Solar energy is amongst the most reliable and clean energy resources, and
proves to be a viable alternative to fossil fuels that are currently responsible
for polluting the environment and contributing to global warming. Solar energy
is generated through various technologies viz. solar PV, solar thermal,
concentrated solar thermal/power, and concentrated PV. In 2010, Europe
contributed the highest in the global solar energy market with new installations
of 13.4 GW; followed by Asia-Pacific with 2.0 GW and Europe with 1.1 GW. The
global solar power annual installation is expected to reach 46.8 GW in 2016 from
19.8 GW in 2011 with a CAGR of 18.7% during the same period. During 2011 – 2016,
rest of the world (ROW) constituting Brazil, Israel, and Middle East will
explore solar energy and start installations and will experience a CAGR of 18.8%
from 2011 to 2016.
To Know More : Solar Power Market by PV, CSP Technologies by Installations, Price, Cost, Trade Trends & Global Forecasts (2011 - 2016)