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In these days of advanced technologies and increasing levels of eco pollution, energy consumption is touching new heights. With non-renewable sources such as oil and coal depleting rapidly, the world is on the lookout for new alternative sources of energy. The search for best-suited alternative sources of energy for the future has led to major developments in the areas of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, fuel cells, and biomass energies. Various forms of energy that were successfully commercialized include wind and solar energies. While generation of power from wind is limited to windy areas, solar power generation does not have any such limitations. The most abundant and free form of energy is sunlight. With sun, an inexhaustible and vast source of energy, sunlight (solar energy) reaching the earth is more than a few thousand times greater than the total amount of energy used by mankind on the planet.

Daunted and discouraged by the rising petrol prices, industries across the world are turning to greener energy sources, and adding fuel to the migration trend are governmental legislations, which make it mandatory to generate a portion of electricity from renewable sources. The percentage of electricity to be generated from green sources is constantly on the rise. Increased demand spells increased production activities, which, in turn, results in economies of scale. The equation is expected to result in a drop in solar cell prices.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Solar Cell and Modules: Global Market Trends" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES BMR-7001

CONTENTS

1. METHODOLOGY 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. MARKET DYNAMICS 4

Overview 4

Highlights 4

Trends and Issues 5

Solar Energy: Riding on GREEN Strength 5

Solar: A Part of the Energy Mix Portfolio 6

Increasing Demand for Clean Energy to Drive Solar Cell

Equipment Market 7

Price Trends in the Solar Module Retail Market 7

Retail Cost of Electricity from PV System Hinders

Commercialization 8

Advancements in Polysilicon & Metallurgical Silicon Upgrades

to Play a Key Role 8

World Solar Industry Exhibits Robust Growth 8

Solar Cells Market - An Overview 10

Incentive Programs Drive PV Systems Installations 11

Photovoltaic Sector Exploring New Options 12

An Outline of the Changing Dynamics 12

North America to Garner Larger Share of the Photovoltaic Market 13

Japan Leads the Global Solar Market 13

Germany Emerges as the European Leader 13

Spanish Photovoltaic Sector Thrives on Higher Feed-in Tariff 14

Major Photovoltaic Power Plants 15

Developing Countries: Biggest Potential 15

Taiwan and China Gain Visibility on the Global Landscape 16

The Economics of Solar Energy: A Feasibility Study 17

Solar Competitiveness 17

Rising Ecological Economy Spurs Solar Market 18

Growing Energy Demands: Option Sun 18

Increasing Pollution Levels: Ringing Alarm Bells 19

Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Vying for Viability 19

A Turnaround in Fortunes Lurking Just Around the Corner 20

Government Participation: Providing a Helping Hand 20

Tax Concessions and Incentives: Giving Impetus to the Market 21

Remote Industrial and Habitational Markets: Putting the Solar

Industry in Overdrive 22

Semiconductor Based Solar Cells Ready for Terrestrial Invasion 22

Crystalline Silicon PV Systems: Here to Stay 23

Non-Si Solar Cells Market Continues to Grow 23

Thin Film Technology: Gaining Ground 23

Prepackaged Systems: Heralding the Plug 'n' Play Era 24

A Focus on Production and Installed Capacity 25

Renewable Energy Technologies: The Road Ahead 25

Capacity Expansions: Order of the Day 26

Competitive Landscape 26

Solar Cell Production Equipment Manufacturers 29

CIS Solar Cell Producers 29

3. PRODUCT FACTS 30

Solar Cells 30

Solar Modules 30

Scope 30

4. ENVIRONMENTAL/REGULATORY SCENARIO 30

Solar Electricity and Environment 30

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 31

Applied Materials Completes Baccini Acquisition 31

Quantum Fuel Systems Acquires Equity Interest in ASOLA 31

Centrotherm photovoltaics AG to Acquire GP Solar 31

Suntech Power to Acquire Minority Stake in Nitol Solar 32

WorldWater & Solar Technologies Merges with ENTECH 32

Sharp Corp to Set Up Joint Venture with Tokyo Electron 32

ersol Thin Film Collaborates with SCHOTT 33

Motech and Solar Semiconductor Enter into Partnership 33

Synova Joins Research Alliance for Solar Energy Systems 33

Quantum Fuel Systems and Asola to Expand Solar Module Plant

Capacity 34

Q-Cells Extends Agreement with aleo solar AG 34

Spire Corporation Enters into a Contract with Jiangxi Gemei 34

Yingli Green Inks Polysilicon Supply Deal with DC Chemical 35

Yingli Green Inks Two Polysilicon Supply Deals with DC Chemical 35

Suntech Power Inks Agreement with Hanau Energies 35

Suntech Power Inks Supply Agreement with Enerray 35

United Solar Enters into Agreement with AirTec 35

United Solar Inks Solar Laminates Supply Deal with ITOCHU 36

SCHOTT Signs Five-Year Agreement with Saclima 36

Recurrent Energy Enters into Agreements with Solar Module

Suppliers 36

Suntech Power Supplies Solar Modules to Belgium's Town Hall 37

Global Opens New Production Facility 37

SCHOTT Breaks Ground for New Mexico Facility 37

Q-Cells to Set Up New Plant in Malaysia 37

Kyocera Unveils New KD Modules 38

SunPower Unveils World's Most Efficient Solar Cell 38

Mitsubishi Unveils Multicrystalline Si Solar Cell 38

Kyocera Unveils New KD Modules 38

SunPower Unveils World's Most Efficient Solar Cell 39

Mitsubishi Unveils Multicrystalline Si Solar Cell 39

Peccel Unveils World's Largest Dye-sensitized Cell 39

China Sunergy Unveils Selective Emitter Solar Cell 39

Ameresco Acquires Southwest Photovoltaic Systems 39

ECOtality Acquires Innergy Power Corporation 40

Hydro Acquires Additional stake in Ascent Solar Technologies 40

SolarWorld Acquires the Hillsboro Facility of Komatsu 40

Solon Acquires an Additional Shareholding in Blue Chip Energy 41

Tempe's Amtech Completes Acquisition of R2D Ingenierie 41

Preformed Line Products Acquires Direct Power and Water

Corporation 41

ICP Solar Technologies to Take Over Solar Supplier of California 42

MBPV Acquires 40% Equity Stake in Solarvalue 42

GE Energy to Acquire Stake in PrimeStar Solar 42

CENTROSOLAR Group Companies Merge to Form CENTROSOLAR AG 42

Q-Cells, Calyxo and Solar Fields Merge to Form Calyxo USA Inc 43

SunWize Completes GenSelf Merger 43

Q-Cells AG Increases Stake in Solaria Corporation 44

Westerns Solargenics and Solon America Announce Cooperation

Agreement 44

CentroSolar Inks Joint Venture with Pohlen Bedachungen 44

Solar World AG to Form Joint Venture with Solar Park Engineering 45

Webel Enters into a Joint Venture with European PV Cell Company 45

Energy Conversion Signs Joint Venture with Tianjin Jinneng 45

Wacker and Schott to Form a Joint Venture 45

ersol Enters into Partnership with Crystal, Day4Energy and

Roth & Rau 46

Photowatt Collaborates with Japanese Firms for Spheral Solar(TM)

Technology 46

Solon to Expand Production Capacity 46

Kyocera Plans to Double Annual Solar Modules Production Capacity 47

Sharp to Increase Thin-Film Solar Cell Production 47

ersol Solar Inks Agreement with Silicon Valley Solar 47

Yingli Green Inks Agreement with Aplicaciones Tecnicas 48

Yingli and Wacker Ink Polysilicon Supply Agreement 48

Yingli Green Energy Inks New Supply Deal with Wacker Chemie AG 48

Motech Enters into PV Cell Supply Agreement with SPI 48

Suntech to Supply Solar Modules to San Francisco International

Airport 49

United Solar and EDF Energies Sign Agreement for Supply of

Thin Film Laminates 49

United Solar and SunEdison Enter into Supply Agreement 49

United Solar Inks Deal with Advanced Green Technologies 50

Solar Integrated Bags Solar Power Project in Italy 50

Open Energy Signs Open Purchasing Agreement with Motech 50

ersol Inks Agreement with Swiss Solar 51

Solar Semiconductor Inks Agreement with ersol Solar Energy 51

Solon Inks Supply Contract with ersol 51

SOLARIG Signs an Agreement with Leading Technological Partners

in China 52

Canadian Solar Signs Contract with pro solar Solarstrom 52

PowerLight Inks an Agreement with JingAo 52

Pacific Power Inks Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric for PV

Modules 52

Trina Solar and Q-Cells Sign Solar Cell Agreement 53

LDK Solar Inks Contract to Supply Solar Wafers 53

IBC Solar Signs Supply Contract with ersol Solar 53

Trina Solar and EniPower Enter into Sales Agreement 53

aleo solar Signs Agreement with a+f GmbH 54

Yingli Green Bags Sales Contract from Control y Montages 54

LDK Solar and Canadian Solar Sign Wafer Supply Contract 54

IXYS Corp. Enters into Distribution Deal with Arrow Electronics 54

GE to Supply Solar Modules to IBERDROLA 54

ersol Solar Energy Signs Supply Agreement with ASOLA 55

Canadian Solar to Deliver 60MW Solar Modules for City Solar's

Spanish Project 55

Oerlikon Solar Signs Contract with CMC Magnetics 55

United Solar Ovonic Signs Long Term Supply Deal with Enfinity

Management 56

Q-Cells Enters Inks Multi-Year Supply Deal with Elkem Solar 56

United Solar Ovonic Bags Two Orders from Unimetal 56

Suntech Enters into an Agreement with Wuxi Airport 56

Premier Enters into Supply Agreement with SCHOTT 56

Suntech Power Sets Up European Subsidiary 57

SOLON AG Establishes SOLON America Corporation 57

Q-Cells Inaugurates New Solar Cell Plant 57

Global to Establish Thin-Film Solar Cells Plant in Germany 57

BP Solar to Establish Module Assembly Factory 58

Kyocera to Open a Photovoltaic Modules Power Solar Electric

Facility 58

Sumco to Setup a New Facility at Saga Prefecture 58

ersol Solar Cells Opens Solar Cell Production Plant in Germany 59

Titan Energy to Set up Solar Cell Production Facility 59

Yingli Green Completes Phase I of Production Expansion Plan 59

Tata BP Solar Opens 36MW Solar PV Manufacturing Line in India 59

LDK Solar Begins Construction of Polysilicon Production Facility 60

Suntech Begins Construction of Thin Film R&D and Production

Plant in Shanghai 60

EverQ Builds Second Solar Panel Plant 60

SCHOTT Commences Production of Thin-films 61

Sanyo to Set Up Advanced Photovoltaics Development Center 61

Schott Solar to Build New Photovoltaic Facility in the US 61

SANYO to Restructure Shiga Plant and Establish HIT SCM Facility 62

Schueco to Manufacture Ultra Thin Solar Modules 62

Kyocera to Build its Second Solar Module Manufacturing Facility 62

Applied Materials Launches SunFab(TM) Thin Film Line 63

ICP Solar Sells Majority Stake in its UK Subsidiary to ISE Solar 63

SolarWorld to Divest Interest in GPV to Borevind 63

Evergreen Introduces Powerful 195W PV Panel 64

Suntech Launches New Solar Module 64

Solar Semiconductor Unveils High Quality PV Modules 64

University of Delaware Develops Solar Cell with Record Efficiency 64

Lumeta Introduces Low-Slope Solar Product Range 65

Schott Launches New BIPV Modules 65

DRI Energy Rolls Out New Roof Integrated Solar Product Range 65

Trina Solar Introduces Solar Photovoltaic Cell Range 65

University Researchers Introduce Organic Solar Cell 65

Evergreen Introduces Powerful 195W PV Panel 66

Suntech Launches New Solar Module 66

Solar Semiconductor Unveils High Quality PV Modules 66

IMEC Develops High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells 66

University of Delaware Develops Solar Cell with Record Efficiency 67

Suntech Announces Launch of Solar Modules 67

Lumeta Introduces Low-Slope Solar Product Range 67

Microsemi Rolls Out Compact Power Modules 67

Schott Launches New BIPV Modules 68

Conergy Introduces Conergy PowerPlus 68

DRI Energy Rolls Out New Roof Integrated Solar Product Range 68

Trina Solar Introduces Solar Photovoltaic Cell Range 69

SunWize Launches Solar Modules for Remote Site Power 69

Honda Soltec Launches Thin Film Solar Cell 69

University Researchers Introduce Organic Solar Cell 69

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 70

Bosch Solar Energy AG (Germany) 70

BP Solar (UK) 70

EniPower S.p.A. (Italy) 70

GE Energy (US) 70

Global Solar Energy, Inc (US) 71

Isofoton (Spain) 71

Kaneka Solartech (Japan) 71

Kyocera Solar Corporation (Japan) 71

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) 72

Photowatt International (France) 72

Q-Cells AG (Germany) 72

SCHOTT Solar (Germany) 72

Sanyo Electric Company (Japan) 72

Sharp Corporation (Japan) 73

Sharp Electronics (US) 73

SolarWorld AG (Germany) 73

United Solar Ovonic LLC (US) 73

7. MAJOR SOLAR CELL AND MODULE COMPANIES/BRANDS 74

Solar Module Companies/Brands 74

Solar Cells and Module Companies/Brands 74

8. MARKET ANALYTICS 75

9. THE UNITED STATES 76

Introduction 76

US Solar Market 76

Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cell Revs up the Engine of Growth 78

Imports & Exports Scenario 79

Market Segmentation 80

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) 80

Consumer Electronics 80

Communications 80

Non-BIPV Electricity Generation 80

Transportation 80

Government Initiatives 82

Promoting PV in the US: A Look at Various Government Programs 83

Price Declines to Promote New Installations 84

Factors Responsible for Falling Solar Module Prices 84

Market Trends/Issues 84

Grid Expansion: A Costly Affair 84

Increasing Production Capacity: Positive Signs 85

Utility Companies: Playing a Major Role 85

The Future of PV 86

The Blueprint 86

DOE: The Fund Provider for PV Research 86

PV Research in the US 86

NREL's Record Breaking Technology 87

10. CANADA 88

End Use Market 88

Equipment Market 89

PV Technology: The Prospects 89

The Barriers 90

Government Initiatives 90

11. JAPAN 91

Market Participants 91

Demystifying Japan's Success in Solar Energy 92

PV Production Scenario 93

Solar Projects 93

Sunshine Projects: Making the Sun Shine in Japan 93

GENESIS Project: World Wide Web of PV Power Generating Systems 94

The NEDO Contribution 95

NEDO's Research Contributions 95

Development of Advanced PV Modules 95

Super High-Efficiency Compound Solar Cells 96

The METI Strategy 96

Market Trends/Issues 97

Grid Connected PV: Increasing Market Share 97

Bridging the Gap Between Conventional and PV Power Tariffs 98

Equipment Costs: The Core Issue 98

Solar Companies Increasing Production 99

Solar Products: A Common Scenario 99

12. EUROPE 99

a. France 105

b. Germany 107

c. Italy 111

d. The United Kingdom 113

e. Spain 117

f. Russia 120

g. Rest of Europe 121

13. ASIA-PACIFIC 123

Overview 123

Outlook 123

An Overview of Some of the Significant Markets 123

Australia 123

PV Market - An Overview 123

Support for Solar 124

Government Cuts Down Rebates on Solar Power Sales 124

Competitive Scenario 125

China 125

Taiwan 125

Leading Players & Market Entrants 126

Hong Kong 126

PV Market - An Overview 126

Government Support 127

PV Projects 127

India 127

Leading the Sun Brigade 127

Government Initiatives 127

Competitive Scenario 128

Solar Power: The Sunny Side of Energy 129

Nepal to Receive Indian Assistance for Solar Electrification

of Villages 129

South Korea 129

The Emerging Market 129

The Solar Scenario: Increasing Government Support 130

Competitive Scenario 131

Thailand 131

Introduction 131

Solar Energy: Proving to be the Best Alternative 132

Grid Electricity Vs Solar Electricity 132

Barriers to Solar Energy 133

Solar Initiatives 133

Solar Powered Homes 133

Solar Energy Park 134

14. MIDDLE EAST 135

Israel 135

15. LATIN AMERICA 136

Mexico 136

Solar Electricity in Mexico 136

Applications 136

EXHIBITS

Table 1: Global PV Cell Production by Country - 2006 (in MW)

Table 2: Global Solar Cell and Module Production and

Production Capacity by Major Regions - 2006

Table 3: Cumulative Solar Electricity Capacities by Region for

2010E & 2020E (In MW)

Table 4: Select International Targets for Solar Photovoltaics

Table 5: Leading Countries in the World by Cumulative

Installed PV Power - 2006

Table 6: Leading Countries in the Worldwide by Installed PV

Power in Calendar Year - 2006

Table 7: Major Photovoltaic Power Plants in the World

Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Share of Solar Cells

by Type - 2010E

Table 9: Worldwide Production Capacity Increases by Companies:

2005-2006

Table 10: Market Shares of Leading Solar Cells Production in

the World - 2006

Table 11: Market Shares of Leading Solar Cells Producers in

the World - 2004

Table 12: Market Shares of Leading Solar Module Producers in

the World - 2005

Table 13: Production of PV/Cell Module by Leading Producers in

the World - 2005

Table 14: Production of PV/Cell Module by Cell Technology in

the World - 2003

Table 15: Global Solar Cells and Modules Market by Region for

the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Global Solar Cells and

Modules Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 17: Percentage Shares of PV Cells and Modules Shipments

by Product Type in the US - 2006

Table 18: Percentage Shares of PV Cells and Modules Shipments

by Type in the US - 2006

Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of PV Cells and Modules

Distribution by Channel in the US - 2006

Table 20: PV Cell Production in the US: 2006 (in MWp)

Table 21: Leading Players in the North American PV/Cell Module

Production - 2006

Table 22: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in the

US - 2006

Table 23: US Imports and Exports of PV Cells and Modules -

2006 (In Peak Kilowatts)

Table 24: US Exports of PV Cells and Modules by Type - 2006

(In kWp)

Table 25: Percentage Breakdown of US Photovoltaic Cell and

Module Exports by Country - 2006

Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Cells and Modules Market by

Segment in the US - 2006 (% based on kWp shipped)

Table 27: Percentage Breakdown of Cells and Modules Market by

End Use Segment in the US - 2006 (% based on kWp shipped)

Table 28: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in the US:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 29: Cumulative Installed PV Capacity by Application in

Canada - 2006 (In kW)

Table 30: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Canada:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 31: Market Shares of Leading PV Manufacturers in Japan -

2001 (In terms of MW Capacity)

Table 32: Public Budget Allocation in Japan (METI) in 2006

Table 33: Installed PV Systems Breakup in Japan by Application -

2006 (In kW)

Table 34: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Japan:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 35: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Region in Europe:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Solar Cells and Modules

Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 37: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

France - 2006 (In kW)

Table 38: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in France:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 39: Percentage Breakdown of Renewable Energy Electricity

Distribution in Germany - 2007

Table 40: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Germany - 2006 (In kW)

Table 41: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in

Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 42: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Italy - 2006 (In kW)

Table 43: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Italy:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 44: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in the

UK - 2006 (In kWp)

Table 45: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in the UK:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 46: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Spain - 2006 (In kWp)

Table 47: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Spain:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 48: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Russia:

2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 49: Cumulative Installed PV Power in Select Rest of

European Regions - 2006 (In kWp)

Table 50: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Rest of

Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 51: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Australia - 2006 (In kW)

Table 52: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Korea - 2006 (In kW)

Table 53: Grid Vs. Solar Electricity in Thailand: 2005-2020

Table 54: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Asia

Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 55: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Israel - 2006 (In kW)

Table 56: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Middle

East: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 57: Cumulative Installed PV Power by Application in

Mexico - 2006 (In kW)

Table 58: Solar Cells and Modules Market by Segment in Latin

America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

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