Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Cell Market: Potential Opportunities

Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Cell Market: Potential Opportunities

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.

1. Industry Definition and NAICS Classification

2. Solar Power: Brief Introduction
2.1 Advantages of Solar Energy
2.2 Major Solar Energy Markets
USA
Germany
Japan
Spain
Italy
2.3 Review of Selected Solar Sector M&A’s

3. Processes in the Solar Energy Industry Supply Chain
Solar Grade Silicon
Silicon Ingots and Wafers
Solar Cell
Solar Module
Solar Photovoltaic System

4. New Technology Developments

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
Growing Demand in the US and China
Strong Future Demand of c-Si Based Solar Cell
5.5 Growth Drivers
Government Subsidies Driving Growth
5.6 Key Issues
Polysilicon Supply
Silicon Efficiency
Silicon Expansion Plans Not Enough to Meet Demand

6. Profile of Major Players
6.1 E-Ton Solar Tech
Company Overview
Financial Snapshot
Key Strategies
6.2 Motech Industries
Company Overview
Financial Snapshot
Key Strategies

List of Tables / Figures
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 (2002-06)
Table 5.2: Percentage of PV Cell Market (2002-06)
Table 5.3: Percentage of Different PV Cell Type in 2006
Figure 5.1: Demand for Photovoltaic by Region
Figure 5.2: Percentage Demand by Solar Cell Type
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