Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems to 2015 - Government Incentives and Feed-in Tariffs to Create Growth Potential for Semiconductor Manufacturers

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Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems to 2015 - Government Incentives and Feed-in Tariffs to Create Growth Potential for Semiconductor Manufacturers

Summary

GBI Research's report, "Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems to 2015 - Government Incentives and Feed-in Tariffs to Create Growth Potential for Semiconductor Manufacturers" provides key information and analysis on the market opportunities in the semiconductors industry for solar PV application. The report covers the industry dynamics, information on the revenue of the Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, and the market share of the relevant suppliers. The report also provides product- and region-based forecasts through to 2015. The product-based forecasts up to 2015 are given for the PV cells, IGBTs, couplers, logic IC, analog IC, micro components and optical semiconductors.

Scope

- Market Size in terms of sales revenue – historical data from 2004 to 2010 and forecast through to 2015
- Key semiconductor product types such as PV cells, IGBTs, couplers, logic IC, analog IC, micro components and optical semiconductors
- Market Share for the year 2010
- Key regions such as Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, ME&A and S&CA
- Market statistics for key countries such as Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, France, the US, Canada, Japan, China and Australia
- Comprehensive profiles of key companies such as Suntech, JA Solar, First Solar, Infineon Technologies AG and Fairchild Semiconductor
- Different Analytical Frameworks, such as Porter's Five Forces Analysis and SWOT Analysis,to give a global comprehensive? view of Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems

Reasons to buy

- Exploit growth opportunities in the market for Semiconductors used in Solar PV Power Systems.
- Devise market-entry and expansion strategies for various Semiconductors used in Solar PV Power Systems.
- Identify the strengths and weakness of key players in the market for Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems.
- Develop business strategies from the SWOT and Porter's Five Forces Analyses.
- Identify key growth markets for your products from the market statistics.
- Know the demand potential of Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems.

1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 3
1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 8
2 Introduction 9
2.1 GBI Research Report Guidance 9
3 Overview 10
3.1 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Systems 10
3.2 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems 11
3.3 Technology Associated with Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems 11
4 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Industry Dynamics 13
4.1 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Key Market Drivers 13
4.1.1 Government Incentives and Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) Create the Growth Potential 13
4.1.2 Cost Reductions Due to Technological Improvements Drive the Industry 15
4.2 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Key Market Restraints 16
4.2.1 Market Highly Dependent on Government Policies 16
4.3 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Key Challenge 16
4.3.1 Technological Advancements to Improve Efficiency 16
4.4 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Future Trends 17
4.4.1 Improved Photovoltaic Cells through Plasmonics 17
4.4.2 Photovoltaic Flat Panels May Be Replaced with Three Dimensional Photovoltaic Structures 17
5 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Porter's Five Forces Analysis 18
6 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Analysis and Forecasts 19
6.1 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Sales Revenues and Forecasts, 2004-2015 19
7 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Analysis on the basis of Key Product Types 21
7.1 Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 22
7.1.1 PV Cells - Analysis on the basis of Technology Type 24
7.1.2 Crystalline Cells Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 25
7.1.3 Thin-film Cells Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 27
7.2 IGBTs/MOSFETs Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 29
7.3 Couplers Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 31
7.4 Logic IC Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 33
7.5 Analog IC Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 35
7.6 Micro Components Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 37
7.7 Optical Semiconductors Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 39
7.8 Other Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 41
8 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems - Analysis based on Region 43
8.1 Europe, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 44
8.1.1 Europe Market Analysis on the basis of Key Countries 45
8.1.2 Germany, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 46
8.1.3 Italy, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 50
8.1.4 Czech Republic, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 53
8.1.5 France, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 56
8.1.6 Rest of Europe, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 58
8.2 Asia-Pacific, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 60
8.2.1 APAC Market Analysis on the basis of Key Countries 62
8.2.2 Japan, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 63
8.2.3 China, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 66
8.2.4 Australia, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 69
8.2.5 Rest of APAC, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 72
8.3 North America, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 74
8.3.1 North America Market Analysis on the basis of Key Countries 76
8.3.2 US, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 77
8.3.3 Canada, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 80
8.3.4 Rest of North America, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 82
8.4 Middle East and Africa, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 84
8.5 South and Central America, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market Sizing and Forecasts, 2004-2015 86
9 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Competitive Analysis, 2010 88
9.1 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Competitive Landscape 88
9.1.1 PV Cells, Market Share Analysis, 2010 89
9.1.2 Key Suppliers of IGBTs for PV Power Systems, 2010 90
9.1.3 Key PV System Equipment Manufacturers, 2010 90
9.2 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Key Company Profile - Suntech 91
9.2.1 Suntech - Business Description 91
9.2.2 Suntech - Major Products and Services 91
9.2.3 Suntech - SWOT Analysis 91
9.2.4 Suntech - Recent Developments 94
9.3 Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Key Company Profile - JA Solar 94
9.3.1 JA Solar - Business Description 94
9.3.2 JA Solar - Major Products and Services 94
9.3.3 JA Solar - SWOT Analysis 95
9.3.4 JA Solar - Recent Developments 98
9.4 PV Cells in Solar PV Power Systems, Key Company Profile - First Solar 98
9.4.1 First Solar - Business Description 98
9.4.2 First Solar - Major Products and Services 98
9.4.3 First Solar - SWOT Analysis 99
9.4.4 First Solar - Recent Developments 102
9.5 IGBTs in Solar PV Power Systems, Key Company Profile - Infineon Technologies 102
9.5.1 Infineon Technologies - Business Description 102
9.5.2 Infineon Technologies - Major Semiconductor Products for Solar PV Inverters 102
9.5.3 Infineon Technologies - SWOT Analysis 102
9.5.4 Infineon Technologies - Recent Developments 104
9.6 IGBTs in Solar PV Power Systems, Key Company Profile - Fairchild Semiconductor 104
9.6.1 Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. - Business Description 104
9.6.2 Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. - Major Products and Services 105
9.6.3 Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., SWOT Analysis 105
9.6.4 Fairchild Semiconductors-Recent Developments 106
10 Appendix 107
10.1 About GBI Research 107
10.2 Market Definition 107
10.3 Glossary of Terms 108
10.4 Methodology 108
10.4.1 Market Size Estimates 108
10.4.2 Market Size Forecasts 108
10.4.3 Breakdown Estimates 109
10.4.4 Geographies covered 109
10.4.5 Market Share Estimates 109
10.4.6 Coverage 109
10.4.7 Secondary Research 110
10.4.8 Primary Research 110
10.4.9 Expert Panel Validation 110
10.5 Contact Us 110
10.6 Disclaimer 111

1.1 List of Tables

Table 1: PV Cell Technology 12
Table 2: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Key Drivers, 2011 13
Table 3: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Feed-in Tariff Rates, 2012 14
Table 4: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Key Restraints, 2011 16
Table 5: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Key Challenges, 2011 16
Table 6: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Future Trends, 2011 17
Table 7: Porter's Five Forces Analysis, Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems 18
Table 8: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 20
Table 9: Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Global, Consumption Breakdown on the Basis of Key Products,(%), 2011 21
Table 10: Photovoltaic (PV) Cells in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 23
Table 11: PV Cells in Solar PV Power Systems, Global, Consumption Breakdown on the Basis of Key Cell Types,(%), 2011 24
Table 12: Crystalline Cells in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 26
Table 13: Thin-Film Cells in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 28
Table 14: IGBTs/MOSFETs in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 30
Table 15: Couplers in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 32
Table 16: Logic IC in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 34
Table 17: Analog IC in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 36
Table 18: Micro Components in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 38
Table 19: Optical Components in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 40
Table 20: Other Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 42
Table 21: Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Global, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Regions,(%), 2011 43
Table 22: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Europe, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 44
Table 23: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Europe Market, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Countries,(%), 2011 45
Table 24: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Germany, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 47
Table 25: Germany, EEG Remuneration for Solar Facilities, 2009-2011 48
Table 26: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Italy, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 50
Table 27: Ordinary PV Plants, Italy, FIT, €/kWh, 2011-2012 51
Table 28: Integrated PV Plants With Innovative Features, Italy, FIT, €/kWh, 2011-2012 51
Table 29: Large PV Plants, Budget, Italy, FIT, €/kWh, 2011-2012 52
Table 30: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Czech Republic, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 54
Table 31: Solar PV Power Market, Czech Republic, Feed-in-Tariff, $/kWh, 2012 54
Table 32: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, France, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 56
Table 33: Solar PV Power Market, France, Feed-in-Tariff, $/kWh, 2012 57
Table 34: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Rest of Europe, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 59
Table 35: Solar PV Power Market, Spain, Feed-in-Tariff, $/kWh, 2012 59
Table 36: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Asia-Pacific, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 61
Table 37: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, APAC Market, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Countries,(%), 2011 62
Table 38: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Japan, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 63
Table 39: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, Feed-in-Tariff, $/kWh, 2012 64
Table 40: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, China, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 66
Table 41: Solar PV Power Market, China, Feed-in-Tariff, $/kWh, 2012 67
Table 42: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Australia, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 70
Table 43: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Rest of APAC, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 73
Table 44: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, North America, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 75
Table 45: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, North America, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Countries,(%), 2011 76
Table 46: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, US, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 77
Table 47: Summary of Policy Support for Solar PV, The US, Federal Incentives 79
Table 48: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Canada, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 80
Table 49: Solar PV Power Market, Canada, Feed-in-Tariff, $/kWh, 2012 81
Table 50: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Rest of North America, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 83
Table 51: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Middle East and Africa, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 85
Table 52: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, South and Central America, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 87
Table 53: Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Competitive Landcape, 2010 88
Table 54: PV Cells, Global, Market Share (%), 2010 89
Table 55: Key Suppliers of IGBTs for PV Power Systems, 2010 90
Table 56: Key PV System Equipment Manufacturers, 2010 90
Table 57: Suntech, Key Facts, 2010 91
Table 58: Suntech, SWOT Analysis 91
Table 59: JA Solar, Key Facts, 2010 94
Table 60: JA Solar, SWOT Analysis 95
Table 61: First Solar, Key Facts, 2010 98
Table 62: First Solar, SWOT Analysis 99
Table 63: Infineon Technologies AG, Key Facts, 2010 102
Table 64: Infineon Technologies AG, SWOT Analysis 102
Table 65: Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., Key Facts, 2010 104
Table 66: Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., Major Products and Services 105
Table 67: Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., SWOT Analysis 105
Table 68: Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Abbreviations 108

1.2 List of Figures

Figure 1: Solar PV System Process Flow 10
Figure 2: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 19
Figure 3: Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Global, Consumption Breakdown on the Basis of Key Products,(%), 2011 21
Figure 4: Photovoltaic (PV) Cells in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 22
Figure 5: PV Cells in Solar PV Power Systems, Global, Consumption Breakdown on the Basis of Key Cell Types,(%), 2011 24
Figure 6: Crystalline Cells in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 25
Figure 7: Thin-Film Cells in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 27
Figure 8: IGBTs/MOSFETs in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 29
Figure 9: Couplers in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 31
Figure 10: Logic IC in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 33
Figure 11: Analog IC in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 35
Figure 12: Micro Components in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 37
Figure 13: Optical Components in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 39
Figure 14: Other Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems Market, Global Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 41
Figure 15: Semiconductors in Solar PV Power Systems, Global, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Regions,(%), 2011 43
Figure 16: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Europe, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 44
Figure 17: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Europe Market, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Countries,(%), 2011 45
Figure 18: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Germany, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 46
Figure 19: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Italy, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 50
Figure 20: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Czech Republic, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 53
Figure 21: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, France, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 56
Figure 22: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Rest of Europe, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 58
Figure 23: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Asia-Pacific, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 60
Figure 24: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, APAC Market, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Countries,(%), 2011 62
Figure 25: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Japan, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 63
Figure 26: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, China, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 66
Figure 27: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Australia, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 69
Figure 28: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Rest of APAC, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 72
Figure 29: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, North America, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 74
Figure 30: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, North America, Breakdown on the Basis of Key Countries,(%), 2011 76
Figure 31: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, US, Sales Revenue, ($bn), 2004-2015 77
Figure 32: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Canada, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 80
Figure 33: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Rest of North America, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 82
Figure 34: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, Middle East and Africa, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 84
Figure 35: Semiconductors in Solar PV Systems, South and Central America, Sales Revenue, ($m), 2004-2015 86
Figure 36: PV Cells, Global, Market Share (%), 2010 89

Companies mentioned
Suntech
JA Solar
First Solar
Infineon Technologies
Fairchild Semiconductor

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