Throughout the world solar energy is gaining importance. To capitalise on solar energy's growing success several nations have introduced various promotion models, which creates the prospect of a promising global market for solar electricity. In order to judge risks and chances of these potential markets appropriately, decision makers in the solar industry need current information on political, economic and social frameworks that may affect their business activities. EuPD Research | International Solar delivers empirical analyses and user-oriented information on the international solar markets.
The German PV Market Briefing 2012 highlighted the explosive changes currently experienced by the German PV market and discussed latest trends and challenges as well as solutions and recommendations for 2012/2013. Find out about the strategies which are most discussed, data and facts as well as the expertise that are of great concern to the German PV industry. [» more]
The year 2012 will be another focal point for the global PV industry. In contrast to 2011, demand will most likely shrink or stay the same at best in Europe. Although markets outside of Europe are poised to growth the overall picture is rather complex and global PV markets are of a highly volatile nature. New markets will emerge quickly, but with subsidies in place it is not sure how sustainable these developments are. [» more]
Against the background of a competitive market environment it is becoming more and more difficult to compare oneself to the competition. Highly relevant aspects are for instance the price policy as well as the sales network and details on installed system components. The possibility to effectively monitor such decisions as a manufacturer is however confined. Instead of monitoring price and sales developments on the part of the company it is however also possible to consider these aspects from the perspective of the consumer. [» more]
This comprehensive data base of worldwide solar companies including the complete up-stream segment of the photovoltaic value chain allows you to extensively search and observe the latest developments in the manufacturing market. If you want to look for detailed data on a specific competitor or on aggregated figures on module/cell/ingot/wafer/silicon production and capacities per region or you would like to get a rough overview on the global supply market, this information tool provides you with all information you may require. Furthermore, you can model and simulate the PV market and the manufacturers using a set of market influencing factors and view its impact on the country, value chain and manufacturers. [» more]
Based on industry-leading primary data acquisition, already in 2011 the seal “TOP BRAND PV” has been awarded for the group of modules and inverters. In order to offer manufacturers further communication support in 2012, this year’s seal is also awarded to leading brands in Italy and France. [» more]
Along with the cost situation of a company and consumer utility, the market-orientated pricing of a product is most importantly defined by competition. A competitive advantage is of ever-increasing importance when product specifications do not strongly differentiate. [» more]
Many manufacturers focus their sales efforts on the solar installer as the sales intermediary. This is with good reason. However, in a possibly shrinking market it is also of great importance to scrutinize the buying process of customers itself. Those who fully understand the end customers are those who can best react to changed market conditions and pro-actively adapt sales channels and corporate communication. [» more]
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The objective of the worldwide largest PV installer survey European InstallerMonitor® 2011/2012 is to support your company in filling this information gap and to provide valuable insights into the installer`s point of view in several key European PV markets (Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Greece). The key topics analyzed are brand perception and recommendation, key buying factors, development of distribution channels for modules and inverters, or supplier distribution strategies. [» more]
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Within the last few years, the number of players in the US PV market has increased significantly, while at the same time, new business models and customer segments have emerged. Conditions for the development of the PV business largely depend on the highly diverse energy policies of the different states. Against this background, the “US InstallerMonitor 2011/2012” aims to analyze current developments in selected US state markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) from the perspective of solar installers. [» more]
The German PV market is clearly different from all other country markets. It is not only the political framework conditions that constitute the difference, but also Germany’s regional particularities. The PV market segment varies extremely in all German regions with regard to system size installed, distribution networks, dominant customer groups, and market saturation. [» more]
EuPD Research decided that the “Thin Film Guidebook 2011” should analyze the subject in its entirety including other relevant industry participants. Therefore, the report will be based on findings from a comprehensive survey among manufacturers, customers, competitors, and investors as well as the research community. This extensive report provides a profound and balanced insight in the market, as well as key starting points for strategic decision-making. [» more]
In the scope of the "Thin Film Solar Business Summit Japan" - which took place in Tokyo between September 2 and 3 - Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO EuPD Research, gave a presentation entitled "PV Thin Film - Assessment: expansion plans and the financial crisis". [» more]
Grid Parity is believed to be the holy grail of the photovoltaic (PV) industry: the point in time when the cost of electricity produced through PV will equal the price for electricity from the grid. It is commonly postulated by renowned industry representatives that once grid parity is reached the PV industry will not require any support or incentives to thrive. But will this really be the case? [» more]
The rapidly growing PV market and its dynamic nature compel decision makers to cope with a vast quantity of information everyday. The "PV Executive News Summary", published by EuPD Research, compiles the most relevant PV news and provides an overview of current developments as well as activities of competitors and potential business partners. [» more]
The inverter industry is leaving its infancy years and becoming a more mature industry. However, now that it is beyond the teething years, it is more important than ever to be able to do more that just supply. [» more]
Within only a few years, China has become the world’s leading nation regarding the supply of photovoltaic products. In 2008, the Chinese “PV factory” has produced about 37 percent of the global cell and 44 percent of the worldwide module supply. Due to further capacity increases, considerable cost advantages and an increasingly strong international position, Chinese PV companies can be expected to remain strong competitors on the global PV market in the future. [» more]
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As a country that receives high levels of solar radiation coupled with its almost insatiable appetite for energy, it is only a question of time before India evolves to one of the key global markets for PV.[» more]
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has played a rather marginal role during the boom in rooftop and open space plants. The most significant reasons were the low number of marketable solutions – the high module and system prices for instance. Additionally, only a few countries developed specific feed-in tariffs or promotion schemes to compensate for these difficulties. However, because of technical advancements, the number of marketable products is rising. At the same time manufacturers are currently on the search for alternatives to the narrowing market for non-integrated PV systems. EuPD Research estimates the market for BIPV up to 300 MW in 2009 and up to 400 MW in 2010. [» more]
After the boom in 2009 when more than half of the newly installed PV capacity was installed in Germany, newly installed capacity is set to increase again and Germany remains the most important sales market worldwide. [» more]
