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The United States, being a global superpower, represents a fast growing and
potentially strong photovoltaic industry. Increasing budget expenditure on crude
oil, gas and coal, high grid installation and expansion costs, and increasing
carbon emissions have triggered the PV industry growth in the US over the past
few years. The PV industry registered phenomenal growth in 2009 despite
recession. The total photovoltaic and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
capacities surpassed 2 GW, with a significant increase in industry revenue.
Photovoltaic energy solutions have qualified as the most feasible alternatives and
have been increasingly gaining considerable attention of industry players across
the nation.
According to our new research report “US Photovoltaic Market Analysis”, the
US federal government continued its support and substantially increased solar
energy technology budget. Out of the total US$ 271 Million solar energy
investments, 182 solar projects had received treasury grants of US$ 81 Million
(as of early February 2010). With the help of notable government efforts and
active participation of venture capitalists, the industry is expected to add around
0.87 GW of annual PV installations in 2010.
Among the segments, non-residential has shown the highest growth potential. In
2010, the impact of federal stimulus fund has come in full effect and installations
suddenly rebounded with easy credit facilities and various state governments’ tax
incentives programs. Another interesting trend seen in the non-residential
segment was the usage of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s). Various
companies have now started signing PPA’s to make these installations more
profitable and long term viable.
The report focuses on the growing marketplace for the PV industry at the national
and state level and analyzes the current market trends along with future growth
prospects. It evaluates all prominent market segments including residential,
utilities and non-residential. The report provides statistics information, state level
analysis, PV cost benefit trends, module wise cost forecasts, utility scale solar
facilities, etc to help clients identify the factors critical for their successful market
penetration and gain early entry advantages.
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