Research Fields: solar industry
Enterprises Involved: Himin, Tsinghua Solar, Huayang Solar, Wenzhou Huihuang, Beijing Tianpu Solar, etc.
Report Highlights
The "2006-2007 Annual Report on Investment Opportunities in China Solar Energy Industry" is designed to serve investors who are upbeat about China solar industry and intend to invest in this sector, to provide reference for enterprises to map out development strategies. By describing and analyzing the development status of the global and Chinese solar industries, it derives the development trend of the solar industry and presents recommendations for investing in China solar industry.
Main focus:
Since the 1990s, the United Nations has held a host of summits attended by leaders of the nations to discuss and formulate world solar strategic planning and international solar conventions and set up international solar funds, to promote the exploitation and utilization of solar energy and renewable energy in the world. Developing and utilizing solar energy and renewable energy becomes a major topic and common action in the international community and an important part of nations sustainable development strategies.
Now, China has become the world largest solar water heater producer and seller, with output value topping 10 billion yuan, ranking among the top countries by technology capability. However, it lags behind some countries in the fields of photovoltaic and solar power generation.
In China, solar photovoltaic technology dates back to the 1970s. In the beginning, it was largely applied in space technology, and later it gradually expanded to ground technology, giving rise to China photovoltaic industry. So far, a total investment of more than 4 billion yuan has been made. Under China Renewable Energy Initiative and the Power-to-Countryside Project, through solar energy power generation, electric power is provide to 160,000 users in Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Tibet, Qinghai and Sichuan. To date, some 50,000 kW photovoltaic power stations have been established in this country, mainly to serve residents in remote areas.
At the 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the guideline of "utilizing renewable energy to achieve sustainable development" was established, and developing renewable energy was listed as one of the national policies. In the beginning of 2006, the State enacted the Law on Renewable Energy Sources, which gives an immense boost to the development and utilization of renewable energy in China.
The solar industry is an emerging industry with broad prospects. Coupled with favorable policy environment and the industry characteristics, makes it a sector with great investment value and development potential. At present, the solar industry is experiencing fast growth, providing good investment opportunities. Nonetheless, operation risks and competition risks should be curbed to achieve good returns.
Report Outline
Main Conclusions
Key Findings
Section 1 Overview of the Global Solar Industry, 2006
1.1 Development of the Solar Industry in the World
1.1.1 Development Course
1.1.2 Present Situation
1.2 Global Solar Industry & Technology Development
1.2.1 Solar Cells
1.2.2 Solar Water Heater
1.2.3 Photovoltaic Application & Development
1.2.4 New Methods of Utilizing Solar Energy
1.3 Overview of Major Countries & Regions
1.3.1 Germany
1.3.2 U.S.A.
1.3.3 Japan
Section 2 Overview of China Solar Industry, 2005-2006
2.1 Development Environment
2.1.1 Policy Environment
2.1.2 Economic Environment
2.1.3 Social Environment
2.1.4 Technology Environment
2.2 Analysis of the Solar Thermoelectric Industry
2.3 Analysis of the Solar Water Heater Industry
2.4 Analysis of the Solar Photovoltaic Industry
Section 3 Analysis of the Industry Chain of the Solar Industry
3.1 Present Situation of Solar Utilization in China
3.2 Distribution of Solar Resources in China
3.3 Analysis of the Consumption of Solar Power Generation
Section 4 Analysis of the Competition in China Solar Industry, 2006
4.1 Competition Situation in the Solar Water Heater Industry
4.1.1 Market Concentration & Brands
4.1.2 Problems in the Competition of the Solar Water Heater Industry
4.1.3 Comparison of the Solar Water Heater & Substitute Products (gas & electric water heater, etc.)
4.2 Leading Vendors Competition Strategies
4.2.1 Himin Solar Energy Group
4.2.2 Beijing Tsinghua Sunlight
4.2.3 Huayang Solar Water Heater Co. Ltd.
4.2.4 Huihuang Solar Energy Co. Ltd.
4.2.5 Beijing Tianpu Solar Energy Group
Section 5 Analysis of the growth of China Solar Industry, 2007-2011
5.1 Factors Affecting the Growth of the Industry
5.2 Analysis of the Growth of the Industry
5.2.1 Analysis of the Growth of Solar Products
5.2.2 Analysis of the Growth of Photovoltaic Products
Section 6 Development Trend of China Solar Industry, 2007-2011
6.1 Analysis of the Competition in China Solar Industry
6.2 Position of the Solar Industry among Future Energy Sources
6.3 Forecast of the Solar Industry
Section 7 Investment Opportunities in China Solar Industry, 2007-2011
7.1 Indexes for Assessing the Industry Investment Value
7.2 Assessment of the Investment Value of Specific Fields of the Industry Chain
7.2.1 Photovoltaic Power Generation
7.2.2 Solar Energy
Section 8 Recommendations
Tables
1. Production Capacity of Major Solar Cell Manufacturers in the World
2. The Netherlands Medium & Long-Term Plans on Photovoltaic Power Generation in
3. U.S. Target of Photovoltaic Power Generation, 2004-2020
4. Leading Global Tower Solar Power Plants
5. Comparison of Three Solar Thermoelectric Systems in Performance
6. Overall Output of Solar Water Heaters, 2001-2005
7. Total Number of Solar Water Heaters, 2001-2005
8. Number of Completed Solar Houses in China
9. Solar Illumination Conditions in China Different Regions
Figures
1. Growth of the Global Solar Cell Industry, 1999-2005
2. Structure of the Solar Cell Market, 2005
3. Trend of Price of Polycrystalline Silicon
4. Price Fluctuations of Battery Pack
