Solar photovoltaic (PV) is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. Solar PV has been used for over 50 years in a variety of applications, from small-scale to utility-scale. Solar PV is a clean and renewable source of energy and has the potential to meet a large portion of the world’s energy needs.
Solar PV works by converting the energy in sunlight into electricity. The PV effect was first discovered in 1839 by French physicist Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel. However, it was not until the early 1950s that solar PV cells were developed that were able to convert enough of the sun’s energy into electricity to be practical for use in a wide variety of applications.
Solar PV cells are made of materials that exhibit the PV effect, such as silicon. When sunlight strikes a PV cell, the energy of the sunlight is absorbed by the material of the cell, causing the electrons in the material to be excited. These excited electrons then flow through the material to create an electric current.
Solar PV cells are typically used in modules, which are arrays of PV cells that are connected together. Modules can range in size from a few PV cells to several thousand PV cells. The electricity generated by a module can be used to power a variety of devices, from small electronic devices to entire buildings.
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Key Drivers
The key drivers of the solar photovoltaic (PV) market are the declining cost of PV panels and the increasing availability of financing. The cost of PV panels has fallen by more than 90% since 2010, making them more affordable for consumers and businesses. The availability of financing has also increased, with more banks and investors willing to finance PV projects. These factors have led to a boom in the solar PV market, with installations increasing by more than 30% per year since 2010.
Market Segments
The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market is segmented based on technology, grid-type, end use, and region. Based on technology, it is classified into thin-film, crystalline silicon (mono and multi crystalline), and others. Based on grid type, it is bifurcated into grid connected (centralized and decentralized) and off-grid. By end use, it is categorized into residential, commercial, and utility scale. Region-wise, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
Key Players
The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market report includes players such as Trina Solar Ltd, Canadian Solar Inc, JA Solar, First Solar Inc, Jinko Solar Holding Company Ltd, Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd, Renesola, Sun Power Corporation, Solar World AG, and Mitsubishi Electric.
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