Market Report 2011
Date: January 2012
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The series of years of vigorous growth of the world-wide PV market, even during times of financial and economic crisis, has continued in 2011. The volume of new grid-connected PV capacities world-wide rose from 16.6 GW in 2010 to 27.7 GW in 2011. Almost 21 GW of this growth could be counted in Europe.
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Solar Photovoltaics competing in the energy sector – On the road to competitiveness
Date: September 2011
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The new EPIA report “Solar Photovoltaics competing in the energy sector – On the road to competitiveness” was officially launched at the occasion of the 8th European PV Industry Summit, during the 26th EU PVSEC, on Monday 5 September 2011.
EPIA’s extensive new analysis of 5 electricity markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) shows that PV competitiveness with grid electricity can be achieved in some countries as early as 2013, and then spread across the continent in the different market segments by 2020. The study, carried out with support from the strategic consulting firm A.T. Kearney, shines new light on Europe’s future energy mix and PV’s role in it.
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Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics until 2015
Date: May 2011
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Over the past decade, the photovoltaic (PV) market has experienced unprecedented growth. In particular in the last year, the photovoltaic market has reached a cumulative installed capacity of roughly 40 GW world-wide, with an annual added capacity of 16.6 GW. The photovoltaic power is well on the way to becoming a fully competitive part of the electricity system in the European Union (EU) and an increasingly important part of the energy mix around the Globe. But much of the progress in recent years has been very heterogeneous, varying from country to country, due to several factors, the most important being different national regulations and incentive schemes as well as varying availability of financing facilities.
Exclusive for EPIA Members! A toolkit including all figures and tables can be downloaded on this webpage (after log-in on to the Members Area).
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Photovoltaic Observatory - Policy recommendations
Date: March 2011
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Climate change and the perspective of fossil fuel scarcity have strengthened the need to promote renewable energies. The deployment of solar photovoltaic electricity (PV) is playing a crucial role in helping the EU meet its commitment in fighting climate change and ensure security of supply, reducing Europe’s dependency on energy imports. Further to this, the global economic situation requires ensuring the best use of financial incentives, even if they are not directly paid by taxpayers. To help tackle these important issues, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) advocates sustainable policies in order to keep the PV industry and market on a sustainable yet accelerated growth path.
In the context of the fast evolution of the European PV market in recent years, the need to permanently monitor market dynamics has led to the creation of the Photovoltaic Observatory. The Photovoltaic Observatory identifies recommended conditions for market development and best practices for the sustainable development of PV by basing its analysis on examining existing policies of several key countries. The Photovoltaic Observatory also focuses on relevant regulatory issues, financial incentives, administrative barriers and grid connection procedures.
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SOLAR GENERATION 6
Date: February 2011
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This report aims at providing a clear and comprehensible description of the current status of the developing Photovoltaic power generation world-wide and its untapped potentials and growth prospects in the coming years.
During 2010, the Photovoltaic (PV) market has shown unprecedented growth and wide-spread deployment of this environmentally friendly source of power generation. On a global scale, approximately 15,000 MW of new PV installations have been added during 2010, amounting the entire PV capacity to almost 40,000 MW.
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Market Outlook 2010
Date: December 2010
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PV markets have never performed so well in their entire history. While the awareness about the PV’s capabilities grows in the public opinion, it now appears on the energy map of several countries. In Spain penetration went up to 4% of the electricity production during 2010 summer. In 2010, prices for large systems decreased as low as 2.5 Eur/Wp in some countries. The total of newly installed capacity added in 2010 represents in average the electricity production of two large coal-fired power plants. In several countries, grid parity for residential systems is reachable in the coming years. In some specific cases in countries or regions with very high electricity prices, PV could already become competitive soon with net-metering only.
Adequate support policies that have been driving the markets so far must continue and be further encouraged. The PV Industry also supports well-designed support schemes that limit the cost of FiT for electricity consumers, while ensuring the development of the markets and industry.
An extended version is available exclusively for members. Please, log you in the Members Area for downloading the full Market Outlook 2010.
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Unlocking the Sunbelt Potential of Photovoltaics
Date: October 2010
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This report presents findings regarding possible scenarios under which the Sunbelt PV potential could be unlocked, namely, the Base, the Accelerated and the Paradigm shift. The study further examines the countries which might be first in line to do so, given the attractiveness of PV for their economies and the overall investment climate they offer. The result is graphically summarised in Figure 1, showing PV potential of 66 Sunbelt countries that jointly constitute one large Sunbelt PV potential. This underlines two main messages: while PV potential differs depending on country size and suitability, there is significant potential in every country of the Sunbelt. And jointly, the PV potential of Sunbelt countries amounts to a major contribution to satisfy power demand and decrease the world’s dependency on conventional fuel sources.
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Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics Until 2014
Date: May 2010
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The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has just released its publication “Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics until 2014”. The publication provides detailed figures for the 2009 market and an outlook on the global and main markets until 2014.
In 2009, the global solar photovoltaic (PV) market reached 7.2 GW and the cumulative PV power installed totaled over 22 GW world-wide compared to 15 GW in 2008. With around 3.8 GW of newly-installed PV power, Germany remained the largest market in 2009, followed by Italy with 730 MW of additional capacity in the last year.
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EPIA Annual Report 2009
Date: April 2010
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Although 2009 will remain financially as the worst year since the 1929 crisis, the Global photovoltaic (PV) industry did not go through the same turmoil as conventional industries. One could feel this dynamic especially at our last 24th EU PVSEC in Hamburg which registered a new record number of participants and exhibitors. However 2009 has been prefiguring many challenges that will have to be faced this year and in the coming ones. With the boom of the German market in wait of a feed-in tariff review, the global market size has maintained a positive growth; however it is more than ever essential that our sector does not rely on one single market. It will be vital in 2010 to keep existing markets going and make sure to open new and substantial ones inside and outside Europe.
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Photovoltaic energy, electricity from the sun
Date: April 2010
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This general publication about solar Photovoltaic electricity is dedicated to the widest audience and has been published in the frame of the Solar Days, held on the 15 and 16 May 2008, and updated in March 2010.
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Become a member
Date: September 2009
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With more than 200 member companies drawn from across the entire solar electricity sector, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the world’s largest photovoltaic industry association and represents about 95% of the European photovoltaic industry and 80% of the worldwide photovoltaic industry. EPIA Members are present throughout the whole value-chain: from silicon, cells and module production to systems development.
EPIA represents the interests of its member companies at national, international and global levels. EPIA’s mission is to deliver a distinct and valuable service driven by the strength of a single photovoltaic voice. Take an active role in shaping the PV Industry’s future: join the most influential PV association!
Leverage the strength of a single photovoltaic voice, enjoy the best networking possibilities, move forward with the latest PV breakthroughs, break new grounds supporting the PV Industry initiative and increase your share of business – BE ON THE FRONT LINE!
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SET For 2020
Date: June 2009
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Conducted by EPIA with the strategic management consultancy A.T. Kearney, SET For 2020 outlines how photovoltaics can become a mainstream energy supplier in Europe by 2020.
The study provides a unique, wide-ranging combination of facts, figures, analysis and findings: SET For 2020 is indispensable for anyone with an interest in the future of the European energy market. It follows an intensive and broad-based analysis of existing data as well as interviews with around 100 key people in industry, research institutes, utilities, regulatory agencies and government across Europe and other parts of the world over the past six months.
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Building Integrated Photovoltaics - A New Design Opportunity for Architects
Date: June 2008
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Photovoltaics (PV) convert light into electricity directly, without emissions and when it is needed. The system can be used decentralized. This means it can be deployed in close proximity to the user avoiding energy looses by long transportation.
PV that is integrated into the fabric of a building has become very popular in Europe. Known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) they can be used on both new and existing buildings. Their use in the building envelope is very varied and opens many opportunities for creative designers.
Many architects have already integrated PV successfully in their buildings.
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