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Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 2020 - CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide) to Emerge as the Major Technology by 2020

20 Aug 2010 • by Natalie Aster

‘Thin-film production market share in the global solar PV market grew from a mere 2.8% in 2001 to 25% in 2009. Thin film solar PV is set to increase its share to 38% by 2020’

The report “Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 2020 - CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide) to Emerge as the Major Technology by 2020” by GBI Research provides key information and analysis on the market opportunities in the global thin film solar PV industry.

Report Highlights

  • Thin-film PV technology has witnessed major developments from being associated with a strip of PV cells used in power calculators to sophisticated building integrated PV or solar charges for mobile devices.
  • From a mere 14 MW production in 2001 the market has grown to reach 2,141 MW in 2009 at a CAGR of 58%.
  • The market outlook for the coming decade appears promising as the major thin film producing countries - Japan, China and the US - are announcing strong support for renewable energy expansion through incentives and regulations.
  • Thin-film module production is expected to grow at the rate of 24% between 2009 and 2020, to reach 22,214 MW production by 2020.
  • ORDER “Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 2020 - CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide) to Emerge as the Major Technology by 2020” NOW AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!

    Date: June 2010
    Pages: 78
    Price: $ 3,500 $3,150
    Discount period: Aug – Sept’10

    Key benefits of the report

  • Analysis of the global thin film photovoltaic (PV) market.
  • Complete analysis of the top 5 countries in the thin film PV markets namely Germany, Japan, the US, China and the Republic of Korea.
  • Cumulative and annual installed capacity from 2001 to 2009 with forecasts to 2020 for the global solar PV and global thin film PV industry.
  • Market share and comparative analysis of different thin-film technologies along with forecasts to 2020. Technologies covered include amorphous-silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS).
  • Comparative analysis of traditional solar PV technology and thin-film PV technology.
  • Competitive landscape of top 10 companies in the thin-film PV market. Key companies covered include First Solar, Inc., United Solar Ovonic, LLC, Sharp Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, Trony Solar Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • In-depth analysis and information on the market drivers, market restraints, market trends, emerging markets and investment status for the thin-film PV market to 2020.
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    Source: MarketPublishers, Ltd.

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