In the summer of 2008, we conducted a broad primary survey among 113 US photovoltaic system integrators, distributors and installation companies. The objective of the analysis was to deliver comprehensive knowledge of the framework conditions on the US American photovoltaic market as a basis for companies that intend to become active or extend their business activities in the USA. This presentation provides a summary of the most important results.
The presentation contains information on the following aspects:
- PESTE analysis (Political, Economical, Social, Technological and Environmental framework conditions)
- Identification of the states in the USA with the biggest current and future potential
- Information on the American PV industry
- Distribution structures
- Market segments and their potential
- Product and service offers
- Price level and development
- Factors that promote and hinder market growth
- Market forecast
The premium version contains extended information regarding all the above named issues as well as a special highlighting of electric utilities’ role in the market and an analysis of the most common financing model on the market, the Power Purchase Agreements.
