Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Make Progress in Becoming Mainstream Energy Source
Solar energy has become, and will continue to be, one of the fastest growing technologies in the global energy industry as a consequence of rising energy prices, volatility of fuel costs, and government incentives for renewable energy. This research service analyzes the global solar power market. Revenue and installed capacity forecasts to 2016 are included, along with the drivers and restraints for market growth. The study is segmented into photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. Regional analyses also are provided for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Executive Summary
Executive Summary (continued)
Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements
Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
Executive Summary—CEO’s Perspective
Market Overview—Definitions
Market Overview—Definitions (continued)
Market Overview—Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Market Overview—Segmentation by Region
Market Overview—Segmentation by Technology
Main Market Challenges
Main Market Challenges (continued)
Drivers and Restraints
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Drivers Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Restraints Explained (continued)
Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
Forecast Assumptions
Total Solar Power Market—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Total Solar Power Market—Installed Capacity Forecast by Vertical Market
Vertical Market Installed Capacity Forecast Discussion
Competitive Analysis—Market Share
Market Share Evolution
Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Top Competitors
Competitor Growth Analysis
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Competitive Factors and Assessment (continued)
Competitive Factors and Assessment (continued)
Mega Trend Impact on the Solar Power Industry
CSP System Segment Breakdown
CSP System Segment—Market Engineering Measurements
CSP System Segment—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
CSP System Segment—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
CSP System Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast
CSP System Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
CSP System Segment—Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
CSP System Segment—Revenue Forecast by Region
CSP System Segment—Global Hot Spots
CSP System Segment—Revenue Forecast by Region Discussion
PV System Segment Breakdown
PV System Segment—Market Engineering Measurements
PV System Segment—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
PV System Segment—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
PV System Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast
PV System Segment—Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
PV System Segment—Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
PV System Segment—Revenue Forecast by Region
PV System Segment—Global Hot Spots
PV System Segment—Revenue Forecast by Region Discussion
North America Breakdown
North American Market—CSP System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
North American Market—PV System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
North American Market—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
North American Market Share—CSP System Segment
North American Market Share Analysis—CSP System Segment
North American Market Share—PV System Segment
North American Market Share Analysis—PV System Segment
Europe Breakdown
European Market—CSP System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
European Market—PV System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
European Market—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
European Market Share—CSP System Segment
European Market Share Analysis—CSP System Segment
European Market Share—PV System Segment
European Market Share Analysis—PV System Segment
Asia-Pacific Breakdown
Asia-Pacific Breakdown (continued)
Asia-Pacific Market—CSP System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
Asia-Pacific Market—PV System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
Asia-Pacific Market—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Asia-Pacific Market Share—CSP System Segment
Asia-Pacific Market Share Analysis—CSP System Segment
Asia-Pacific Market Share—PV System Segment
Asia-Pacific Market Share Analysis—PV System Segment
Rest of World Breakdown
Rest of World Breakdown (continued)
Rest of World Market—CSP System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
Rest of World Pacific Market—PV System Segment Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast
Rest of World Market—Installed Capacity and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Rest of World Market Share—CSP System Segment
Rest of World Market Share Analysis—CSP System Segment
Rest of World Market Share—PV System Segment
Rest of World Market Share Analysis—PV System Segment
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