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05.11.2008,
Photovoltaic Market
Change we can believe in?
The USA is on its way into a solar present
Washington/Bonn. “If you became President in 2009 and could choose to provide financial support in one of the following energy sources during your term in office, which one would you choose?” Exactly this question was asked by a US market researcher in a nationwide online survey in June this year. The outcomes of this survey are astonishing: approximately 40 percent – a clear majority – of the people asked said that they would support solar energy. A trend which presumably mirrors the fact that the US population are rethinking their approach to energy matters. |
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31.10.2008,
Photovoltaic Market
The booming Spanish market is not yet ready for private rooftop systems
Bonn. The Spanish photovoltaic market still has a high proportion of large open-space systems, as the high feed-in
tariffs of the expired Royal Decree 661/2007 were paid regardless of the location of plants and expensive
connection fees made the profitability of private rooftop systems considerably less. |
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16.10.2008,
Photovoltaic Market
Successfully Clearing the Hurdles on the Italian Photovoltaic Market
Bonn. All roads lead to Rome – but not only there! Italy can see them coming, the hopeful players of the photovoltaic
business. Coming from successful business activities in Germany and Spain, they are very self-confident:
the things that were accomplished in the other two countries will certainly not be too difficult in Italy. |
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16.09.2008,
Photovoltaic Market
Photovoltaics in the USA - Stop or Go?
Bonn. There is good evidence that the US photovoltaic market will be one of the key future markets for photovol-taics. However, up to now, the market has had to struggle with erratic political support for renewable ener-gies, as well as highly complex promotion structures and strong fragmentation due to the 50 separate state markets. |
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28.05.2008,
Photovoltaic Market
What is the Reality Behind the Thin Film Hype?
Bonn. Based on a quantitative survey among thin film producers and market entrants EuPD Research is publishing the first primary study on the global booming PV thin film technology. According to the study, the production output for thin film will reach 3.5 GW in 2010. EuPD Research estimates that less than 50 percent of the 60 companies that intend to start commercial thin film production by 2010 will keep the timeline. According to the statements of the participants, the competitive intensity within the industry will increase. But interestingly, the new players are not considered to be a great threat. |
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29.08.2007,
Photovoltaic Market
PV Growth Markets Will Be Presented in Milan
Milan/ Bonn. In California all sign concerning solar energy are finally set on go. With the adoption of the “California Solar Initiative” the Federal State established an urgently needed framework for the region. As a consequence thereof, the industry in the “golden state” is taking off. Already in 2010 California might exceed the gigawatt limit, predicts PV country market expert Daniela Schreiber (EuPD Research). And Italy and France establish themselves more and more as new growth markets. These are the results of recent market surveys by market researcher EuPD Research concerning the three foreign markets. “Despite the notably improved promotion, bureaucratic hindrances still remain to be the trig for further development of solar energy”, underlines Markus A. W. Hoehner, Managing Partner EuPD Research.
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03.08.2007,
Photovoltaic Market
EuPD Research Business Climate Index 2nd Quarter 2007
Bonn. The business climate index of EuPD Research for the photovoltaic and solar thermal branch shows an inconsistent picture for the 2nd quarter of 2007. While the interviewed companies being active in the solar thermal sector estimate their business situation clearly more negative than in the previous quarter, companies of the photovoltaic sector are currently satisfied. In order to particularly follow up the development of the solar markets by means of profound data, EuPD Research has set up the business climate indices for the photovoltaic and the solar thermal market. Hence, EuPD Research quarterly inquires 100 companies from the photovoltaic- and solar thermal sector about their estimations of the current business situation and the business expectation for the next six months. Besides, developments of prices, employment, investment and turnover are surveyed.
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21.06.2007,
Photovoltaic Market
Growth of international photovoltaic markets accelerating – French photovoltaic market takes shape
Freiburg / Bonn. Since many countries have improved framework conditions, international photovoltaic markets develop very dynamically. The German Solar Industry Association (Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft/BSW) expects the market growth abroad to be bigger than in Germany that nevertheless will remain the biggest market. Especially in the focus of the branch is the French photovoltaic market. One reason can be seen in the decree that was implemented by the French industry ministry in July 2006 guaranteeing a higher feed-in tariff for solar power.
Regarding the development of the market during this year, respondents are confident: Photovoltaics is ascribed a significantly higher growth potential compared to solar thermal. These are first results of the latest EuPD Research study “The French Solar Market 2007 – Structures, Potentials, Difficulties“, which has been presented at the trade fair Intersolar in Freiburg. The complete study that also addresses the development of the solar thermal market is available from August 2007. (PDF 139 KB) |
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13.02.2007,
Photovoltaic Market
In Spain, business with solar energy is growing
Bonn. The lastest study "The Spanish Photovoltaic Market 2006/07 – Growth Market with Initial Difficulties" of EuPD Research points out that the Spanish solar market is growing. Especially the business with solar parks is booming further on. According to calculations of EuPD Research, the volume of the newly installed capacity in 2006 will be at least about 50 MW, likely even higher. In particular module manufacturers significantly show a positive market development. All questioned porducers reported on the extention of their production capacities. In addition, a new silicon factory is planned. During in –depth interviews with companies being active in the Spanish installation business, it could be noticed that distribution structures have strongly changed over the past two years. Hence, installers do not directly buy products at the manufacturer but rather from wholesalers specialized on photovoltaics. A main hurdle for an unhindered market growth see questioned market participants still in the very complex and extensive bureaucracy.
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12.02.2007,
Photovoltaic Market
Solar market Italy: Growth hindered – market is waiting for the "Conto Energia"
Bonn. As presenten by the lastest study "The Italian Photovoltaic Market 2006/07 – Basics, Potentials, Risks" of market researcher EuPD Research, the Italian market holds enormous potential, which is only not taped in full due to hurdles and difficulties. Problems are seen beside the solar promotion decree “Conto Energia“ in the delay of project realizations due to loacal administration as well as net operators Despite all existing problems, EuPD Research expects a newly installed capacity of about 80 MW in 2007. For 2008, even 150 MW of additional volume can be anticipated. How much in fact can be realized is depending on the question whether net operators are able to connect all PV systems to the grid. Even more important is however the design of the new ´Conto Energia`“, explains project manager of the study Daniela Schreiber.
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02.02.2007,
Photovoltaic Market
End-of-year business of the solar branch clearly positive
Bonn. To the fiscal year change, the business situation in the German photovoltaic market has consolidated. After the significant brake down in demand within the first two quarters of the year 2006, end customer prices in autumn are about four percent lower than the prices in summer. Thus, according to recent inquiries of EuPD Research, a private rooftop system, consisting of branded components including installation cost on average 4,870 € per kilowattpeak (kWp) without VAT. One reason for the again increasing demand can be seen in the so far mild weather conditions that still allows for installation works. Also the upcoming raise of the value added tax as well as the decreasing feed-in tariff have persuade many end customers to buy a PV system already in 2006. In total, the price is still about five to ten percent above the price level of 2003, which is mostly justified with the grown silicon prices.
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18.12.2006,
Health
Companies leave smokers out in the rain – already now
Bonn. Every year, 140,000 people die due to the consequences of smoking. Besides, regular cigarette breaks decreased effectiveness and increased liability to sicknesses, negatively affecting companies. The latest EuPD Research Study "Health Management 2006/07", surveying more than 100 of the biggest German enterprises shows: Already in 20 percent of the cases, smokers need to clock out before smoking and therefore are forced to work longer. About 63 percent of the companies decreed a general smoking ban at the company area and almost 86 percent promote non-smoking by means of respective workshops or with the help of nicotin patches. These operational measures for smoking cessation have increased about 26 percent compared to those in 2005.
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