Dublin, Sept. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Dedalus Consulting Inc's new report "Solar Energy Equipment 2016 - Global Markets, Technologies & Competition: 2015-2020 Analysis, Forecasts & Opportunities" to their offering.

New coverage includes global solar energy equipment market demand by type and region, competitive environment, equipment markets breakdown, and forecasts through 2020.

This report presents a detailed overview of the global market for solar energy equipment markets by type, total consumption value, demand trends, end-user markets, regions, and analysis of competitive environment. Products covered . Market trends and forecasts are provided for the years 2015-2020.

Scope of the Report Coverage:

Solar Energy Types Covered

Photovoltaics (PV)
- First Generation
- Second Generation
- Third Generation

Solar Equipment Markets Covered

Semiconductors
- Polysilicon
Glass
- Flat
Anti-Reflective Coating
- Silicon Dioxide
- Titanium Dioxide
- Indium-tin Dioxide
- Other
Balance of Systems
- Inverters/Converters
- Batteries
- Charge Controllers
- Mounting Systems
- Tracking Systems
- Other

End-User Markets
- Residential
- Non-Residential
- Utility

Time Frame
- 2015 Base Year
- 2016 Estimated
- Forecasts 2015-2020

Key Topics Covered:

Section One: Technology Overview

Process of Energy Generation for PV Technology

Types of PV Technology/Products and Equipment/Advanced Material Used

Panel
- Semiconductors (N-type, P-type): Polysilicon
- Single crystalline silicon
- Multi crystalline silicon
- Amorphous silicon
- Copper indium diselenide (CIS)
- Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
- Thin-film silicon
- Gallium arsenide (GaAs)
Wafers and Ingots
Modules
- Crystalline
-- Single crystalline silicon
-- Multi crystalline silicon
Thin-Film
- Amorphous silicon
- Copper indium diselenide (CIS)
- Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
- Thin-film silicon
- Gallium arsenide (GaAs)
- Concentrating PV (High, Low)
Glass
- Flat
Anti-reflective coating
- Titanium dioxide
- Indium tin dioxide
- Silicon Nitride
- Silica
- Solgel
- Zirconium oxide
- Silicon dioxide
Balance of Systems H3
- Structural
-- Mounting
-- Ground
-- Rooftop
- Tracking
-- Dual Axis
-- Single Axis
- Other
- Electrical
- Inverter
-- String
-- Central
-- Micro
- Batteries
- Other

Three Generations of Solar Cells (Applications)

First Generation: Single Junction Silicon Cells
- Single Crystal Silicon
- Multi-Crystal Silicon
Second Generation: Thin Film Cells
- Cadmium Telluride
- CIGS
- Amorphous Silicon
Third Generation: Multi-Junction Cells
- Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
- OPV
- Quantum Dots
- Hot-Carrier
- Intermediate Band-Gap
- Collodial QD
- Infrared

Comparison of Types
- Technology
- Efficiency (Commercial/Laboratory)
- Cost (PPW)
- Most Used/Produced

Transmission and Distribution
- Off grid vs. grid-tied PV's

Technology Advancements/Research and Development

Section Two: Market Overview

Executive Summary
- Trends by Product Type
- Trends by Region
- Trends by Technology
- Future Outlook: 2015-2025

Comparison of Type of Alternative Energy
- Bn USD
- Quadrillion BTU

Global Demand of Energy (All Types)

PV Demand by Region
- Europe
- Americas
- MEA
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- ROW

Global Demand of PV Energy by Year

Major Producers of PV Technology (Cumulative Installed)
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Japan
- USA
- China
- France
- Australia
- UK
- India
- ROW

Major Producers of PV Technology (Added (2015) Installed)
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Japan
- USA
- China
- France
- Australia
- UK
- India
- ROW

Major PV Companies 2015 Revenue/Marketshare
- Trina Solar
- Canadian Solar
- Yingli Solar
- Hanwha SolarOne
- Jinko Solar
- JA Solar
- ReneSola
- First Solar
- Sunpower
- Kyocera
- Sharp
- Solarworld
- SMA
- Other

PV Market by Application (Installed Capacity)
- First Generation
- Second Generation
- Third Generation

Global Consumption of PV Energy by End-User
- Residential
- Non-residential
- Utility

Total PV Equipment Market
- Semiconductor
- Glass
- ARC
- Inverters
- Batteries
- Mounting Equipment
- Tracking Equipment
- Other

Factors Affecting the Demand for PV Energy

Future Outlook for PV Energy
Demand Trends
Technological Advancement/R&D
Materials
Energy Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Social/Political Factors

Section Three: Modules/Semiconductors (Polysilicon)/Wafers

Polysilicon Demand by Region (Tons, Bn USD)
- Europe
- Americas
- MEA
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- ROW

Global Demand of Polysilicon by Country
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Japan
- USA
- China
- France
- Australia
- UK
- India
- ROW

Polysilicon Market by End-User
- Solar/PV Industry
- Semiconductor Industry

Polysilicon Historical Pricing
- 2010-2015

Polysilicon Historical Pricing
- 2010-2015

Demand of Polysilicon by Module Type
- Single crystal
- Multi crystal

Polysilicon Companies Production Capacity and Market Share
- GCL-Poly
- Wacker Polysilicon
- Hemlock Semiconductor Corp
- OCI
- REC Silicon
- SunEdison Inc
- Tokuyama
- M.Seteck Co
- TBEA Silicon
- Daqo New Energy
- Other

Semiconductor Manufacturers
- TSMC
- Globalfoundries
- UMC
- Samsung Electronics
- SMIC
- Powerchip Technologies
- TowerJazz
- Vanguard International
- Hoahong Grace Semiconductor
- Other

Semiconductor Vendors
- Intel
- Samsung Electronics
- SK Hynix
- Qualcomm
- Micron
- TI
- Toshiba
- Broadcom
- STMicroelectronics
- Infineon
- Other

Wafer Pricing
- 2015-2020

Wafer Capacity by Module Type
- Monocrystalline
- Multicrystalline

Wafer Manufacturers Capacity/Production
Future Outlook

Section Four: Anti-Reflective Coating/Glass

Global Demand of Flat Glass by Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Africa
- Middle East
- Other

Flat Glass Market by End-User
- Automotive
- Furniture/Internal
- Building windows
- Solar
- Other

Glass Market by PV Generation
- First
- Second

Glass Sales and Market Share
- Asahi
- Saint-Gobain
- Guardian
- PPG
- NSG
- Other

Global Demand for Anti Reflective Coating
- USA
- Asia Pacific
- EU
- ROW

ARC Demand by End-User
- Automotive
- Solar
- Eyewear
- Electronics
- Other

ARC Market by Generation
- First
- Second

ARC Sales and Market Share
- PPG
- Rodenstock Gmbh
- Honeywell
- DSM
- Guardian
- Pilkington
- ACG
- Carl Zeiss AG
- Essilor
- Hoya Corp
- Other

Glass/ARC Future Outlook


Section Five: Balance of Systems

Balance of Systems Markets by Product
- Electrical
- Structural
- Monitoring/Testing
- Other

Electrical Market by Product
- Inverters
- Batteries
- Other

Inverter By Type
- String
- Central
- Micro

Batteries by Type
- Lead Acid
- Lead Carbon
- Lithium Ion
- Other

Structural Market by Product
- Mounting Systems
- Trackers

Mounting Systems by Type
- Ground
- Rooftop

Tracking Systems by Type
- Dual Axis
- Single Axis

BoS Market by End-User
- Residential
- Non-Residential
- Utility

Global Demand of BoS by Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Africa
- Middle East

Competitive Environment
- Supplier Sales and Market Shares
- Factors Affecting Competition

Future Outlook

Section Six: Global PV Market by Country
- Germany
- Italy
- Rest of EU
- Japan
- China
- Rest of Asia
- USA
- ROW

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