Published on May 29, 2012

Photovoltaic (PV) modules have gradually turned into a commodity market, as numerous PV products based on various PV technologies have become commercially available. This report provides a detailed analysis of different CIS technology approaches and of the CIS position amongst all PV technologies. The report provides a detailed analysis of different CIS/CIGS technology approaches and of the CIS position amongst all PV technologies. This report analyses numerous technologies regarding the technology and its manufacturing issues in close connection to the possible applications of resulting products. This helps to understand the real market potential of the final product.

MONTREAL, May 29, 2012 /ATR-Newswire/ ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Thin Film Photovoltaics CIS/CIGS Technology and Market".

The report provides a detailed analysis of different CIS/CIGS technology approaches and of the CIS position amongst all PV technologies. This report analyses numerous technologies regarding the technology and its manufacturing issues in close connection to the possible applications of resulting products. This helps to understand the real market potential of the final product.

Global Photovoltaic Inverter Market 2011-2015

Analysts forecast that this segment will grow at a CAGR of 8 percent over the period 2011-2015. A key factor for this growth is the integration of energy storage devices into PV inverters. The Global PV Inverter market has also been witnessing increasing number of new entrants. However, the decline of PV inverter prices could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

This report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global PV Inverter market 2011-2015 landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

STILL UNLOCKED POTENTIAL FOR CIS TECHNOLOGY

Photovoltaic (PV) modules became a commodity market and numerous PV products based on various PV technologies are commercially available. Although crystalline silicon PV maintains its leading position, CIS (sometimes designed also as CIGS) thin film PV, based on copper-indium-gallium-selenium(sulfur), reveals increased interest due to its unlocked potential for high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. However, much effort is necessary to overcome some barriers related to the complexity of this technology and its manufacturing. This report provides a detailed analysis of different CIS technology approaches and of the CIS position amongst all PV technologies.

KEY FEATURES OF THE REPORT

Overview of the currently ongoing PV market and technology consolidation allowing better understanding of the customer needs and proper evaluation of the strategies to be chosen by equipment suppliers and module manufacturers to face the tough competition in the PV market.
Detailed overview of the different processes, equipment and materials used in the CIS module manufacturing with focus on manufacturing techniques for CIS absorber layer deposition (coevaporation, sputtering, electrodeposition, nanoparticle ink printing).
Deep analysis of different CIS technologies and market approaches considering both manufacturing technologies and possible applications of CIS modules.
Market metrics 2011-2017 for CIS technology (in MWp and M$).
Company profiles of 23 CIS manufacturers, analysis and comparison of technology and business development of different PV manufacturers.

REPORT OUTLINE

Overview of the currently ongoing PV market and technology consolidation allowing better understanding of the customer needs and proper evaluation of the strategies to be chosen by equipment suppliers and module manufacturers to face the tough competition in the PV market.
Detailed overview of the different processes, equipment and materials used in the CIS module manufacturing with focus on manufacturing techniques for CIS absorber layer deposition (coevaporation, sputtering, electrodeposition nanoparticle ink printing).
Deep analysis of different CIS technologies and market approaches considering both manufacturing technologies and possible applications of CIS modules.
Market metrics 2011-2017 for CIS technology (in MWp and M$).
Company profiles of 23 CIS manufacturers, analysis and comparison of technology and business development of different PV manufacturers.

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS REPORT?

Equipment, Material and Component Suppliers
Learn about CIS technology and its market potential.
Identify the best CIS manufacturers to optimize your marketing efforts.
Evaluate the market potential for your products.
Strength your market position by focusing on the winning technology approaches.
Re-think your technology and market strategy to best fit the market needs.
PV module manufacturers
Understand the real potential of CIS technology.
Learn about the best technology approaches and how to deal with challenges of CIS technology.
Investors and newcomers in CIS manufacturing
Understand the real potential of CIS technology.
Secure your investment by focusing on the winning technology approaches.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications' website. View the report: Thin Film Photovoltaics CIS/CIGS Technology and Market.