SPV 2006 - Solar Photovoltaics Report - Edition 4

Abstract

Introduction

• This report contains the most recent PV market data to the end of 2005
• Planned production capacity for PV cells and modules to 2010 show a huge leap
• Corporate highlights and significant developments in 2005/2006
• Expansion and consolidation of the leaders
• The withdrawal of two leading players
• Survey of cell and module producers
• Reports on silicon feedstock production and producers
• Report on feedstock shortage which is now threatening production and future capacity
• Outline of alternative feedstock materials in the pipeline
• Survey of silicon recycling, with analysis of companies involved

Key Findings

• Consolidation of Japan and Germany as leaders, with the USA challenging again
• The rise of Germany challenges Japanese dominance of the PV market
• The dramatic emergence of China as a world player, with ambitious expansion plans for Solar PV
• Is China set to become the most powerful competitor in the global market?
• The silicon shortage is evaluated and the future outlook discussed
• The withdrawal of Shell Solar from the silicon cell business and RWE from the solar PV sector
• Continued entries of large Japanese corporations into the solar market
• Big plans for these Japanese companies, with large production expansion
• At least five companies have staked their position to become the "world leader"
• SolarWorld in a prime strategic position with takeover of Shell Solar silicon cell business and partnership with REC silicon producer

Reasons to buy

• Gain insight in to this rapidly expanding global market
• Understand how to position your business in this developing market
• Look at opportunities in a market of consolidation and dramatic change