Table of Contents
Executive Summary
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- The market
- Demand for solar PV has exploded since 2010, although the market remains in its infancy
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- Figure 1: Development of Photovoltaic Installations in Great Britain, 2010-2014
- Shift in focus from roof-top to large-scale ground mounted installations in 2013 and 2014
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- Figure 2: Photovoltaic Capacity Installed in Great Britain
- New capacity installations to be dominated again by roof-top installations over coming years, reflecting policy changes
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- Figure 3: Forecast new photovoltaic capacity installed in Great Britain, 2014-18
- Market factors
- Legislation
- Declining Costs
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- Figure 4: Average PV Module Prices, Worldwide 1992-13
- The consumer
- Household penetration of solar panels remains low
- Strong public support for solar PV deployment
- Solar farms most acceptable type of energy plant near to where people live
- Companies
- What we think
Introduction
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- Definitions
- Methodology
- Abbreviations
- Market positioning
UK Economy
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- Overview
- Inflation
- Interest rates
- Consumer spending
- Business investment
Market Factors
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- Key points
- Government policy
- Renewable energy obligation
- Feed-in Tariff
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- Figure 5: UK Feed in Tariff Levels, April 2014-December 2014
- PV prices
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- Figure 6: Average PV Module Prices, Worldwide 1992-13
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- Figure 7: Average PV Module Prices, Worldwide 1992-13
- The UK climate
- Other factors
Market Size and Trends
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- Key points
- The renewable context
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- Figure 8: UK Total Electricity Generation and Supply, 2009-13
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- Figure 9: UK Gross Electricity Generation, by Source, 2009-13
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- Figure 10: UK Renewable Electricity Generation, 2009-13
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- Figure 11: UK Renewable Penetration of Electricity Generation, 2009-13
- Figure 12: UK Renewable Electricity Generation, by Source, 2009-13
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- Figure 13: UK Renewable energy market shares, 2009 and 2013
- The Photovoltaic Market to 2014
- Introduction
- The market
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- Figure 14: Photovoltaic Installations in Great Britain, 2009-14
- Market segmentation
- Introduction
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- Figure 15: Photovoltaic Installations in Great Britain, by size of installation and scheme, 2010-14
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- Figure 16: Photovoltaic Installation Capacity in Great Britain, by size of installation, 2010-14
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- Figure 17: Photovoltaic Installed Capacity in Great Britain, by size, as of June 2014
- Residential
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- Figure 18: Residential Dwelling Stock in Great Britain, by type, 2008-12
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- Figure 19: Residential Photovoltaic Installation Capacity Installed in Great Britain, 2010-14
- Building mounted
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- Figure 20: Business Buildings and Floorspace in England and Wales, by type, 2008-2012
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- Figure 21: Building Mounted Photovoltaic Installation Capacity Installed in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 22: Building Mounted Photovoltaic Installed Capacity in Great Britain, by size, as of September 2014
- Ground mounted & large scale
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- Figure 23: Ground Mounted and Large Scale Photovoltaic Installation Capacity Installed in Great Britain, 2010-14
- Seasonal market trends
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- Figure 24: Quarterly Photovoltaic Installations in Great Britain, By Type of Installation, Q1 2010-Q2 2014
- Regional development
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- Figure 25: Household Penetration of Photovoltaic Installations in Great Britain, By Region, as of Q2 2014,
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- Figure 26: Regional Distribution of Photovoltaic Installations in Great Britain, By Type and Region, cumulative as of Q2 2014
- The european/world context
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- Figure 27: World, EU and UK Cumulative Photovoltaic Installations, 2010-13
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- Figure 28: World Development of Photovoltaic Installations, 2010-2013
- Figure 29: EU Cumulative Photovoltaic Installations, by Country, 2009-13
Electricity Usage
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- Key points
- Introduction
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- Figure 30: UK Final Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 2000-13
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- Figure 31: UK Total Energy Consumption, by Sector, 1970-13
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- Figure 32: UK Usage of Energy, 2013
- Industrial
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- Figure 33: UK Industrial Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 1970-13
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- Figure 34: UK Industrial Energy Consumption, by Sector, 1990-13
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- Figure 35: UK Electricity Consumption, by Sector, 2000-13
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- Figure 36: UK Industrial Electricity Consumption, by sector, 2013
- Transport
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- Figure 37: UK Transport Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 1970-13
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- Figure 38: UK Transport Energy Consumption, by Sector, 1970-13
- Domestic
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- Figure 39: UK Domestic Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 1970-13
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- Figure 40: UK Domestic Energy Consumption, 1970-13
- Figure 41: UK Domestic Energy Consumption Efficiency, 1970-13
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- Figure 42: UK Domestic Energy Consumption, by Activity, 1990-13
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- Figure 43: UK Household Electricity Usage on Domestic Appliances, 1970-13
- Commerce/services
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- Figure 44: UK Commercial and Services Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 1970-13
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- Figure 45: UK Public Administration Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 2008-13
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- Figure 46: UK Commercial Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 2009-13
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- Figure 47: UK Agricultural Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 2008-13
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- Figure 48: UK Miscellaneous Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 2008-13
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- Figure 49: Detailed Service Sector Energy Consumption, by Activity and Type of Use, 2013
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- Figure 50: Detailed Service Sector Electricity Consumption, by Activity and Type of Use, 2012
The Consumer – Ownership and Future Intentions
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- Key points
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- Figure 51: Ownership of solar panels on roof of home, July 2014
- Just more than a fifth of people with solar panels on the roof on their home have opted for ‘free’ panels
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- Figure 52: Payment of household’s solar panels and installation, July 2014
- ‘Rent-a-roof’ scheme is the most popular option for people considering having solar panels installed in the next five years
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- Figure 53: Consideration of solar panels in the next five years, July 2014
- Nearly a third of people not considering having solar panels installed believe their roof is not suited for the installation of solar panels
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- Figure 54: Reasons for not considering having solar panels installed, July 2014
The Consumer – Awareness and Attitudes Towards Solar Panels
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- Key points
- More than half of homeowners have heard of the FIT scheme
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- Figure 55: Awareness of solar panels and government incentives for solar panel installation, July 2014
- Strong public support for solar panel deployment
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- Figure 56: Attitudes towards renewable energy and solar panels, July 2014
- Solar farms preferred energy plant near people’s homes
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- Figure 57: Acceptability of different types of energy plant, July 2014
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- Figure 58: Most acceptable type of energy plant, July 2014
Company Profiles
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- Key points
- Company profiles
A Shade Greener
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- Figure 59: Financial Analysis of A Shade Greener, 2011-013
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Good Energy
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- Figure 60: Financial analysis of Good Energy Group, 2009-13
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LCX Solar
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- Figure 61: Financial analysis of LCX Solar, 2012-14
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Lightsource Renewable Energy
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- Figure 62: Financial Analysis of Lightsource Renewable Energy, 2012-2013
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Oskomera Solar Power Solutions
Pv Crystalox
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- Figure 63: Financial Analysis of PV Crystalox, 2008-2013
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Martifer Solar
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- Figure 64: Financial Analysis of Martifer Solar UK, 2012-13
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Solar Century
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- Figure 65: Financial Analysis of Solar Century Holdings, 2010-2014
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Forecast
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- Key points
- The market
- Government policy
- The market 2014-2018
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- Figure 66: Forecast Photovoltaic Installed Capacity in Great Britain, 2014-18
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- Figure 67: Forecast new photovoltaic capacity installed in Great Britain, 2014-18
Further Sources & Contacts
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- Trade exhibitions
- Trade magazines
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