PV electricity from more than 2 nuclear power plants

The worldwide installed photovoltaic power 2009 grew approximately 6.4 gigawatt (GW) and reached more than 20 GW reported the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (European Photovoltaic Industry Association EPIA). This is equivalent to more than two nuclear power.

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The total capacity of all now worldwide installed PV solar systems is already like according to calculation of solar media performance of more than two large nuclear power plants. This PV power has reached a market volume, not more than the much quoted niche must apply. The situation shows rather energiepolitischer will make possible a strongly growing importance of this production - if it does exist.

2009 has strongest annual growth had been achieved, particularly impressive given the difficult financial and economic circumstances in the last year stressed the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, EPIA.The Photovoltaic Industry Association expected growth to at least 40% for 2010. The future annual growth will exceed 15%. 2009 Germany remained the largest photovoltaic market, Italy came in second place, followed by Japan and the USA. Germany will most likely also 2010 remain the largest market while new markets are significantly grow, especially in southern Europe, Asia and the USA.

Italy appears in the medium term with an additional installed capacity of approximately 700 MW during 2009 to be one of the most promising markets. In addition to strong sunlight, "Contó Energia", which should be launched new spring programme will accelerate the strong dynamics of the Italian market. The Czech Republic achieved significant growth with 411 MW of installed power 2009 but due to the particularly high compensation rates, market 2011 will strongly back after a further year of strong growth. "It underlines the need to formulate support measures to guarantee the long-term, predictable and sustainable development of the market and avoid instability and discontinuity in the market," explains Adel El Gammal, EPIA Secretary-General.

Thanks to a strong political will, enters the TOP 10 markets with a 292 MW installed capacity was Belgium in 2009. Following France with a 2009 installed total capacity of 185 MW and additionally installed 100 MW are still connected to the network. In Spain, the 2008 introduced limit of the promotion together with the impact of the financial crisis has limited photovoltaic markets at only about 60 MW of installed performance in 2009. However, the photovoltaic made 2009 about 3% of the country's production and clearly considered preferred energy source in the fight against climate change.And finally, Greece, Portugal and United Kingdom show an interesting growth potential for 2010 and later.

Outside Europe, Japan positioned with 484 MW third largest market and shows a significant growth potential thanks to a beneficial aid policy. The United States have improved with approximately 475 MW of installed performance in 2009 significantly and could become the leading market in the coming years. China and India will also flourish in the next five years; they have a significant number of PV projects in the pipeline.Canada and Australia 2009 showed a significant market and to pave the way for the development of new markets.Also Brazil, Mexico, Morocco and South Africa considered promising.

According to the EPIA, photovoltaic world market between 8.2 and 12.7 GW of installed performance can reach depending on whether or not to accept a moderate scenario or a policy-supported.This possible growth of throughout installed performance of 40% and 60% compared to 2009.In the policy targeting scenario, worldwide annual PV market 2014 could reach up to 30 GW if politicians, regulators, and the energy industry create overall favourable conditions.Announced global PV production capacity would be sufficient to cover the expected development of the market in the next five years."In addition to the increase in many European markets development and opening up new markets in Asia, North and South America and Africa pave the way to a strong and sustainable dynamic of power supply using photovoltaics all over the world", summarizes EPIA President Ingmar Wilhelm.

© Solar media source: EPIA