This report provides revenue forecasts up to 2020 in the global PV inverters market. The report provides in depth analysis of the competitive landscape, key trends, market forces, average inverter price, revenue and growth opportunities in the global PV inverter market. The report analyzes revenue share by region, key countries and major policies influencing PV inverters market. The study provides detailed analysis on price and revenue forecasts for key countries namely Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Czech Republic, the US, Canada, India, China and Japan. The report provides production share of major companies such as SMA Solar, KACO new energy, Fronius, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Sputnik Engineering, Ingeteam, Power-One, Elettronica Santerno, KOSTAL Solar and many others. From being an emerging fuel source 20 years ago, solar PV has transformed into a commercially viable energy generating technology in over forty countries, thanks to technological advances and the availability of more effective and reliable equipment and machinery. The global solar PV market is expanding rapidly, with PV installations growing by 79% in 2010 over 2009. Global solar PV installed capacity increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55.3% from 2001 to 2010.

Scope

    The report analyses market forces for PV inverter market. Its scope includes:

• Historical and forecast statistics on the global solar PV market from 2001 to 2020.
• Information on technology and cost analysis of a solar PV inverter.
• Key countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Czech Republic, the US, Canada, India, China and Japan.
• Historical and forecast price and revenue from 2005-2020.
• Analysis of key trends, drivers, restraints and opportunities in major markets.
• Market scenario by grid connectivity in key markets.
• Details major policy and regulatory framework governing the market in the major markets.
• Detailed insight on major companies such as SMA Solar, KACO new energy, Fronius, Siemens and Schneider Electric.

Reasons to Buy

• Identify key growth and investment opportunities in the global solar PV inverters market.
• Identify key partners and business development avenues
• Position yourself to take advantage of the industry’s growth potential
• Identify key strengths and weaknesses of major market participants by understanding and responding to company’s business structure, strategy and prospects
• Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures 8

2 Introduction
2.1 Technology Definition 10
2.1.1 Standalone Inverters 10
2.1.2 Grid-tied Inverters 10
2.1.3 Battery Backup Inverters 10
2.2 Application Areas 11
2.3 Benefits of Solar PV Inverters 11
2.4 Cost Analysis of a PV system 12
2.5 GlobalData Report Guidance 13

3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global
3.1 Solar PV Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity, 2005-2020 14
3.1.1 Impact of the Financial Crisis 16
3.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Production (MW), 2006-2015 18
3.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Average Price, 2005-2020 20
3.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue, 2005-2020 22
3.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue Share by Region, 2010 24
3.6 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue Share by Country, 2010 25
3.7 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Split by Market Segment 26
3.8 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Key Company Analysis 27
3.8.1 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Share, 2010 27
3.8.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Comparative Analysis of Major Manufacturers 29
3.8.3 Solar PV Inverters Market, Production by Manufacturers 33

4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Characteristics
4.1 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Forces Analysis 48
4.1.1 Key Drivers 49
4.1.2 Key Restraints and Challenges 53
4.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Major Market Trends 57
4.2.1 Component Shortage for PV Inverters will continue in 2011 57
4.2.2 Contract Manufacturing to be a Major Trend in the Inverters Market 57
4.2.3 Fall in PV Inverter and System Prices 58
4.2.4 Inverter Manufacturers will Look for Market Expansion 58
4.2.5 Microinverter Manufacturers to Gain Market Share 58
4.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Key Purchase Criteria 59
4.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Porter’s Diamond 60

5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany
5.1 Solar PV Power Market, Germany, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 61
5.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Revenue, 2005-2020 63
5.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Average Price, 2006-2020 65
5.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Revenues for Grid Connected System, 2006-2020 67
5.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Split by Market Segment 68
5.6 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Market Share, 2010 69
5.7 Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Major Policies Influencing the Market 70
5.7.1 Renewable Energy Source Act (EEG), 2004 70
5.7.2 Renewable Energies Act (EEG), 2009 70
5.7.3 Amendments in Renewable Energy Sources Act, 2010 71
5.7.4 Investment Incentives 73
5.7.5 Operational Incentives 73

6 Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain
6.1 Solar PV Power Market, Spain, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 75
6.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Revenue, 2006-2020 77
6.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Average Price, 2006-2020 79
6.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems, 2006-2020 81
6.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Major Policies Influencing the Market 82
6.5.1 Renewable Energy Plan for 2005-2010 (PER) 82
6.5.2 Special Regime for the Production of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources (Royal Decree 661/2007) 82
6.5.3 Building Codes for Solar 84
6.5.4 Tax Credit 84
6.5.5 Solar PV R&D Initiatives 84

7 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy
7.1 Solar PV Power Market, Italy, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 85
7.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Revenue, 2005-2020 87
7.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Average Price, 2005-2020 89
7.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Revenues for Grid Connected System, 2005-2010 90
7.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Split by Market Segment 91
7.6 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Market Share, 2010 92
7.7 Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Major Policies Influencing the Market 93
7.7.1 Feed-in Tariff Law 93
7.7.2 Net Metering Law 95

8 Solar PV Inverter Market, France
8.1 Solar PV Power Market, France, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 96
8.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Revenue, 2005-2020 98
8.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Average Price, 2005-2020 100
8.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems, 2006-2010 101
8.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Split by Market Segment 102
8.6 Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Major Policies Influencing the Market 103
8.6.1 Tender System for Large Renewable Projects 103
8.6.2 New Feed-in Tariffs 103
8.6.3 Beneficial Credit Terms 104
8.6.4 Tax Incentives 104

9 Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic
9.1 Solar PV Power Market, Czech Republic, Installed Capacity, 2005-2020 105
9.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Revenue, 2006-2020 107
9.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Average Price, 2006-2020 109
9.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Split by Market Segment 111
9.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Major Policies Influencing the Market 112
9.5.1 Act on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources (Act No. 180/2005 Coll.) 112
9.5.2 Feed in Tariff 113
9.5.3 Promotion of Power Generated by Renewable Sources 113
9.5.4 State Program to Support Energy Savings and Use of Renewable Energy and Secondary Sources 114
9.5.5 Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Use 114
9.5.6 State Energy Policy 114

10 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US
10.1 Solar PV Power Market, the US, Installed Capacity, 2005-2020 115
10.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenue, 2005-2020 117
10.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 119
10.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenues for Grid Connected System, 2005-2010 121
10.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Split by Market Segment, 2010 122
10.6 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Major Manufacturers 123
10.7 Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Major Policies Influencing the Market 124
10.7.1 The US, Solar PV Power Regulatory Framework, Overview 124
10.7.2 The US, Solar PV Power, Major Policies and Incentives 124
10.8 The US, California, Solar Energy, Status and Policies 126
10.8.1 California, Go Solar Campaign 126
10.8.2 IID Energy – PV Solutions Rebate Program 128
10.8.3 Roseville Electric – PV Buy-down Program 128
10.8.4 Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems 128
10.8.5 Government Subsidies 128
10.9 The US, Colorado, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 129
10.9.1 Solar Construction Permitting Standards 129
10.9.2 Solar Electric Rebate Program 129
10.9.3 Orphan Solar 129
10.9.4 Boulder – Solar Access Ordinance 130
10.9.5 Black Hills Energy – On-Site Solar PV Rebate Program 130
10.9.6 Xcel Energy – Solar Rewards Program 130
10.9.7 Boulder – Solar Sales and Use Tax Rebate 130
10.9.8 Boulder – Climate Smart Solar Grant Program 130
10.9.9 CORE – Solar Pioneer Rebate Program 131
10.10 The US, Iowa, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 131
10.10.1 Solar Energy Equipment Exemption 131
10.10.2 Property Tax Exemption for Solar Systems 131
10.10.3 Solar Access Easements 131
10.11 The US, Minnesota, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 132
10.11.1 Solar Equipment Certification 132
10.11.2 Solar Easements 132
10.11.3 Austin Utilities – Solar Choice Program 132
10.11.4 Solar-Electric (PV) Rebate Program 132
10.11.5 Solar Energy Legacy Grants for Local Governments 133
10.11.6 Solar SystemProperty Tax Exemption 133
10.11.7 Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption 133
10.12 The US, Nevada, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 133
10.12.1 Nevada Solar Access Law 133
10.12.2 Solar Contractor Licensing 134
10.12.3 Portfolio Energy Credits (PECs) 134
10.12.4 Renewable Generations Rebate Program – Solar PV 134
10.13 The US, New Jersey, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 135
10.13.1 Special Provisions for Solar in the RPS 135
10.13.2 New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) Program 135
10.13.3 Renewable Energy Incentive Program (REIP), Upfront Incentive for Solar Systems 135
10.13.4 Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption 136
10.13.5 Solar Easements 136
10.13.6 Solar Access Law 136
10.14 The US, New York Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 136
10.14.1 Solar Easements 136
10.14.2 NYSERDA – PV Incentive Program 136
10.14.3 Solar Sales Tax Exemption 136
10.14.4 Solar Tax Credit 137
10.14.5 New York City – Property Tax Abatement for PV Equipment Expenditure 137
10.15 The US, Oregon, Solar, Major Policies and Incentives 137
10.15.1 Solar Access Laws 137
10.15.2 Solar Energy Systems on Public Buildings 138
10.15.3 BEF– Solar 4R Schools 138
10.15.4 Energy Trust – Solar Electric Buy-Down Program 138
10.16 The US, Texas, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 139
10.16.1 Solar Energy Device Franchise Tax Deduction 139
10.16.2 Solar Energy Business Franchise Tax Exemption 139
10.17 The US, Washington, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 139
10.17.1 Solar Easements 139
10.17.2 Tax Abatement for Solar Manufacturers 139
10.17.3 Bonneville Environmental Foundation's (BEF) Solar 4R Schools program 140

11 Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada
11.1 Solar PV Power Market, Canada, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 141
11.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Revenue, 2006-2020 143
11.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Average Price, 2006-2020 146
11.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Revenues for Grid Connected System, 2006-2020 147
11.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Split by Market Segment, 2010 148
11.6 Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Major Policies Influencing the Market 149
11.6.1 ecoENERGY for Renewable Power, Solar Energy 149
11.6.2 ecoENERGY Retrofit 149
11.6.3 Tax Credit 149
11.6.4 Main Provincial Solar Support Programs 149
11.7 Canada, British Columbia, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 150
11.7.1 SolarBC Low Interest Financing 150
11.7.2 Incentives for Bulk Buying Groups 150
11.8 Canada, Nova Scotia, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 150
11.8.1 Solar Gain Project 150
11.9 Canada, Ontario, Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives 150
11.9.1 Go Solar Program 150
11.9.2 Photovoltaic System Incentives 150
11.9.3 Leasing Options 151
11.9.4 Financing Options for Large Multi-Unit Residential Buildings 151
11.9.5 Green Loans 151

12 Solar PV Inverter Market, China
12.1 Solar PV Power Market, China, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 152
12.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Revenue, 2006-2020 154
12.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Average Price, 2006-2020 156
12.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Major Policies Influencing the Market 158
12.4.1 General Renewable Energy Policy 158
12.4.2 11th Five Year Plan (2006-2010) – Highlights for Renewable Energy 158
12.4.3 Renewable Energy Law 158
12.4.4 Feed-In Tariff 159
12.4.5 Special Fund for Renewable Energy Development 159
12.4.6 Taxation Measures 159
12.4.7 Grid Access 159
12.4.8 Interconnection Standards 159
12.4.9 Mandated Market Share (MMS) 159
12.4.10 Subsidies for Solar PV in Rural Areas 160
12.4.11 R&D support for Solar PV 160
12.4.12 Solar PV Pilot Projects 161
12.4.13 Building Integrated Photovoltaic Program (BIPV) 161
12.4.14 Golden Sun Initiative 161

13 Solar PV Inverter Market, India
13.1 Solar PV Power Market, India, Installed Capacity, 2001-2020 162
13.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Revenue, 2006-2020 164
13.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Average Price, 2006-2020 166
13.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Major Policies Influencing the Market 167
13.4.1 Central Financial Assistance (CFA) and Subsidies for Various Renewable Sources 167
13.4.2 Tariff Policy 2006 169
13.4.3 National Solar Mission 170
13.4.4 Regulation on Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) 171
13.4.5 Generation Based Incentives (GBI) 171
13.4.6 New Feed-in Tariff Regulations for Renewable Power, 2009 172
13.4.7 Energy Efficient Solar/Green Buildings Scheme 172

14 Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan
14.1 Solar PV Power Market, Japan, Installed Capacity, 2005-2020 174
14.2 Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Revenue, 2006-2020 176
14.3 Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Average Price, 2006-2020 178
14.4 Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems, 2006-2020 180
14.5 Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Major Policies Influencing the Market 181
14.5.1 Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) System 181
14.5.2 Japan Renewable Energy Policy Platform (JREPP) 183
14.5.3 Subsidy for RD&D for New and Renewable Energy 184
14.5.4 Feed-in Tariffs 186
14.5.5 PV Support Programs 186
14.5.6 New Buyback Program for Photovoltaic Generation 186
14.5.7 Fiscal and Tax Incentives for Solar PV Generation 186
14.5.8 Solar PV R&D Initiative 186
14.5.9 Local Government Initiatives 187

15 Appendix
15.1 Abbreviations 188
15.2 Methodology 189
15.2.1 Coverage 189
15.2.2 Secondary Research 189
15.2.3 Primary Research 190
15.2.4 Expert Panel Validation 190
15.3 Contact Us 190
15.4 Disclaimer 190

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Solar PV Market, Global, Types of Solar PV Inverters 10
Figure 2: Solar PV Market, Global, Applications of Solar PV Inverters 11
Figure 3: Solar PV Market, Global, Advantages of Solar PV Inverters 11
Figure 4: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Analysis (%), 2010 12
Figure 5: Solar PV Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 14
Figure 6: Green Stimulus Packages Announced by Major Countries (Percentage Share and $bn), 2009 17
Figure 7: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Annual Production (MW), 2006 – 2015 18
Figure 8: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 20
Figure 9: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 22
Figure 10: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue Share by Region (%), 2010 24
Figure 11: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue Share by Country (%), 2010 25
Figure 12: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 26
Figure 13: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Split by Market Segment (%), 2014 26
Figure 14: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Share (%), 2009 27
Figure 15: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Share (%), 2010 28
Figure 16: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Production by Major Manufacturers (MW), 2009-2010 33
Figure 17: SMA Solar Technology AG, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 35
Figure 18: Power-One Inc., Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 36
Figure 19: KACO new energy, Inc., Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 37
Figure 20: RefuSol GmbH, Inverter Production (MW), 2008-2010 38
Figure 21: Fronius International GmbH, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 39
Figure 22: Siemens AG, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 40
Figure 23: Elettronica Santerno S.p.A., Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 41
Figure 24: Schneider Electric SA, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 42
Figure 25: Ingeteam Energy, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 43
Figure 26: Sputnik Engineering, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 44
Figure 27: Kostal Solar Electric GmbH, Inverter Production (MW), 2007-2010 45
Figure 28: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Forces Analysis 48
Figure 29: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Time Period to Authorize and Connect a Large PV System in Major European Markets, 2010 55
Figure 30: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Time Period to Authorize and Connect a Small/BIPV System in Major European Markets, 2010 56
Figure 31: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Key Purchase Criteria, 2010 59
Figure 32: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Porter’s Diamond 60
Figure 33: Solar PV Power Market, Germany, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 61
Figure 34: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 63
Figure 35: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 65
Figure 36: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 67
Figure 37: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 68
Figure 38: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Market Share (%), 2010 69
Figure 39: Solar PV Power Market, Spain, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 75
Figure 40: Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 77
Figure 41: Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 79
Figure 42: Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems ($m), 2005-2010 81
Figure 43: Solar PV Power Market, Italy, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 85
Figure 44: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 88
Figure 45: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 89
Figure 46: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 90
Figure 47: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 91
Figure 48: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Market Share (%), 2010 92
Figure 49: Solar PV Power Market, France, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 96
Figure 50: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 98
Figure 51: Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 100
Figure 52: Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems ($m), 2005-2010 101
Figure 53: Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 102
Figure 54: Solar PV Power Market, Czech Republic, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 106
Figure 55: Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 108
Figure 56: Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 109
Figure 57: Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 111
Figure 58: Solar PV Power Market, the US, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 116
Figure 59: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 117
Figure 60: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 119
Figure 61: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 121
Figure 62: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 122
Figure 63: Solar PV Power Market, Canada, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 141
Figure 64: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 145
Figure 65: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 146
Figure 66: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 147
Figure 67: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 148
Figure 68: Solar PV Power Market, China, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 152
Figure 69: Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 154
Figure 70: Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 156
Figure 71: Solar PV Power Market, India, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 162
Figure 72: Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 164
Figure 73: Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 166
Figure 74: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 175
Figure 75: Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 176
Figure 76: Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 178
Figure 77: Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems ($m), 2005-2010 180
Figure 78: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, RPS Utilization Targets for New Energy (TWh/ Year) 181
Figure 79: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050 183

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Analysis (%), 2010 12
Table 2: Solar PV Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 15
Table 3: Green Stimulus Packages Announced by Major Countries (Percentage Share and $bn), 2009 17
Table 4: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Annual Production (MW), 2006 – 2015 19
Table 5: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 21
Table 6: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Average Price, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 23
Table 7: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue Share by Region (%), 2010 24
Table 8: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Revenue Share by Country (%), 2010 25
Table 9: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010-2014 26
Table 10: Global Solar PV Inverters Market, Market Share (%), 2009-2010 28
Table 11: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Comparative Analysis, 2010 29
Table 12: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Production by Major Manufacturers (MW), 2009-2010 34
Table 13: SMA Solar Technology AG, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 35
Table 14: Power-One Inc., Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 36
Table 15: KACO new energy, Inc., Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 37
Table 16: RefuSol GmbH, Inverter Production (MW), 2008-2010 38
Table 17: Fronius International GmbH, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 39
Table 18: Siemens AG, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 40
Table 19: Elettronica Santerno S.p.A., Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 41
Table 20: Schneider Electric SA, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 42
Table 21: Ingeteam Energy, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 43
Table 22: Sputnik Engineering, Inverter Production (MW), 2006-2010 44
Table 23: Kostal Solar Electric GmbH, Inverter Production (MW), 2007-2010 45
Table 24: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Market Characteristics, 2010-2020 47
Table 25: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Key Support Schemes 49
Table 26: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Feed-in Tariff Rates, 2010 50
Table 27: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Time Period to Authorize and Connect a Large PV System in Major European Markets, 2010 55
Table 28: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Time Period to Authorize and Connect a Small/BIPV System in Major European Markets, 2010 56
Table 29: Solar PV Inverter Market, Global, Some Companies with Contract Manufacturing Agreements 57
Table 30: Solar PV Power Market, Germany, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 62
Table 31: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Average Price, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 64
Table 32: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 66
Table 33: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 67
Table 34: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 68
Table 35: Solar PV Inverter Market, Germany, Split by Market Share (%), 2010 69
Table 36: Solar PV Power Market, Germany, Solar Feed-in Tariff Plan, 2010 72
Table 37: Solar PV Power Market, Spain, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 76
Table 38: Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Average Price, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 78
Table 39: Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 80
Table 40: Solar PV Inverter Market, Spain, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems ($m), 2005-2010 81
Table 41: Solar PV Power Market, Spain, Feed-in-Tariff, €/kWh, 2009 83
Table 42: Solar PV Power Market, Spain, Tax Rebate, 2008–2010 84
Table 43: Solar PV Power Market, Italy, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 86
Table 44: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Average Price, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 88
Table 45: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 89
Table 46: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 90
Table 47: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 91
Table 48: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Market Share (%), 2010 92
Table 49: Solar PV Power Market, Italy, FIT for Ordinary PV Plants, (€/kWh), 2011 93
Table 50: Solar PV Power Market, Italy, FIT for Integrated PV Plants with Innovative Features, (€/kWh), 2011 94
Table 51: Solar PV Power Market, Italy, FIT for Concentrated Photovoltaic Plants, (€/kWh), 2011 94
Table 52: Solar PV Power Market, France, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 97
Table 53: Solar PV Inverter Market, Italy, Average Price, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 99
Table 54: Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 100
Table 55: Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems ($m), 2005-2010 101
Table 56: Solar PV Inverter Market, France, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 102
Table 57: Solar PV Power Market, France, Proposed Tariffs as of September, 2010 103
Table 58: Solar PV Power Market, Czech Republic, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 106
Table 59: Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Average Price, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 108
Table 60: Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 110
Table 61: Solar PV Inverter Market, Czech Republic, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 111
Table 62: Solar PV Power Market, Czech Republic, Feed in Tariff ($ cents/kWh), 2008 113
Table 63: Solar PV Power Market, Czech Republic, Feed in Tariff (€ cents/kWh), 2009 113
Table 64: Solar PV Power Market, the US, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 116
Table 65: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 118
Table 66: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 120
Table 67: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 121
Table 68: Solar PV Inverter Market, the US, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 122
Table 69: Solar PV Inverter Market, The US, Major Manufacturers 123
Table 70: Solar PV Power Market, The US, Go Solar California Campaign, by Program Component, 2007-2016 126
Table 71: Solar PV Power Market, The US, California Solar Initiative, Budget by Program Component, 2007-2016 126
Table 72: Solar PV Power Market, The US, California Solar Initiative, Ten Step Decrease in Payment Level, 2010 127
Table 73: Solar PV Power Market, The US, Cost of Installation of Solar System in California, Post-Rebates, 2010 129
Table 74: Solar PV Power Market, The US, Colorado Core-Solar Pioneer Rebate Program, 2010 131
Table 75: Solar PV Power Market, The US, New Jersey, Solar Alternative Compliance in RPS, Payment Amount ($ per MWh), 2010 135
Table 76: Solar PV Power Market, Canada, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 142
Table 77: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, PV Inverter Manufacturers 144
Table 78: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 145
Table 79: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 146
Table 80: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Revenues for Grid Connected System ($m), 2005-2010 147
Table 81: Solar PV Inverter Market, Canada, Split by Market Segment (%), 2010 148
Table 82: Solar PV Power Market, China, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 153
Table 83: Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 155
Table 84: Solar PV Inverter Market, China, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 157
Table 85: Solar PV Power Market, India, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 163
Table 86: Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 165
Table 87: Solar PV Inverter Market, India, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 166
Table 88: Renewable Energy Market, India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs, 2010 167
Table 89: Renewable Energy Market, India, Grid Interactive Renewable Energy Programs, 2010 169
Table 90: Solar PV Power Market, India, National Solar Mission, India, Targets by Phase 170
Table 91: Solar PV Power Market, India, GRIHA, Registration-cum-Rating Fee, 2010 173
Table 92: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2020 175
Table 93: Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Revenue ($m), 2005-2020 177
Table 94: Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Average Price ($ per Watt), 2005-2020 179
Table 95: Solar PV Inverter Market, Japan, Revenues for Grid Connected Systems ($m), 2005-2010 180
Table 96: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, RPS Utilization Targets for New Energy (TWh/ Year) 182
Table 97: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050 183
Table 98: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems and Requirements for Local Government 184
Table 99: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, PV Roadmap Toward 2030, Financial Milestones 187
Table 100: Abbreviations 188