Latest First Solar (FSLR) Headlines
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Boston Scientific Is a Favorite
at The Street - Wed Mar 12, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer also loves Occidental Petroleum but he's not recommending Bed Bath & Beyond.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Silver Lining Playbook
at The Street - Tue Mar 11, 7:04PM CDT
The markets are a healthier place today, even though most investors lost money, Cramer says.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of First Solar After 2.48% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 11, 5:54PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $53.09 to a high of $55.71. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $54.43 on volume of 3.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 2.48% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 11, 5:54PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $53.09 to a high of $55.71. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $54.43 on volume of 3.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Solar3D to Benefit From Rapidly Growing Adoption of Solar
Marketwire - Tue Mar 11, 2:01AM CDT
Solar3D, Inc. (OTCQB: SLTD), a leading solar power company and the developer of a proprietary high efficiency solar cell, commented on the outlook for future growth at Solar3D, based on a new report describing rapidly growing demand for solar systems, which could boost many solar stocks including First Solar, SolarCity and SunPower.
New Solar Technology Poses a Threat
Joshua Bondy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 10, 12:22PM CDT
The upstart Semprius is testing innovative solar panels with module efficiencies up to 35.5%, 1.65 times SunPower's 21.5% efficient X-Series panels. More efficient panels allow you to generate more power from the small real estate, helping to make...
First Solar Earnings Review: 13 Days after Announcement Shares Down 3.3% (FSLR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 10, 7:49AM CDT
A week ago on February 25th, 2014 First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) reported earnings and analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.03 on sales of $969.5 million. First Solar actually reported earnings of $0.89 per share on sales of $768.4 million, missing EPS estimates by $0.14 and missing revenue estimates by $201.1 million. Since the company's report, shares of First Solar have fallen from $58.03 to $56.11, representing a loss of 3.3% in the past 13 days.
What Did General Electric Company Buy for $9 Billion?
Isaac Pino, CPA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 09, 10:00AM CDT
Some companies like Facebook make waves in the media when they write a check to acquire a flashy upstart. As a case in point, look no further than the social media giant's recent $19 billion WhatsApp purchase . Other companies like General...
How Can First Solar Inc Reignite Its Stock?
Jay Yao, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 08, 9:16AM CST
First Solar's last earnings report was pretty disappointing. Many solar companies are seeing double-digit revenue growth, but First Solar is one of the few whose growth has stalled. Is First Solar consigned to be range-bound while the Chinese...
Watch for First Solar to Potentially Rebound After Falling 3.67% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Mar 07, 4:07PM CST
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.72 to a high of $58.70. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $56.25 on volume of 4.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 3.67% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Mar 07, 4:07PM CST
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.72 to a high of $58.70. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $56.25 on volume of 4.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
China's Solar Stocks Weather Third Bond Default
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Mar 07, 9:23AM CST
A Chinese solar-cell maker, Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology, on Friday defaulted as expected on its corporate bonds as the country's credit market braced for a possible wave of local defaults. Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy's default...
Crowdfunding and Solar Loans Collide With RGS Energy Deal
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 06, 10:45AM CST
Now that the cost of building a solar system is competitive with the cost of electricity from the grid, one of the challenges is financing billions of dollars worth of solar projects. First Solar and SunPower paved the way for debt financing...
Solar Stoked for 2014 After Record Q4
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
The opening of the Ivanpah plant in January may have been flashy, but the solar sector as a whole is bright with prospects.
'Fast Money' Recap: China Syndrome
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel discussed how to invest in and around China.
Not All Solar Companies Are Created Equal
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 05, 10:30AM CST
As we move through earnings season in the solar industry, it's very apparent that not all companies can be treated the same by investors. For example, SunPower and First Solar are the two major U.S. companies that are profitable but SunPower...
First Solar (FSLR) Breaks Through Resistance at $58.42
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 05, 9:33AM CST
Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $57.34 today and have reached the first resistance level of $58.42. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $59.14 and $60.94.
Asia-Pacific Solar Photovoltaic Module Market to Witness Modest Growth by 2015 says new Research Report
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 4:07AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zg5kv5/asiapacific) has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - Installed Capacity, Market Size, Risk Analysis, Market Saturation and Company Profiles" report to their offering. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) solar photovoltaic (PV) module market value is forecast to show modest growth by the end of next year, jumping from $6.7 billion in 2012 to $8.6 billion by 2015, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9% The APAC region's solar PV installed capacity is also expected to increase over the coming years, from 19.6 Gigawatts (GW) in 2012 to 420.6 GW by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.6%. In 2013, China and Japan led the region with a combined total of 77% of its solar PV installed capacity. Prasad Tanikella, Senior Report Analyst covering Alternative Energy, says: Governments in the region are promoting solar PV through various long-terms policies, financial incentives, subsidies and tax benefits. The strong commitment from APAC's countries towards the development of solar energy has led to many research and development initiatives and increased solar power plant installations, which will drive future market growth. APAC is also the world leader for solar energy systems manufacturing, with Japan, China and Taiwan being three of the largest solar PV cell producers. Tanikella continues: With favorable conditions contributing to a thriving manufacturing industry, China continued to be the world's largest manufacturer of solar modules for the sixth consecutive year in 2013. Domestically available polysilicon, a favorable regulatory environment and an easily available and inexpensive labor force have allowed companies, such as Yingli Green Energy, Canadian Solar Inc., Trina Solar, LDK Solar and Suntech Power Holdings Co., to lead solar module production with annual capacities of over 1,000 megawatts each, the analyst concludes. This report provides in-depth analysis on the solar photovoltaic module market in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole and its key countries: China, Japan and South Korea. It provides historical data from 2010 and forecast data up to 2030 on installed capacity and power generation. Key Topics Covered: List of Tables List of Figures Introduction Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Asia-Pacific, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, China, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Japan, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, South Korea, 2010-2030 Competitiveness of Solar Photovoltaic against Other Power Sources Solar Photovoltaic - Risk Analysis Solar Photovoltaic Market Saturation Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Company Profiles Appendix Companies Mentioned Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited Solar Frontier KK, TSMC Solar Ltd, Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, Avancis GmbH & Co. KG, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zg...siapacific About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Europe, Middle East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - European Union Directive to Drive Renewable Growth in Europe
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 2:44AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pr6q6f/europe_middle) has announced the addition of the "Europe, Middle East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - Installed Capacity, Market Size, Risk Analysis, Market Saturation and Company Profiles" report to their offering. Global Solar Photovoltaic Installed Capacity to Witness Stable Growth until 2020 Solar module installations witnessed immense growth during the 2006-2013 period, with a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth rate in cumulative capacity of more than 50% each year from 2008 to 2013. Annual installation increased from 1.4 Gigawatts (GW) in 2006 to an estimated 32.4 GW in 2013 with increasing economies of scale, emerging technologies, and policy-based governmental and institutional support for the industry. Annual installation in 2012 was marginally lower compared with the preceding year because the industry started to move away from the initial spur and also due to the reduction or elimination of support from governments in some key countries. In 2013, an increase in global annual installation was driven by China and Japan. Annual installation was 32.4 GW, which is around 114% of the annual installations in 2012. For the 2013-2025 period, annual installations are set to stabilize within the range of 32.4-39.2 GW. The EU's directive on renewable energy has set a target for each member state to increase its renewable energy share to 20% of gross final energy consumption by 2020. This can be achieved through a mixture of renewable energy s Europe, Middle East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook Sources. The country's own particular policy structure and growth measures for renewable energy sources will play an important role in renewable energy deelopment. Renewable support schemes such as Feed-in Tariffs (FiT), quota obligations, capital grants and subsidies have been instrumental in promoting the growth of the renewable energy industry in various European countries. Also, in certain countries, in order to promote key renewable technologies, governments provide sector-specific support schemes, such as premium tariffs and technology-specific funds, among other things. Germany and Italy Largest Consumers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules in 2013 In Europe, Germany was the largest consumer of solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2013, with an annual installation of 3.5 GW. In spite of a FiT structure that is subjected to a digression step on a monthly basis, Germany's annual installation was the highest in Europe because the FiTs kept the business profitable. Italy however went from being the largest consumer of modules in 2011 to the second largest consumer in 2012 and 2013, with a sharp fall in annual installation. Even though its solar PV capacity increased to around 18 GW, its installations fell sharply due to FiT reductions, and are expected to fall further due to further FiT reductions. Key Topics Covered: List of Tables List of Figures Introduction Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Europe, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Africa, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Middle East Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Saudi Arabia, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, UAE, 2010-2030 Competitiveness of Solar Photovoltaic against Other Power Sources Solar Photovoltaic - Risk Analysis Solar Photovoltaic Market Saturation Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Company Profiles Appendix Companies Mentioned Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Solar Frontier KK, TSMC Solar Ltd, Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, Avancis GmbH & Co. KG, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pr...ope_middle About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Brazil's Solar Auctions and Mexico's National Energy Strategy Provide a Breakthrough for Solar Photovoltaic Growth in the Latin American Region
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 2:33AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h64vfl/north_and_south) has announced the addition of the "North and South America Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - Installed Capacity, Market Size, Risk Analysis, Market Saturation and Company Profiles" report to their offering. Global Solar Photovoltaic Installed Capacity will Witness Stable Growth until 2020 Solar-module installations witnessed immense growth between 2006 and 2013, with a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) cumulative-capacity growth rate of more than 50% each year from 2008 to 2013. Annual installations increased from 1.4 GW (Gigawatts) in 2006 to an estimated 32.4 GW in 2013, with increasing economies of scale, emerging technologies, and policy-based governmental and institutional support for the industry all aiding growth. Annual installation in 2012 was marginally lower compared with the preceding year because the industry started to move away from the initial spur and also due to the reduction or elimination of support from governments in some key industry nations. In 2013, an increase in global annual installation was driven by China and Japan. Annual installation was 32.4 GW, which is around 114% of the annual installations in 2012. For the 2013-2025 period, annual installations are set to stabilize within the range of 32.4-39.2 GW. Strong Local Policies Drive Development in the US and Canada The US and Canada are global leaders in terms of renewable-power generation. The growth momentum of their renewable industry has primarily been facilitated by support mechanisms provided by the federal and state governments. Although both countries have federal regulations in place supporting renewable industry, states with strong policy frameworks have been the major contributors to renewable installed capacity in both countries. The development patterns for the renewable industries have been largely dependent on the extent of the support mechanisms provided by the state governments. In the US, the growth of the renewable-energy industry has been led by the state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), combined with other tax incentives and subsidies. California and Texas, which have been providing policy support to the renewable-energy industry for more than a decade, are the leaders in terms of renewable capacity. The Canadian government is supporting renewable energy with the ecoENERGY program. Ontario, with its comprehensive Feed-in Tariff (FiT) program, is the leading province in terms of renewable-power capacity. The Brazilian government conducts auctions to encourage the development of renewable projects. The auction approach is a significant tool in Brazil in terms of increasing the use of renewable power sources. The technology-specific approach permits organizations to contract for auctions. Brazil's energy ministry, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, approved 122 Megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic capacity in the first solar-only auction held in the country in 2013, and solar projects will receive $98 per Megawatt hour (MWh) for power generation. In 2012, the Mexican government introduced the National Energy Strategy, which established a roadmap for energy policies to be implemented over the coming 15 years and sets a specific goal for the generation of electricity from non-fossil sources of 35% in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the period. The target under this strategy also limits the share to be accounted for by generation from fossil fuel technologies to 60% in 2035 and 50% in 2050. This is strongly expected to encourage the usage of renewable sources for power generation. Key Topics Covered: List of Tables List of Figures Introduction Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, North and South America Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, US, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Canada, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Brazil, 2010-2030 Competitiveness of Solar Photovoltaic against Other Power Sources Solar Photovoltaic - Risk Analysis Solar Photovoltaic Market Saturation Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Company Profiles Appendix Companies Mentioned Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited Solar Frontier KK, TSMC Solar Ltd, Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, Avancis GmbH & Co. KG, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h6..._and_south About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Boston Scientific Is a Favorite
at The Street - Wed Mar 12, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer also loves Occidental Petroleum but he's not recommending Bed Bath & Beyond.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Silver Lining Playbook
at The Street - Tue Mar 11, 7:04PM CDT
The markets are a healthier place today, even though most investors lost money, Cramer says.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of First Solar After 2.48% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 11, 5:54PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $53.09 to a high of $55.71. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $54.43 on volume of 3.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 2.48% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 11, 5:54PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $53.09 to a high of $55.71. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $54.43 on volume of 3.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Solar3D to Benefit From Rapidly Growing Adoption of Solar
Marketwire - Tue Mar 11, 2:01AM CDT
Solar3D, Inc. (OTCQB: SLTD), a leading solar power company and the developer of a proprietary high efficiency solar cell, commented on the outlook for future growth at Solar3D, based on a new report describing rapidly growing demand for solar systems, which could boost many solar stocks including First Solar, SolarCity and SunPower.
New Solar Technology Poses a Threat
Joshua Bondy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 10, 12:22PM CDT
The upstart Semprius is testing innovative solar panels with module efficiencies up to 35.5%, 1.65 times SunPower's 21.5% efficient X-Series panels. More efficient panels allow you to generate more power from the small real estate, helping to make...
First Solar Earnings Review: 13 Days after Announcement Shares Down 3.3% (FSLR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 10, 7:49AM CDT
A week ago on February 25th, 2014 First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) reported earnings and analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.03 on sales of $969.5 million. First Solar actually reported earnings of $0.89 per share on sales of $768.4 million, missing EPS estimates by $0.14 and missing revenue estimates by $201.1 million. Since the company's report, shares of First Solar have fallen from $58.03 to $56.11, representing a loss of 3.3% in the past 13 days.
What Did General Electric Company Buy for $9 Billion?
Isaac Pino, CPA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 09, 10:00AM CDT
Some companies like Facebook make waves in the media when they write a check to acquire a flashy upstart. As a case in point, look no further than the social media giant's recent $19 billion WhatsApp purchase . Other companies like General...
How Can First Solar Inc Reignite Its Stock?
Jay Yao, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 08, 9:16AM CST
First Solar's last earnings report was pretty disappointing. Many solar companies are seeing double-digit revenue growth, but First Solar is one of the few whose growth has stalled. Is First Solar consigned to be range-bound while the Chinese...
Watch for First Solar to Potentially Rebound After Falling 3.67% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Mar 07, 4:07PM CST
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.72 to a high of $58.70. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $56.25 on volume of 4.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 3.67% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Mar 07, 4:07PM CST
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $55.72 to a high of $58.70. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $56.25 on volume of 4.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
China's Solar Stocks Weather Third Bond Default
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Mar 07, 9:23AM CST
A Chinese solar-cell maker, Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology, on Friday defaulted as expected on its corporate bonds as the country's credit market braced for a possible wave of local defaults. Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy's default...
Crowdfunding and Solar Loans Collide With RGS Energy Deal
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 06, 10:45AM CST
Now that the cost of building a solar system is competitive with the cost of electricity from the grid, one of the challenges is financing billions of dollars worth of solar projects. First Solar and SunPower paved the way for debt financing...
Solar Stoked for 2014 After Record Q4
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
The opening of the Ivanpah plant in January may have been flashy, but the solar sector as a whole is bright with prospects.
'Fast Money' Recap: China Syndrome
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel discussed how to invest in and around China.
Not All Solar Companies Are Created Equal
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 05, 10:30AM CST
As we move through earnings season in the solar industry, it's very apparent that not all companies can be treated the same by investors. For example, SunPower and First Solar are the two major U.S. companies that are profitable but SunPower...
First Solar (FSLR) Breaks Through Resistance at $58.42
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 05, 9:33AM CST
Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $57.34 today and have reached the first resistance level of $58.42. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $59.14 and $60.94.
Asia-Pacific Solar Photovoltaic Module Market to Witness Modest Growth by 2015 says new Research Report
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 4:07AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zg5kv5/asiapacific) has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - Installed Capacity, Market Size, Risk Analysis, Market Saturation and Company Profiles" report to their offering. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) solar photovoltaic (PV) module market value is forecast to show modest growth by the end of next year, jumping from $6.7 billion in 2012 to $8.6 billion by 2015, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9% The APAC region's solar PV installed capacity is also expected to increase over the coming years, from 19.6 Gigawatts (GW) in 2012 to 420.6 GW by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.6%. In 2013, China and Japan led the region with a combined total of 77% of its solar PV installed capacity. Prasad Tanikella, Senior Report Analyst covering Alternative Energy, says: Governments in the region are promoting solar PV through various long-terms policies, financial incentives, subsidies and tax benefits. The strong commitment from APAC's countries towards the development of solar energy has led to many research and development initiatives and increased solar power plant installations, which will drive future market growth. APAC is also the world leader for solar energy systems manufacturing, with Japan, China and Taiwan being three of the largest solar PV cell producers. Tanikella continues: With favorable conditions contributing to a thriving manufacturing industry, China continued to be the world's largest manufacturer of solar modules for the sixth consecutive year in 2013. Domestically available polysilicon, a favorable regulatory environment and an easily available and inexpensive labor force have allowed companies, such as Yingli Green Energy, Canadian Solar Inc., Trina Solar, LDK Solar and Suntech Power Holdings Co., to lead solar module production with annual capacities of over 1,000 megawatts each, the analyst concludes. This report provides in-depth analysis on the solar photovoltaic module market in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole and its key countries: China, Japan and South Korea. It provides historical data from 2010 and forecast data up to 2030 on installed capacity and power generation. Key Topics Covered: List of Tables List of Figures Introduction Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Asia-Pacific, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, China, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Japan, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, South Korea, 2010-2030 Competitiveness of Solar Photovoltaic against Other Power Sources Solar Photovoltaic - Risk Analysis Solar Photovoltaic Market Saturation Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Company Profiles Appendix Companies Mentioned Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited Solar Frontier KK, TSMC Solar Ltd, Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, Avancis GmbH & Co. KG, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zg...siapacific About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Europe, Middle East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - European Union Directive to Drive Renewable Growth in Europe
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 2:44AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pr6q6f/europe_middle) has announced the addition of the "Europe, Middle East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - Installed Capacity, Market Size, Risk Analysis, Market Saturation and Company Profiles" report to their offering. Global Solar Photovoltaic Installed Capacity to Witness Stable Growth until 2020 Solar module installations witnessed immense growth during the 2006-2013 period, with a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth rate in cumulative capacity of more than 50% each year from 2008 to 2013. Annual installation increased from 1.4 Gigawatts (GW) in 2006 to an estimated 32.4 GW in 2013 with increasing economies of scale, emerging technologies, and policy-based governmental and institutional support for the industry. Annual installation in 2012 was marginally lower compared with the preceding year because the industry started to move away from the initial spur and also due to the reduction or elimination of support from governments in some key countries. In 2013, an increase in global annual installation was driven by China and Japan. Annual installation was 32.4 GW, which is around 114% of the annual installations in 2012. For the 2013-2025 period, annual installations are set to stabilize within the range of 32.4-39.2 GW. The EU's directive on renewable energy has set a target for each member state to increase its renewable energy share to 20% of gross final energy consumption by 2020. This can be achieved through a mixture of renewable energy s Europe, Middle East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook Sources. The country's own particular policy structure and growth measures for renewable energy sources will play an important role in renewable energy deelopment. Renewable support schemes such as Feed-in Tariffs (FiT), quota obligations, capital grants and subsidies have been instrumental in promoting the growth of the renewable energy industry in various European countries. Also, in certain countries, in order to promote key renewable technologies, governments provide sector-specific support schemes, such as premium tariffs and technology-specific funds, among other things. Germany and Italy Largest Consumers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules in 2013 In Europe, Germany was the largest consumer of solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2013, with an annual installation of 3.5 GW. In spite of a FiT structure that is subjected to a digression step on a monthly basis, Germany's annual installation was the highest in Europe because the FiTs kept the business profitable. Italy however went from being the largest consumer of modules in 2011 to the second largest consumer in 2012 and 2013, with a sharp fall in annual installation. Even though its solar PV capacity increased to around 18 GW, its installations fell sharply due to FiT reductions, and are expected to fall further due to further FiT reductions. Key Topics Covered: List of Tables List of Figures Introduction Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Europe, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Africa, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Middle East Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Saudi Arabia, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, UAE, 2010-2030 Competitiveness of Solar Photovoltaic against Other Power Sources Solar Photovoltaic - Risk Analysis Solar Photovoltaic Market Saturation Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Company Profiles Appendix Companies Mentioned Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Solar Frontier KK, TSMC Solar Ltd, Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, Avancis GmbH & Co. KG, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pr...ope_middle About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Brazil's Solar Auctions and Mexico's National Energy Strategy Provide a Breakthrough for Solar Photovoltaic Growth in the Latin American Region
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 2:33AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h64vfl/north_and_south) has announced the addition of the "North and South America Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook to 2030 - Installed Capacity, Market Size, Risk Analysis, Market Saturation and Company Profiles" report to their offering. Global Solar Photovoltaic Installed Capacity will Witness Stable Growth until 2020 Solar-module installations witnessed immense growth between 2006 and 2013, with a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) cumulative-capacity growth rate of more than 50% each year from 2008 to 2013. Annual installations increased from 1.4 GW (Gigawatts) in 2006 to an estimated 32.4 GW in 2013, with increasing economies of scale, emerging technologies, and policy-based governmental and institutional support for the industry all aiding growth. Annual installation in 2012 was marginally lower compared with the preceding year because the industry started to move away from the initial spur and also due to the reduction or elimination of support from governments in some key industry nations. In 2013, an increase in global annual installation was driven by China and Japan. Annual installation was 32.4 GW, which is around 114% of the annual installations in 2012. For the 2013-2025 period, annual installations are set to stabilize within the range of 32.4-39.2 GW. Strong Local Policies Drive Development in the US and Canada The US and Canada are global leaders in terms of renewable-power generation. The growth momentum of their renewable industry has primarily been facilitated by support mechanisms provided by the federal and state governments. Although both countries have federal regulations in place supporting renewable industry, states with strong policy frameworks have been the major contributors to renewable installed capacity in both countries. The development patterns for the renewable industries have been largely dependent on the extent of the support mechanisms provided by the state governments. In the US, the growth of the renewable-energy industry has been led by the state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), combined with other tax incentives and subsidies. California and Texas, which have been providing policy support to the renewable-energy industry for more than a decade, are the leaders in terms of renewable capacity. The Canadian government is supporting renewable energy with the ecoENERGY program. Ontario, with its comprehensive Feed-in Tariff (FiT) program, is the leading province in terms of renewable-power capacity. The Brazilian government conducts auctions to encourage the development of renewable projects. The auction approach is a significant tool in Brazil in terms of increasing the use of renewable power sources. The technology-specific approach permits organizations to contract for auctions. Brazil's energy ministry, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, approved 122 Megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic capacity in the first solar-only auction held in the country in 2013, and solar projects will receive $98 per Megawatt hour (MWh) for power generation. In 2012, the Mexican government introduced the National Energy Strategy, which established a roadmap for energy policies to be implemented over the coming 15 years and sets a specific goal for the generation of electricity from non-fossil sources of 35% in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the period. The target under this strategy also limits the share to be accounted for by generation from fossil fuel technologies to 60% in 2035 and 50% in 2050. This is strongly expected to encourage the usage of renewable sources for power generation. Key Topics Covered: List of Tables List of Figures Introduction Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, North and South America Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, US, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Canada, 2010-2030 Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Brazil, 2010-2030 Competitiveness of Solar Photovoltaic against Other Power Sources Solar Photovoltaic - Risk Analysis Solar Photovoltaic Market Saturation Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook, Company Profiles Appendix Companies Mentioned Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited Solar Frontier KK, TSMC Solar Ltd, Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, Avancis GmbH & Co. KG, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h6..._and_south About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
