Analysis of the Global Market for Chemicals in Photovoltaic Applications

Analysis of the Global Market for Chemicals in Photovoltaic Applications published by Frost & Sullivan in November, 2009. This report price starts from US $ 7000.

Introduction

Abstract

The study titled, Analysis of the Global Market for Chemicals in Photovoltaic Applications, focuses on the chemicals used in the manufacture of a photovoltaic cell and module. The study has been segmented into gases, wet process chemicals and metallization pastes. An in-depth analysis of the above mentioned segments has been provided, with focus on topics like market sizing, forecasts, competitive trends, market share and so on. In addition, SWOT profiles have been provided for the major industrial gas suppliers. The study aims to provide a detailed overview of the global market for photovoltaic chemicals, with mention of photovoltaic activity across various regions (from NA - Asia).

Table of Contents

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Executive Summary

• Market Engineering Measurements
• Market Size
• Revenue Forecasts
• Competitive Structure

Segmentation and Scope

• Market Segmentation
• Geographic Scope of the Study

Total Market for Chemicals Used in PV Applications

• Market Engineering Measurements (MEM)
• Market Size
• Revenue Forecasts
• Competitive Structure
• List of Companies
• Market Share Analysis
• Growth Opportunities in Market Segmentations

Introduction

• Market Overview
• The Energy Mix
• The Potential of PV
• Solar Resources
• Overview of PV Technologies
• Efficiencies
• Non-Photoactive Components of a PV Module
• Additions to PV Systems
• Turnkey Equipment Providers
• Geographic Hotspots
• Industry Challenges
• Market Drivers
• End Uses
• Energy Forecasts
• Market Evolution
• Geographic Analysis

First Generation Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells

• Crystalline Silicon (C-Si) Cell
• Solar-grade Silicon Production
• Ingot and Wafer Production
• Photovoltaic Chemicals in Crstalline Silicon
• Why Pure silicon
• Czochralski Process

Second Generation Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells

• Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
• Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)

Photovoltaic Gases Market

• Market Overview
• Market Overview: Thin Film gases
• Cost Distribution in a Thin Film Cell
• Market Overview: C-Si gases
• Market Engineering Measurements
• Industry Challenges
• Market Drivers
• Other Challenges and Drivers
• Conclusion
• Market Sizing Methodology
• Market sizing
• Market Segment Evolution
• Market Size
• Revenue Forecasts
• Forecast Trends
• Industry Value Chain
• Competitive Structure
• Critical Success Factors
• Competitive Trends: Air Products
• Competitive Trends: The Linde Group
• Competitive Trends: Air Liquide
• Competitive Trends: Praxair
• Air Liquide Vs Air Products Vs Praxair Vs Linde
• Market Share Analysis
• Competitive Trends
• SWOT: The Linde Group
• SWOT: Air Products
• SWOT: Praxair
• SWOT: Air Liquide

Wet Process Chemicals Market

• Market Overview
• Market Engineering Measurements
• Process
• Industry Challenges
• Market Drivers
• Market Sizing Methodology
• Market Size
• Market Evolution
• Revenue Forecasts
• Industry Value Chain
• Competitive Structure
• Critical Success Factors
• Competitive Trends: BASF
• Competitive Trends: Honeywell Electronic Materials
• Competitive Trends: General Chemical Corporation
• Competitive Trends: Dow Chemical Company
• Competitive Trends: Sumitomo Chemical Company
• Competitive Trends: OM Group, Inc
• Competitive Trends: J.T. Baker
• Competitive Trends: Others
• Market Share Analysis

Metallisation Pastes Market

• Market Overview
• Market Engineering Measurements
• Industry Challenges
• Market Drivers
• Market Size
• Revenue Forecasts
• Industry Value Chain
• Competitive Structure
• Competitive Trends: DuPont
• Competitive Trends: Ferro Corporation
• Competitive Trends: W.C. Heraeus
• Market Share Analysis

About Frost & Sullivan

• Who is Frost & Sullivan
• What Makes Us Unique
• T.E.A.M. Methodology
• Global Perspective

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