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Photovoltaics (PV) is a solar power technology that
uses solar cells or solar photovoltaic arrays to convert light from
the sun directly into electricity. Photovoltaics is also the field of
study relating to this technology and there are many research
institutes devoted to work on photovoltaics. The manufacture of
photovoltaic cells has expanded dramatically in recent years.
Photovoltaic production has also been doubling every two years,
increasing by an average of 48 percent each year since 2002, making it
the world's fastest-growing energy technology.
At the end of 2007, according to preliminary data, cumulative global
production of solar PV systems was 12,400 megawatts. Roughly 90% of
this generating capacity consists of grid-tied electrical systems.
Such installations may be ground-mounted (and sometimes integrated
with farming and grazing) or building integrated. Financial
incentives, such as preferential feed-in tariffs for solar-generated
electricity and net metering, have supported solar PV installations in
many countries including Germany, Japan, and the United States.
The report Global Solar Photovoltaic Market analyzes this industry,
starting from the basics to what is driving this industry. The report
starts off with a brief overview of the global energy market which
contains data on global energy statistics, outlook for the industry,
the growing focus on renewable energy worldwide, and of course, the
potential of solar energy. The report then moves on the discussing the
basic technology behind solar photovoltaics. The section looks at PV
cells and modules, inverters, the various components of a PV system,
and the various types of PV systems available today.
Moving on to the global photovoltaic industry, the report analyzes the
entire PV market in terms of application area, global PV production
statistics, and the future potential of solar photovoltaics.
Strategies and recommendations for researchers, analysts, and in
general, is a highlight of section four of the report. Factors
affecting the growth of solar photovoltaics such as the focus on clean
energy, security of energy supplies, etc., are described in details,
along with the challenges and barriers facing the market at the same
time. Regulatory framework affecting the worldwide PV market is also
focused upon in the report, dealing with indirect policy issues,
initiatives supporting and promoting PV technology, amongst others.
A cost analysis of solar photovoltaics is a major highlight of this
report. A country-wise analysis of the PV industry is further
undertaken, while an entire section deals with the major solar PV
companies in the world. Primary solar photovoltaic projects, and PV
plants, such as the Solar Park in Beneixama, the Solar Power Plant in
Saarbrucken Airport, etc., are also profiled, along with statistical
data, in this research report.
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