Abstract
Understand the details and impact of PV installation incentive programs in 25
countries.
MARKET TRENDS
With virtually unlimited potential, photovoltaic (PV) technology is the most
promising source of electricity for the future.
Driven by carbon concerns, desire for energy independence and limited oil and
gas production, many governments want to increase the share of electricity
produced by solar panels. However, photovoltaic electricity production remains
one of the most expensive.
An effective way to increase PV electricity production is to reduce the cost
through targeted incentives. In the last ten years a number of government
sponsored incentive programs have been established.
Japan and Germany led the way and each encountered tremendous success. The
demand for solar panels experienced in recent years in those countries has
been a direct result of their incentive programs. When a country decides to
promote PV energy with incentives it will result in: immediate investment
opportunities; creation of thousands of jobs; and shipping of solar products
in substantial volumes. But, incentive programs are complex and it is crucial
for everyone involved to have a clear picture of the situation to make
informed choices.
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With virtually unlimited potential, photovoltaic (PV) technology is the most
promising source of electricity for the future.
Driven by carbon concerns, desire for energy independence and limited oil and
gas production, many governments want to increase the share of electricity
produced by solar panels. However, photovoltaic electricity production remains
one of the most expensive.
An effective way to increase PV electricity production is to reduce the cost
through targeted incentives. In the last ten years a number of government sponsored incentive
programs have been established.
Japan and Germany led the way and each encountered tremendous success. The
demand for solar panels experienced in recent years in those countries has
been a direct result of their incentive programs.
OBJECTIVE OF THE REPORT
After discussing with key experts for each country and analyzing their
programs, we have published this report to explain the market in detail. The
objective of this report is to provide the best information on each country
active in the PV field with data summarizing the type and the definition of
incentive programs in a concise way.
For each country the following information is provided:
- General data
- Population 2006 (million)
- GDP 2006 (billion 2000$)
- Growth of GDP 1990-2006 (%)
- Total Energy production (Mtoe)
- Energy use (Mtoe)
- Energy use growth 2005-2006 (%)
- Electricity production (GWh)
- Electricity consumption (GWh)
- Electric Power consumption per capita (kWh per capita)
- Energy sources breakdown
- Nuclear, oil, wind, PV...
- Irradiation map
- Description of the incentive program
- MWp
- Key targets and possible cutoff points
- Breakdown installation type
- Residential, commercial, solar farms, rural electrification
- Past amount of installation and government forecast
WHO SHOULD BUY
Industrial companies and/or investors who need accurate information on
countries to make strategic decisions. Information described in this report is
based on an in-depth investigation that Yole Developpement carried out on 80
countries worldwide. We have discussed with the main organizations and
controlling bureau in each country get access to the right information.
BIO
Arnaud Duteil was granted a Master's Degree in Innovation and
Technology Management and a Master's Degree in Engineering.
He is in charge of photovoltaic market analysis and reports at Yole
Developpement.
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Methodology & Scenario description
- PV demand evolution
- Results
- Grid parity momentum
- Conclusion
- Country profiles
Definition
- Australia
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Czech Republic
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Malta
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- South Korea
- South Africa
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- UAE
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