Europe remains the main powerhouse in the global photovoltaic (PV) market, with about 80% of the world's installed capacity. However in light of the slowdown of the European solar markets due to declining feed-in tariffs, the global solar industry is looking elsewhere for growth markets including the US, China, India, Turkey and Canada. China in particular has enormous potential with solar installations predicted to break 4 GW by 2015. However there are still many challenges facing Thin-film PVs (TFPV) including efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
This report provides statistical data and five-year market forecasts for TFPV by technology, end use sector, and region. It addresses material and process technology trends and details the most significant market drivers and challenges currently facing this industry. It's designed to help those along the TFPV supply chain meet today's challenges and take advantage of tomorrow's opportunities.
Methodology
This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research from multiple sources. Thin film PV installation and market figures are built up from in-house data as well as interviews with a cross-section of industry professionals, including cell and module manufacturers, solar integrators and installers, OEMs and industry experts. Additional data were developed from various published sources including conference papers and corporate information such as published financial and technical reports.
What do you get?
- Quantitative and comprehensive market data and forecasts for the global thin film PV industry
- Qualitative insight and perspective on the current situation and future trends for solar power in key end-use applications
- Tables and figures that clearly illustrate strategic transitions taking place that will influence future supply and demand for solar power and specifically for materials used in producing thin film PV.
- Analyses of end-use markets, technology trends, and emerging regulations you can use in business planning
How will this market intelligence report benefit you?
- Get the latest industry figures and analysis to make sure your business keeps pace with the competition
- Keep abreast of the latest technology and market developments and the opportunities they afford
- Get the complete picture of the shape of the thin film PV industry with forecasts to 2016 to help plan your business strategy with confidence
Who should buy this report?
- Raw materials and equipment suppliers; solar cell and module manufacturers
- Systems integrators and solar product designers
- Business planners, financial analysts, investors and consultants to the photovoltaics industry
What's included in the report?
- One hard copy of the report couriered (see order form for postage costs) to you on publication date
- CD-ROM with searchable PDF
- Global intranet licence allowing everyone in your organisation electronic access to the study
Executive Summary
Introduction and Methodology
- Objective
- Scope
- Methodology
- Definitions
Cutting-Edge Technologies
- Introduction
- Materials and production processes
- Technology developments
- Inorganic solar cells
- Amorphous silicon
- Cadmium telluride
- CIGS and CIS
- Organic solar cells
- Technology roadmap
- Amorphous silicon
- Cadmium telluride
- CIGS and CIS
- DSC
- OPV
Market Drivers and Challenges
- Government incentives
- Challenges
- Silicon availability
- Production costs
- Efficiencies
- Lifetimes
- Opportunities in consuming markets
- Competition with bulk silicon systems
Market by Cell Type
- Market growth
- a-Si
- CdTe
- CIGS
- DSC
- OPV
Market by End-Use
- Stationary power
- Ground
- Rooftop
- Building-integrated
- Portable power
- Consumer electronics
- Military
- Textiles and coatings
Market by Region
- Global growth
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Spain
- Turkey
- North America
Opportunities for Chemical and Material Suppliers
- Active layers
- Silicon
- Cadmium
- Tellurium
- Indium
- Gallium
- Absorber layers
- Inks for the CIGS
- Inks for OPV
- Buffer layers
- Conductive layers
- Conductive polymers
- Contact materials
- Encapsulants and barrier coatings
- Substrates
- Other materials
- Nanotubes
- Silicon inks
- Quantum dots