US Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Market to 2020 - Capacity, Assets and Market Share
By 2020, the global cumulative installed capacity is expected to reach 271, 442 MW as the sector is anticipated to receive government support in his coming years. This is the key takeaway provided by the alternative energy report -"US Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Market to 2020 - Capacity, Assets and Market Share"- from GlobalData. This report highlights the country's solar PV installed capacity trends from 2000 to 2020. It also showcases the top active and upcoming plants along with the details. It also provides the market size of the various components of solar PV power plant. A detailed market share analysis for the component manufacturers is also included in the report along with the SWOT profiles of the top companies
Scope
- Technologies covered include thermal, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar PV, solar thermal, geo thermal, biogas and biomass - Data sets reviewed include installed capacity, electricity production and power generation - Data provided from 2001 to 2009 with forecasts to 2020 - Active Plants till 2009 and upcoming plants as on 2010 - Market Share Analysis for the different components - Market size trends and forecasts for the various components - SWOT profles of the key players which include First Solar, Solar World, GE Energy, Evergreen Solar, BP Plc,
Reasons to buy
The client will get the following benefits: - Assessment of the growth plans in the country's solar PV power market - Get an idea about the key players in the industry and their market share - Growth trends and opportunities for the various components of solar PV power plants
Table of Contents
1 Table of contents 1 Table of contents 3 1.1 List of Tables 8 1.2 List of Figures 9
2 Global Solar PV Market Scenario: 2001-2020 10 2.1 Overview 10 2.2 Global Solar PV market during the financial crisis 10 2.3 Global Solar PV Power Market, Historical and Forecast Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 11 2.4 Global Solar PV Market, Historical and Forecast Power Generation, 2001-2020 13
3 The US Power Market scenario: 2001-2020 15 3.1 Overview 15 3.2 The US Power Market, Electricity Production by Fuel Type, 2009 17
4 The US Renewable Energy Market : 2001-2020 18 4.1 Overview 18 4.2 The US Renewable Power Market, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, 2001-2020 18 4.3 The US Renewable Power Market, Power Generation by Fuel Type, 2001-2020 20
5 The US Solar PV Market: 2001-2020 22 5.1 Overview 22 5.2 The US Solar PV Power Market, Historical and Forecast Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 23 5.3 The US Solar PV Power Market, Historical Cumulative Installed Capacity by Grid Connectivity, 2001-2009 25 5.4 The US Solar PV Power Market, Historical and Forecast Power Generation, 2001-2020 26
6 The US Solar PV Power Market, Top Ten States by Cumulative Installed Capacity, 2009 28
7 The US Solar PV Component Market: 2001-2020 29 7.1 The US Solar PV System Market 29 7.2 The US Solar PV Systems Market, Historical and Forecast Revenues, 2001-2020 31
8 The US Solar PV Cells Market, 2001-2009 33
9 The US Solar PV Cell Market – Top Cell Producers, 2009 34
10 The US Solar PV Markets: Technology Trends 35 10.1 Overview 35 10.2 The US Solar PV market, Technology types 35 10.2.1 Crystalline Silicon Cells 35 10.2.2 Thin-film Technology 35 10.2.3 New Emerging Solar PV Technology 36 10.2.4 Micromorphous thin-film solar cell technology 36 10.2.5 Organic PV (OPV) 36 10.2.6 Plastic solar cell 37 10.2.7 Dye-sensitized cells (DSC) 37 10.3 The US Solar PV market trends 37 10.3.1 Falling prices 37 10.3.2 Growth leading to industry consolidation 38 10.3.3 Third-party ownership model 38 10.3.4 Increasing preference for large installations 38
11 The US Solar PV Parks 39 11.1 The US Solar PV Market, Top Solar PV Parks (Active) 39 11.2 The US Solar PV Market, Upcoming Solar Parks 40 11.3 Trend of Utility Companies 41 11.3.1 Utilities Establishing Solar PV Parks 41 11.3.2 Building and Up gradation of New Transmission Lines 41
12 The US Renewable Energy Market Regulatory framework 42 12.1 Overview 42 12.2 The US Regulatory framework, Major Policies 42 12.2.1 Federal Financial Incentives 42 12.2.2 State incentive programs 46
13 The US Solar PV Market, Regulatory Scenario – Federal Initiatives 49 13.1 Interconnection Standards 49 13.2 Feed-in Tariff 49 13.3 Net Metering Laws 49 13.4 The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) 50 13.5 The Solar America Initiative (SAI) 50
14 The US Solar PV Market Regulatory scenatio – Statewise 51 14.1 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Arizona 51 14.2 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, California 51 14.2.1 PUC CSI 52 14.2.2 CEC NSHP 52 14.2.3 Feed-in tariff: 53 14.3 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Colorado 53 14.4 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Connecticut 54 14.5 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Delaware 54 14.6 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, District of Columbia 54 14.7 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Florida 54 14.8 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Georgia 54 14.9 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Hawaii 55 14.10 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Idaho 55 14.11 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Illinois 55 14.12 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Iowa 55 14.13 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Kansas 55 14.14 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Louisiana 55 14.15 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Maine 56 14.16 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Maryland 56 14.17 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Massachusetts 56 14.18 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Michigan 56 14.19 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Minnesota 56 14.20 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Montana 57 14.21 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, New Hampshire 57 14.22 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, New Jersey 57 14.23 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, New Mexico 58 14.24 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, New York 58 14.25 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, North Carolina 59 14.26 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, North Dakota 59 14.27 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Ohio 59 14.28 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Oregon 59 14.29 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Pennsylvania 60 14.30 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Rhode Island 60 14.31 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, South Carolina 60 14.32 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Texas 60 14.33 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Utah 60 14.34 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Vermont 60 14.35 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Virgin Islands 61 14.36 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Virginia 61 14.37 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Washington 61 14.38 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Wisconsin 61 14.39 The US Solar PV Financial Initiatives, Wyoming 61
15 The US Solar PV Deals Market Scenario 62 15.1 The US Solar PV Deals Market Volume versus Value Analysis, 2001-2009 62 15.2 The US Deals By Types, 2009 63
16 The US Solar PV Markets – Major Deals 64
17 Company Snapshot – First Solar 73 17.1 Business overview 73 17.2 Business Description – Components 73 17.2.1 Overview 73 17.2.2 Production 73 17.2.3 Market View 74 17.2.4 Key Strategies 74 17.3 Business Description - Systems 74 17.3.1 Overview 74 17.4 Major Products and Services 75 17.5 SWOT Analysis 75 17.6 Overview 75 17.7 Strengths of First Solar 75 17.7.1 Established Customer Base 75 17.7.2 Long Term Supply Contracts 76 17.7.3 Low Production Cost 76 17.7.4 Leading Market Position 76 17.8 Weakness of First Solar 76 17.8.1 Lower Presence in the US Market 76 17.8.2 High Dependence on Raw Materials Suppliers 76 17.8.3 Limited Operating History 77 17.9 Opportunities for First Solar 77 17.9.1 Rising Demand for Energy from Renewable Sources 77 17.9.2 Growing Photovoltaic Industry 77 17.9.3 Strategic Acquisitions in the US Solar Market 77 17.9.4 Strategic Agreements 77 17.10 Threats of First Solar 78 17.10.1 Stringent Government Regulations 78 17.10.2 Competitive Threat from Large Industry Players 78 17.10.3 Reducing Government Subsidies 78 17.11 Competitors 79 17.12 Key Employees 79 17.13 Key Employee Biographies 80 17.14 Financial Ratios – Capital Market Ratios 80 17.15 Financial Ratios – Annual 81 17.16 Financial Ratios – Interim 82 17.17 Company Statement 82 17.18 Locations and Subsidiaries 87 17.18.1 Head Office 87 17.18.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 87
18 Company Snapshot – Solar World 89 18.1 Key Information 89 18.2 Business overview 89 18.3 Business Description – Cells 90 18.4 Business Description - Modules 90 18.5 Business Description - Trade 91 18.6 Business Description – Wafers 91 18.7 Major Products and Services 92 18.8 SWOT Analysis 93 18.8.1 Overview 93 18.9 Strengths of Solar World 93 18.9.1 Robust Operational Growth 93 18.9.2 Strong Brand 93 18.9.3 Vertically Integrated Business Model 94 18.10 Weakness of Solar World 94 18.10.1 High Indebtness 94 18.10.2 Revenue Concentration 94 18.11 Opportunities for Solar World 94 18.11.1 Capacity Expansion 94 18.11.2 German Renewable Energy Market 94 18.11.3 Shift towards Renewable Energy 95 18.12 Threats of Solar World 95 18.12.1 Financial Crisis 95 18.12.2 Reduction or Elimination of Government Support 95 18.12.3 Intensifying Competition 95 18.13 Competitors 96 18.14 Key Employees 96 18.15 Key Employees Biography 96 18.16 Financial Ratios – Capital Market Ratios 98 18.17 Financial Ratios – Annual 98 18.18 Financial Ratios – Interim 99 18.19 Company Statement 100 18.20 Locations and Subsidiaries 101
19 Company Snapshot – GE Energy 102 19.1 Key Information 102 19.2 Company Overview 102 19.3 Business Description 102 19.4 Major Products and Services 103 19.5 SWOT Analysis 109 19.6 General Electric Company Strengths 109 19.6.1 Diversified Business Portfolio 109 19.6.2 Wide Geographical Presence 109 19.6.3 Innovation 110 19.7 General Electric Company Weaknesses 110 19.7.1 Poor Performance of Consumer & Industrial Segment 110 19.7.2 Increasing Operating Costs 110 19.7.3 Declining Market Share in Sector 110 19.8 General Electric Company Opportunities 111 19.8.1 Rising Demand for Energy from Renewable Sources 111 19.8.2 Growing Healthcare Market in Emerging Economies 111 19.8.3 Strategic Healthcare Alliance 111 19.8.4 Growth of Oil and Gas Sector in Long-run 112 19.9 General Electric Company Threats 112 19.9.1 Adverse Macroeconomic Factors 112 19.9.2 Highly Competitive Environment 112 19.9.3 Stringent Regulations 112 19.10 Competitors 113 19.11 Key Employees 113 19.12 Key Employee Biographies 116 19.13 Financial Ratios – Capital Market Ratios 117 19.14 Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 117 19.15 Financial Ratios – Interim Ratios 118 19.16 Company Statement 118 19.17 Locations and Subsidiaries 122 19.17.1 Head Office 122 19.17.2 Other Offices and subsidiaries 122
20 Company Snapshot – Evergreen Solar 130 20.1 Key Information 130 20.2 Business overview 130 20.3 Solar Power Products 130 20.3.1 Overview 130 20.3.2 Production 130 20.3.3 Market View 131 20.3.4 Key Strategies 131 20.4 Major Products and Services 131 20.5 SWOT Analysis 132 20.6 Evergreen Solar, Inc. Strengths 132 20.6.1 Established Supplier Relationships 132 20.6.2 Focused Research and Development 132 20.6.3 Vertically Integrated Operations 132 20.7 Evergreen Solar, Inc. Weaknesses 133 20.7.1 Working Capital Management 133 20.7.2 Integration Cost 133 20.8 Evergreen Solar, Inc. Opportunities 133 20.8.1 Stimulus for Renewable Energy 133 20.8.2 Restructuring 133 20.8.3 Growing Solar Power Market 134 20.9 Evergreen Solar, Inc. Threats 134 20.9.1 Legal Proceedings 134 20.9.2 Impact of Financial Crisis 134 20.9.3 Intense Competition 134 20.10 Competitors 135 20.11 Key Employees 135 20.12 Key Employee Biographies 136 20.13 Financial Ratios – Capital Market Ratios 136 20.14 Financial Ratios – Annual 137 20.15 Financial Ratios – Interim 138 20.16 Company Statement 138 20.17 Locations and Subsidiaries 139 20.17.1 Head Office 139 20.17.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 140
21 Company Snapshot – BP Plc. 141 21.1 Key Information 141 21.2 Business overview 141 21.3 Business Description - Exploration and Production 141 21.3.1 Overview 141 21.3.2 Production 142 21.3.3 Market View 142 21.3.4 Key Strategies 142 21.4 Business Description - Other Businesses and Corporate Segment 143 21.4.1 Overview 143 21.4.2 Production 143 21.4.3 Market View 143 21.4.4 Key Strategies 143 21.5 Refining and Marketing 143 21.5.1 Overview 143 21.5.2 Production 144 21.5.3 Market View 144 21.5.4 Key Strategies 144 21.6 Major Products and Services 145 21.7 SWOT Analysis 146 21.8 BP p.l.c. Strengths 146 21.8.1 Efficient Use of Resources 146 21.8.2 Market Leadership 146 21.8.3 Vertical Integration 146 21.8.4 Widespread Global Operations 147 21.9 BP p.l.c. Weaknesses 147 21.9.1 Limited Liquidity Position 147 21.9.2 Declining Operating Margin 147 21.10 BP p.l.c. Opportunities 147 21.10.1 Exploration Agreements 147 21.10.2 Expansion through Inorganic Growth 147 21.10.3 Growing Aerospace Industry 148 21.10.4 Positive Outlook in China 148 21.11 BP p.l.c. Threats 148 21.11.1 Rising Capital Costs in the Refining Sector 148 21.11.2 Impact of Financial Crisis on E&P Investments 148 21.11.3 Adverse Macroeconomic Factors 148 21.11.4 Maturing North Sea Reserves 148 21.12 Competitors 149 21.13 Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 149 21.14 Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 150 21.15 Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 151 21.16 Key Employees 152 21.17 Key Employees Biography 153 21.18 Company Statement 153 21.19 Locations and Subsidiaries 155 21.19.1 Head Office 155 21.19.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 156
22 Appendix 161 22.1 Abbreviations 161 22.2 About Alternative Energy eTrack 162 22.3 Methodology 162 22.3.1 Coverage 163 22.3.2 Secondary Research 163 22.3.3 Primary Research 163 22.3.4 Expert Panel Validation 164 22.4 Contact Us 164 22.5 Disclaimer 164
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