INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

AMA Research are pleased to announce the publication of Renewable Energy-Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics Market Report – UK 2011-2020 Analysis. Since the introduction of Feed in Tariffs, the UK market for Solar Thermal and PV systems has expanded rapidly, with 2011 experiencing exponential growth and resulting in changes to tariff support levels. The report contains:- MARKET OVERVIEW – market size for solar thermal and PV systems, review of key market influences and analysis of current developments. KEY MARKET DRIVERS & BARRIERS TO GROWTH. REVIEW OF SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE. FORECASTS FOR MARKET DEVELOPMENTS UP TO 2020 – volumes/product and sector mix.

Solar thermal and PV systems are a well accepted technology in many European countries, but overall volume demand is still relatively low in the UK – though has grown strongly in 2010/11. Leading players are a mix of specialists in solar systems, or parts of major groups involved in the heating industry. In the medium term, capacity will need to increase - not only in terms of production, but also in terms of installation capability to meet demand projections, though 2010/11 has seen the emergence of many new entrants into the sector. 

Areas of particular interest include:-

• UK market development compared with activity in key European markets.

• Impact of FIT’s (Feed in Tariffs) on demand for Solar PV in particular – exponential growth in 2011

• Other Government incentives to stimulate developments in the renewable energy sector.

• Overview of market drivers and barriers to growth in UK – key opportunities and constraints.

• Emergence of new entrants and routes to market in 2010/11

• Residential sector overview - new build, self build, etc.

• Market forecasts up to 2020 – volumes, key sectors, tariff changes etc.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

KEY MARKET INFLUENCES

• Housing market structure, UK dwelling stock, housing stock mix by age (2007/2050).

• Growth in proportion of owner-occupied housing.

• Government Incentives - Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP). Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, Feed-In-Tariffs (FIT’s), PAYS (Pay As You Save), Green Deal, Code for Sustainable Homes etc. Changes to FIT’s in 2011.

• Provision of financial support – changes in government policy.

• Strategies to combat climate change: the EU Renewable Energy Directive, the UK Renewable Energy Strategy, Code for Sustainable Homes, Warmer Homes Standard.

• Establishment of Renewable Energy Deployment programme. Overview of Renewable Energy market in UK – alternative options – other microgeneration technologies.

• UK Solar Thermal and PV overview – product definitions, overview of market – by area and number of installations, values 2007-10.

• Flat plate /vacuum tube - share by product – performance, key drivers etc.

• European market overview – market size for Solar Thermal Collector Plates and Solar PV by volume 2007 -2010 in key EU markets, share by major country (comparisons of take-ups, reasons for success in Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy etc). European and UK growth rates.

• UK Solar Thermal and PV market review – background to recent growth in demand – market size by unit sales and value 2007-10, performance in 2011, mix by solar thermal and PV, mix by UK region and reasons for variation. Review of key market drivers, impact of RHI / Feed in Tariffs, PAYS schemes etc, competition from other renewables.

• Analysis of UK by sector – residential, industrial/ commercial/ public sectors – share by sector 2010 - recent trends, future projections, key drivers in each sector, review of self build market, gas / off-gas areas.

• Barriers to growth – supply chain issues, payback periods, installation, new build/replacement, performance, consumer awareness, etc.

• Forecasts up to 2020 – alternative views, volume projections for 2010-2020, range of key influencing factors. Forecasts of growth rates vary considerably dependent on key issues.

SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE

• Key players – suppliers, manufactures, installers – market fragmentation.

• UK distribution structure – key routes to market – changes in supply and distribution.

• New entrants – market opportunities.