Outlook on Solar Photovoltaic Bill Of Materials

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "PV Bill Of Materials Outlook: 2010-2015" report to their offering.

When it comes to a solar PV modules bill of materials, analyses have until now focused on polysilicon feedstock since it represented the bulk of the modules cost. However, with the declines in polysilicon prices over the past two years beginning to level, and in light of thin-lm PVs increasing market share, supply and cost competition over PVs complete bill of materials is mounting.

This report estimates that the cumulative market for these other PV materials (see chart below for a complete list) will hit $12.8 billion over the next five years. This represents a 50% increase over the markets 2010 value. In addition, these materials current cost for module manufacturers is approaching that of polysilicon feedstock; it will therefore be crucial for industry players to understand future cost evolution and to identify the role and business opportunities of each material.

This report analyzes the economics, opportunities and players active in the global materials market, considering the key components for both crystalline silicon and thin-lm modules. The report presents crucial cost data in both $/unit and $/Wp for each material analyzed.

Value-added Elements:

• Market revenue and consumption forecasts by material through 2014; includes both crystalline silicon and thin film materials
• Assessment of market and technology drivers affecting material usage and cost
• Cost ($/unit and $/Wp) forecasts by material through 2014; includes crystalline silicon and thin film materials
• Analysis of current materials market, outlining innovations in materials production
• Company profiles of leading materials vendors and their offerings

Questions for Competitive Decision-making:

• How will PV market growth and technology progress interplay to affect materials cost and revenues?
• What are the relative contributions of different PV materials to crystalline silicon and thin film module cost structures?
• Which PV material markets present the greatest business opportunities for existing players and new entrants?
• At what point will PV material costs surpass those of polysilicon feedstock?
• Which industry players are competitively positioning their PV material business units?
• Which emerging materials solutions have the greatest potential for widespread adoption and step-function reduction in per-watt cost?

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3. REPORT SCOPE
4. COST DRIVERS IN MATERIALS
5. CRYSTALLINE SILICON PV MATERIALS
6. THIN FILM PV MATERIALS
7. MATERIALS MARKET FORECAST THROUGH 2014
8. PV MATERIALS SUPPLIER PROFILES