Report Summary
Rising energy and oil prices, together with increased environmental awareness have led to increased global incentives for solar power. All these initiatives by government is gradually making solar cost competitive and in most cases actually less expensive than retail electricity for the end consumer, which has significantly helped to drive the increase in global solar energy demand.
The ultimate goal of the solar industry is to become cost competitive with traditional forms of electricity generation without any incentives. Incentives are the key to solar industry as they serve as a driver for sales to let producers to reach a scale that is not possible without any government support or involvement.
Among all renewable energy segments, wind accounts for approximately 38% of the overall renewable energy market, the photovoltaic (PV) system is 24%, solar heating devices comprise 21% and others 17% that includes water, biomass and geothermal energy. In comparison to the matured wind energy generating system, the PV system is currently not limited to a defined geographical area. Any PV system can be set up for both industrial and consumer use and in both cities and countries.
Solar PV cell industry is expected to be the most flourishing sub-sector in the alternative energy industry because sunlight can be obtained worldwide without any geological concerns.
The report focuses on the global solar PV cell market - its size, growth rate, drivers, market opportunities, issues, etc. The report also covers the overall solar power market and highlights different processes in the solar energy industry supply chain.
The report profiles some of the major industry players, including their financial information and key business strategies.
Report Outline
Chapter 1 Industry Definition & NAICS Classification
Chapter 2 Solar Power - Brief Introduction
2.1 Advantages of Solar Energy
2.2 Major Solar Energy Markets
2.2.1 USA
2.2.2 Germany
2.2.3 Japan
2.2.4 Spain
2.2.5 Italy
2.3 Review of Selected Solar Sector M&A's
Chapter 3 Processes in the Solar Energy Industry Supply Chain
3.1 Solar Grade Silicon
3.2 Silicon Ingots and Wafers
3.3 Solar Cell
3.4 Solar Module
3.5 Solar Photovoltaic System
Chapter 4 New Technology Developments
Chapter 5 Solar Cell Market Review
5.1 Definition and Breakdown of Manufacturing Process
5.2 Types of Solar Cells
5.3 Market Overview and Size
5.4 Opportunities in the Solar Cell Market
5.4.1 Growing Demand in the US and China
5.4.2 Strong Future Demand of c-Si Based Solar Cell
5.5 Growth Drivers
5.5.1 Government Subsidies Driving Growth
5.6 Key Issues
5.6.1 Polysilicon Supply
5.6.2 Silicon Efficiency
5.6.3 Silicon Expansion Plans Not Enough to Meet Demand
Chapter 6 Profile of Major Players
6.1 E-Ton Solar Tech
6.1.1 Company Overview
6.1.2 Financial Snapshot
6.1.3 Key Strategies
6.2 Motech Industries
6.2.1 Company Overview
6.2.2 Financial Snapshot
6.2.3 Key Strategies
Tables
Table 1.1 NAICS Classification
Table 2.1 Comparison of Major Electricity Generators
Table 2.2 Major Solar Energy Markets
Table 2.3 Key Southern European Countries Solar Energy Policies
Table 2.4 Key M&A's in Solar Sector, 2006
Table 2.5 Key IPOs in Solar Sector, 2006
Table 5.1 Solar PV Cell Market Size, 2002-2006
Table 5.2 Percentage of PV Cell Market, 2002-2006
Table 5.3 Percentage of Different PV Cell Type, 2006
Table 6.1 Comparison of Solar Cell Players
Table 6.2 E-TON Solar Tech Financial Snapshot
Table 6.3 E-TON Solar Tech Contract Details
Table 6.4 E-TON Solar Tech Capacity and Output
Table 6.5 Motech Industries Financial Snapshot
Figures
Figure 5.1 Demand for Photovoltaic by Region
Figure 5.2 Percentage Demand by Solar Cell Type
