar Energía, S.A........121
3S Industries Snaps Up Somont.......121
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   Evolution Solar Snaps Up Synergy Design and Development.......122
SunPower Takes Over Solar Sales.......122
Wincroft Takes Over Apollo Solar Energy.......122
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   Tokyo Ohka Partners with IBM for New Solar Cells Production Technology.......123
BEL and BHEL Ink MoU to Form JV for Solar PV Business.......123
Solon Announces Acquisition of 16% Stake in SpectraWatt.......123
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   Q-Cells to Construct Solar Cells Facility.......124
Suntech Takes Over MSK Corp........124
Bosch Forays into PV Market through ersol Solar Acquisition.......124
Centrotherm Takes Over GP Solar.......124
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   Solar Thin Films Buys 15% Stake in CG Solar.......125
Applied Materials Takes Over Baccini.......125
Borevind Buys 65% Stake in Gallivare PhotoVoltaic.......125
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   Solar Thin Films Acquires Stakes in CG Solar.......126
Applied Materials Completes Baccini Acquisition.......126
Quantum Fuel Systems Acquires Equity Interest in ASOLA.......126
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   Centrotherm photovoltaics AG to Acquire GP Solar.......127
Suntech Power Acquires Minority Stake in Nitol Solar.......127
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Merges with ENTECH.......127
Sunvim Group to Form Joint Venture with Aleo Solar.......127
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   SolarTec Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Sumec and Other Companies.......128
Sharp Corp to Set Up Joint Venture with Tokyo Electron.......128
EPIR and Sunovia to Collaborate with The Swiss Federal Institute.......128
ersol Thin Film Collaborates with SCHOTT.......128
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   Synova Joins Research Alliance for Solar Energy Systems.......129
Mitsubishi to Expand PV Module and Cell Manufacturing Capacity.......129
Quantum Fuel Systems and Asola to Expand Solar Module Plant Capacity.......129
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   Evergreen Solar to Commence Production Capacity Expansion.......130
Webel to Expand PV Production Capacity.......130
Q-Cells Extends Agreement with aleo solar AG.......130
Akeena Inks production partnership with Kyocera.......130
Recurrent Energy Enters into Agreements with Solar Module Suppliers.......130
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   SunPower Inks Two Agreements in Saudi Arabia.......131
Suntech Power Supplies Solar Modules to Belgium’s Town Hall.......131
Sharp Corporation to Establish a Thin-Film Solar Cell Facility in Japan.......131
SunPower to Establish Fabrication Facility for Solar Cells.......131
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   Global Opens New Production Facility.......132
SCHOTT Breaks Ground for New Mexico Facility.......132
Q-Cells to Set Up New Plant in Malaysia.......132
SolarWorld AG to Establish a Solar Module Unit.......132
Sunfilm AG to Establish Second Applied SunFab Thin Film Line.......132
1$100
   NanoPV to Commence Operations of Its Solar Cell Plant in New Jersey.......133
SunPower Acquires Solar Solutions.......133
GE Energy Acquires Majority Stake in PrimeStar Solar.......133
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   BP Solar (UK).......134
Bosch Solar Energy AG (Germany).......134
Canadian Solar Inc. (Canada).......134
1$100
   EniPower S.p.A. (Italy).......135
First Solar, Inc. (US).......135
GE Energy (US).......135
1$100
   Gintech Energy Corporation (Taiwan).......136
Global Solar Energy, Inc (US).......136
Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. (China).......136
1$100
   Isofotón SA (Spain).......137
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (China).......137
Kaneka Corporation (Japan).......137
1$100
   Kaneka Solartech Corporation (Japan).......138
Kyocera Corporation (Japan).......138
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (Japan).......138
1$100
   Photowatt International S.A.S (France).......139
Q-Cells SE (Germany).......139
SCHOTT Solar AG (Germany).......139
Sharp Corporation (Japan).......139
1$100
   Sharp Electronics Corporation (US).......140
SolarWorld AG (Germany).......140
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (China).......140
1$100
   SunPower Corporation (US).......1411$100
   Trina Solar Limited (China).......142
United Solar Ovonic LLC (US).......142
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   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1431$350
   Table 16: World Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1441$350
   Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Solar Cells and Modules by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1451$350
   A. Market Analysis.......146
Introduction.......146
Current Scenario.......146
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   Outlook Bright for the US Solar Photovoltaic Market.......147 1$100
   Table 18: US PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of PV Installed Capacity by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......148
California Leads the Solar PV Market in the US.......148
Table 19: PV Installations in the US (2010): Breakdown of the Annual Installed PV Capacity by State (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......148
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   Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell Revs up the Engine of Growth.......149
Competitive Landscape.......149
Table 20: US Solar Cells Market (2010): Market Share Breakdown of Cell Production by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......149
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   Market Trends/Issues.......150
Price Declines to Promote New Installations.......150
Factors Responsible for Falling Solar Module Prices.......150
Grid Expansion: A Costly Affair.......150
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   Increasing Production Capacity, but Still Low Compared to Global Leaders.......151
Utility Companies: Playing a Major Role.......151
Government Initiatives.......151
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   Promoting PV in the US: A Look at Various Government Programs.......1521$100
   The Future of PV.......153
The Blueprint.......153
DOE: The Fund Provider for PV Research.......153
PV Research in the US.......153
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   NREL’s Record Breaking Technology.......154
Key Statistical Data.......154
Table 21: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Peak Kilowatts Shipped by Segment – Cells & Modules.......154
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   Table 22: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Peak Kilowatts Shipped by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......155

Table 23: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Peak Kilowatts Shipped by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......155
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   Table 24: US Solar Cells & Modules Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Peak Kilowatts Shipped by Consumer Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......156
B. Market Analytics.......156
Table 25: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......156
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   Table 26: US Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1571$350
   A. Market Analysis.......158
Solar Energy to Grow in Canada.......158
Table 27: Canadian PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Annual PV Power Installed (MW) by Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......158
End Use Market.......158
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   Equipment Market.......159
PV Technology: The Prospects.......159
The Barriers.......159
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   Government Initiatives Over the Years.......160
B. Market Analytics.......160
Table 28: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......160
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   Table 29: Canadian Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1611$350
   A. Market Analysis.......162
Introduction.......162
Table 30: Japanese Leading Solar Cells Producers (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Q-Cells, Sharp Electronics, Suntech Power and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......162
Demystifying Japan’s Success in Solar Energy.......162
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   PV Production Scenario.......1631$100
   Solar Cell Makers Make Strategic Moves to Regain Market Share.......164
Solar Projects.......164
Sunshine Projects: Making the Sun Shine in Japan.......164
GENESIS Project: World Wide Web of PV Power Generating Systems.......164
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   The NEDO Contribution.......165
NEDO’s Select R & D Projects.......165
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   The METI Strategy.......166
Table 31: National Budget (METI) (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Budget Allocated by Allocation Area (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......166
Market Trends/Issues.......166
Grid Connected PV: Increasing Market Share.......166
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   Table 32: Japanese Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......167
B. Market Analytics.......167
Table 33: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......167
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   Table 34: Japanese Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1681$350
   A. Market Analysis.......169
A Snapshot of the European Energy Mix.......169
Table 35: 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).......169
The PV Market Overview.......169
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   Table 36: European PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Capacity In MW by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......170
Factors Driving Additional Growth.......170
PV: Gaining Market Share.......170
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   Status of PV Tariffs and Related Subsidies in Select EU Countries.......1713$300
   B. Market Analytics.......174
Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......174
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   Table 38: European Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1751$350
   Table 39: European 11-Year Perspective for Solar Cells and Modules by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1761$350
   A. Market Analysis.......177
Solar Usage in France.......177
Solar Cells & Modules - Outlook.......177
Table 40: French Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......177
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   Governmental Support and Funding.......1781$100
   B. Market Analytics.......179
Table 41: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......179

Table 42: French Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......179
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   A. Market Analysis.......180
Table 43: 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).......180
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   The German Solar Market.......181
Companies Increasing Production, Seeking Newer Materials.......181
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   B. Market Analytics.......182
Table 44: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......182

Table 45: German Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......182
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   A. Market Analysis.......183
The PV Market.......183
Table 46: 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).......183
Research Programs.......183
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   B. Market Analytics.......184
Table 47: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......184

Table 48: Italian Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......184
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   A. Market Analysis.......185
The Solar Market.......185
Table 49: 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).......185
Government Initiatives.......185
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   National Program for Photovoltaics.......186
DTI Sustainable Energy R&D Program.......186
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   Renewables Obligation.......187
Northern Ireland PV Market.......187
B. Market Analytics.......187
Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......187
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   Table 51: UK Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1881$350
   A. Market Analysis.......189
One of the Leading European Producers.......189
Table 52: PV Power in Spain by Application (2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power by Off-Grid and Grid-Connected Installations.......189
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   Developments in the Field of Solar Energy.......190
Issues Before the Industry.......190
The Technology Scenario.......190
PV Programs.......190
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   B. Market Analytics.......191
Table 53: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......191

Table 54: Spanish Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......191
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   A. Market Analysis.......192
Russian Solar Sector.......192
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   B. Market Analytics.......193
Table 55: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......193

Table 56: Russian Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......193
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   A. Market Analysis.......194
Outlook.......194
Table 57: Eastern European PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power (In MW) by Select Nations - Czech Republic, Belgium, Greece, Slovakia, Portugal, Austria, Bulgaria and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......194
Austria.......194
Poland.......194
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   Greece.......195
Slovakia.......195
Slovenia.......195
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   B. Market Analytics.......196
Table 58: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......196

Table 59: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......196
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   A. Market Analysis.......197
Overview.......197
Outlook.......197
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   Table 60: Asia-Pacific PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Capacity In MW by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......198
An Overview of Some of The Significant Markets.......198
Australia.......198
PV Market – An Overview.......198
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   Table 61: 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).......199
Support for Solar.......199
Competitive Scenario.......199
China.......199
PV Industry Receives Heavy Blow from Recession, Government Comes to
  Rescue.......199
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   Chinese Solar Industry Outweighs Japan in Solar Production.......200
China Poised to Become Major Solar Energy Consumer.......200
Government Policies for Long Term Growth of PV Industry.......200
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   Leading Players.......2011$100
   Taiwan.......202
PV Industry Poised for Strong Growth, Post Recession.......202
Government Incentives in Taiwan: A Quick Review.......202
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   PV Suppliers Gathering at Science Parks: A Major Trend.......203
Hong Kong.......203
PV Market – An Overview.......203
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   Government Support.......204
PV Projects.......204
India.......204
Leading the Sun Brigade.......204
Solar PV Industry in India: A Quick Primer.......204
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   Barriers to PV Industry.......205
Solar PV Production Scenario.......205
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   Table 62: Solar PV Cells Production in India for Years 2001 to 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......206

Table 63: Solar PV Modules Production in India for Years 2001 to 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......206
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   Table 64: Solar PV Modules Production in India by Technology (2010): Percentage Breakdown for Crystalline silicon (C-Si) and Thin Film or amorphous silicon (a-Si).......207
Comparison of Solar PV Technologies by Select Parameter.......207
Solar Photovoltaic Applications in India: At a Glance.......207
Solar PV Systems Applications in India.......207
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   Government Initiatives.......208
Competitive Scenario.......208
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   Solar Power: The Sunny Side of Energy.......209
South Korea.......209
The Emerging Market.......209
Table 65: 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).......209
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   The Solar Scenario: Increasing Government Support.......210
Competitive Scenario.......210
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   Thailand.......211
Introduction.......211
Solar Energy: Proving to be the Best Alternative.......211
Grid Electricity Vs Solar Electricity.......211
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   Table 66: Grid Vs. Solar Electricity in Thailand: 1990-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......212
Barriers to Solar Energy.......212
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   Select Players.......213
Tata BP Solar India Ltd (India).......213
Motech Industries, Inc. (Taiwan).......213
Sinonar Corp. (Taiwan).......213
E-TON Solar tech Co Ltd (Taiwan).......213
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   Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (China).......214
CEEG (Shanghai) Solar Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China).......214
B. Market Analytics.......214
Table 67: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......214
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   Table 68: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......2151$350
   A. Market Analysis.......216
Outlook.......216
Table 69: PV Power in Israel by Application (2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non- Domestic, Grid-Connected Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized Installations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......216
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   B. Market Analytics.......217
Table 70: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......217

Table 71: Middle East Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......217
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   A. Market Analysis.......218
Outlook.......218
Mexico.......218
Solar Electricity in Mexico.......218
Applications.......218
Table 72: 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).......218
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   B. Market Analytics.......219
Table 73: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......219

Table 74: Latin American Historic Review for Solar Cells and Modules with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......219
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Total Companies Profiled: 72 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 87)

Region/Country Players

The United States 18 Canada 2 Japan 12 Europe 29 France 2 Germany 16 The United Kingdom 3 Italy 3 Spain 2 Rest of Europe 3 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 24 Latin America 1 Middle-East 1
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