EuPD Research releases second market survey on vibrant thin film industry. In the PV industry, almost everybody is talking about thin film photovoltaics – but until now only a few manufacturers have been selling modules. Based on the great success of the 2008 "PV Thin Film Industry Analysis", this updated and substantially expanded version is the most comprehensive guidebook to this vibrant industry. The "PV Thin Film Industry Guidebook 2009" covers all topics that are relevant to understand this market and gives reliable information and analysis that allow for the development of sound company strategies.

Currently about 150 companies worldwide are planning mass production of thin film modules – but what has happened after all these announcements and what is going on in the thin film market right now? Moreover, what are the market perspectives for the different thin film technologies in the light of oversupply and the financial crisis? These are essential questions that the industry guidebook answers on the basis of profound, first-hand information deducted from in-depth interviews with all relevant market players in the thin film industry.

Now that PV product portfolios are becoming more diversified with the introduction of the various thin film technologies, the question is: what are the strengths and weaknesses of a-Si, tandem, CdTe and CIS/CIGS modules compared to the standard crystalline ones? The potential of all these thin film technologies is analyzed based upon statements given by survey participants and experts as well as on the vast amount of literature on the topic.

This new study analyzes these crucial questions and serves as a handbook for successful market assessment and penetration. Based on a survey of 42 thin film manufacturers, sound and reliable statements are given on all core aspects along the thin film value chain.

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