Chemicals & Materials for Photovoltaic Cells and Modules

By SEMI and Linx-AEI

Publication Date: February 2011

Format: PowerPoint

REPORT SUMMARY

Chemicals & Materials for Photovoltaic Cells and Modules was prepared and developed specifically for those who seek insights about growth opportunities in the soaring PV materials market. The report analyzes the production process and supply chain trends, as well as examining the emerging materials requirements for novel technologies.

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Driven by the global demand for PV – expected to more than triple from 2010 to 2015 – PV materials for crystalline silicon and thin film modules are one of the largest and fastest growing markets for suppliers of electronic materials. The new report includes detailed insights into the demand for silicon, slurries, gases, wet chemicals, precursors, dopants, and other critical materials. The growth trend in the aggregate global market for the materials covered is shown in the following chart.

PV Cell and Module Chemical and Material Demand

The report outlines key PV technology developments in major market segments and discusses their implications for material supply and innovation. In crystalline silicon, a drive to increase material and cell efficiency is opening the door to diamond wire sawing, improved texturization processes, novel selective emitter schemes, novel plating technologies, ion implant and new passivation layer technologies. In thin film, improvements in manufacturing technologies for tandem junction silicon and CIGS will lead to increasing competition for the segment’s market leader, CdTe, and drive growth for the respective manufacturing materials. In addition, novel technologies for light capture and moisture protection in module manufacturing have added value to traditional materials, while novel backside contact approaches may require significant material redesign.

METHODOLOGY

Insights are based on direct interviews with key value chain participants, including cell and module producers, chemicals and materials suppliers, OEMs, and technology sources. Interviews were conducted in China, Europe, Japan, and the United States.

Forecasts are based on the proprietary solar demand model, which forms basis for the forecast of chemicals and materials demand.

REPORT SEGMENTS AND PRICING INFORMATION

This co-branded report by SEMI and Linx-AEI is exclusively marketed and distributed by SEMI to members at 25% discount.  The report can be purchased on a chapter-by-chapter basis, or as a full report. 

	SEMI Member (USD)	Non-SEMI Member (USD)
Executive Summary	1,500	1,875
Market Drivers	2,000	2,500
Cell and Module Forecast	1,000	1,250
Technology Review	2,000	2,500
Market Assessment and Forecasts	3,000	3,750
Value Chain Analysis	1,500	1,875
Production Technology Review	1,000	1,250
Full Report	10,000	12,500

Customers who purchase the full report receive:

• one-day free consulting time from Linx-AEI Consulting*
• global company-wide license
• electronic copy of the report and all data tables
• scenario-based forecasts with the Linx Consulting models

* Note:  Included with purchase of full report only.  All travel expenses incurred will be billed separately.

If you are interested in purchasing this report, please contact Ed Hall at 408.943.7856 or email ehall@semi.org.

ABOUT LINX-AEI

Linx-AEI Consulting is a leading international consulting firm serving the photovoltaics industry. The firm develops industry reports on chemicals and materials, processing technology, cell and module producers and grid parity analyses, including unique financial perspectives on the growth trajectory of the PV industry. For more information, visit www.linx-consulting.com

ABOUT SEMI AND PV GROUP

SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.semi.org.

PV Group represents SEMI member companies involved in the solar energy manufacturing supply chain. Members provide manufacturing equipment, materials, cells, modules, sub-systems, and components to the solar energy industry worldwide. Our mission is to advance industry growth, support continuous efficiency improvements and promote sustainable business practices through international standards development, events, public policy advocacy, EHS support, market intelligence, and other services. For more information, visit www.pvgroup.org.