Over the years, EuPD Research has conducted numerous market studies and
generated various products dealing with the development and characteristics
of solar markets. Please find more information on selected products
below. You can also find information on actual products in our Webshop here.
Market Studies
"The Chinese Photovoltaic Market"
Within only a few years, China has become the world’s leading nation regarding the supply of photovoltaic products. In 2008, the Chinese “PV factory” has produced about 37 percent of the global cell and 44 percent of the worldwide module supply. Due to further capacity increases, considerable cost advantages and an increasingly strong international position, Chinese PV companies can be expected to remain strong competitors on the global PV market in the future.
This Chinese PV Market Report offers valuable information to both companies that would like to know more about the growing PV country or investors intending to enter this new market.
"PV Market Intelligence Quarterly - USA"
The PV industry’s market situation faces different – often very quickly shifting – influencing factors: The overall economic situation, the political framework conditions such as guidelines, legislation or financing programs to advance renewable energies, and the competitive situation in the different national markets are constantly changing. This also applies to the US. In order to take into account the latest developments and resulting effects on the local industry EuPD Research offers a quarterly consolidated overview of the current situation of the US PV market. The “PV Market Intelligence Quarterly – USA” reviews and analyses the most relevant events and developments in the following areas: general economic development, political framework conditions and competitive situation. This new product will expand the comprehensive national market surveys and offer a valuable information update which will help whose who are considering and developing new sales and marketing strategies for this fast-growing promising PV market.
"Measuring the Output and Yield of Solar Modules"
Although a solar system represents a substantial investment for most interested parties, awareness of which products can be recommended is not widespread. Last year, it was estimated that there were over 500 module
manufacturers around the world; a wide variety of choice for such a costly investment product.
In this situation there are many voices offering help. The aim of this article is to present and classify various measurement and test approaches. We will attempt to provide eager investors with a number of maxims to follow.
"PV Executive News Summary (EN)"
This product provides you with the most relevant worldwide PV market news in the form of executive summaries every two weeks. In order to help you as a decision-maker through the jungle of PV relevant news every day, we select the most important ones and sum them up efficiently without letting relevant information slip through. The information is presented in a clearly-structured way according to the different levels of the value-added chain. As a special highlight, the product presents the five most important items of PV news from the previous two weeks at a glance.
"PV Thin Film Executive News Summary (EN)"
In addition to the “PV Executive News Summary” EuPD Research offers the “PV Thin Film Executive News Summary”. This summary is especially for the thin film market and delivers the most important updates every month. Keep yourself informed of the changes in thise dynamic market segment and get the information you need quickly. With icons to help you navigate your way, the summary provides a quick and easy overview to enhance your perspective of the market and the intricacies along the value chain. The “PV Thin Film Executive Summary” brings you the current news and top information so that your company is best prepared to adapt to the ever evolving market.
"Thin Film Industry Guidebook - Updated version"
The guidebook provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the global PV thin film industry. Based on primary research and a thorough and independent analysis, the report covers the entire thin film PV value chain and provides recommendations for improving companies’ strategies.
The guidebook is a joint project between EuPD Research and SEMI, the global industry association for equipment and materials for its global PV initiative PV Group. During the PVSEC in Hamburg 2009 both parties signed a memorandum of understanding to unite their support for the global PV industry. The agreement also lays the foundations for the exchange of market information and membership benefits. So for example SEMI member companies will receive a 30 percent discount on this study.
"The German PV Market. Understand the Demand – Explore the Potential"
The collapse of the Spanish market, uncertainties in Greece, Italy and the US, global oversupply: in 2009 all eyes turn to the German market. The study will provide comprehensive insight regarding current market trends as well as the projected future development. A key focus lies on the market segmentation with regard to customer groups as well as regional differences. In order to contribute to the different requirements of the individual market players, the study is based on a newly developed concept
Global Off-Grid PV Markets
In the light of the current oversupply of PV modules, the off-grid market represents an important alternative for market players involved in PV production and distribution. But which are the most promising markets apart from the much-observed grid-connected markets in Europe and North America? The “Global Off-Grid PV Markets” will provide you with in-depth insight into the market conditions and market segmentation in the key markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The information is right up-to-date, as it is based on a Q1/2009 survey of over 60 market players active in the production and distribution of off-grid systems, which asked them to comment on the current situation and forecast for the future. Discover more about the criteria by which off-grid PV products are judged, prices for PV modules and complete systems, the distribution channels and potential competition. Don’t waste time scoping out new territory!
Concentrated Solar Thermal Power(CSP) – Now and in the Future
After years of rather static market development, a rising demand for clean energy and the interest of financial investors in undertaking sustainable investments is promoting the development of concentrating solar thermal power generation (CSP). In order to give an overview of the global CSP market, EuPD Research decided to carry out a survey – taking into account the points of view of all relevant stakeholders such as manufacturers, project developers, energy suppliers, investors, government bodies and other experts. The result is an industry analysis, which provides amongst others a comprehensive overview about framework conditions and the development of the crucial CSP markets, most important market participants of all levels of the value chain, reasons for investments in the CSP sector as well as selection criteria and important B2B communication channels.
