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This report contains the most recent PV market data to the end of 2005. Planned production capacity for PV cells and modules to 2010 show a huge leap
? This report contains the most recent PV market data to the end of 2005
? Planned production capacity for PV cells and modules to 2010 show a huge leap
? Corporate highlights and significant developments in 2005/2006
? Expansion and consolidation of the leaders
? The withdrawal of two leading players
? Survey of cell and module producers
? Reports on silicon feedstock production and producers
? Report on feedstock shortage which is now threatening production and future
capacity
? Outline of alternative feedstock materials in the pipeline
? Survey of silicon recycling, with analysis of companies involved
Key Findings
? Consolidation of Japan and Germany as leaders, with the USA challenging
again
? The rise of Germany challenges Japanese dominance of the PV market
? The dramatic emergence of China as a world player, with ambitious
expansion plans for Solar PV
? Is China set to become the most powerful competitor in the global market?
? The silicon shortage is evaluated and the future outlook discussed
? The withdrawal of Shell Solar from the silicon cell business and RWE from
the solar PV sector
? Continued entries of large Japanese corporations into the solar market
? Big plans for these Japanese companies, with large production expansion
? At least five companies have staked their position to become the ?world
leader?
? SolarWorld in a prime strategic position with takeover of Shell Solar silicon
cell business and partnership with REC silicon producer
Reasons To Buy
? Gain insight in to this rapidly expanding global market
? Understand how to position your business in this developing market
? Look at opportunities in a market of consolidation and dramatic change
This report contains the most recent PV market data to the end of 2005. Planned production capacity for PV cells and modules to 2010 show a huge leap
