Solar energy offers enormous potential for a tropical country like India where around 45% of households, mainly rural ones, do not have access to electricity, says a new research report “Indian Solar Energy Market Outlook 2012” from a leading research company RNCOS.

India receives solar energy equivalent to more than 5,000 Trillion kWh per year, which is far more than its total annual energy consumption. The country’s geographical location, large population and government support are also assisting it to become one of the most rapidly emerging solar energy markets in the world. Consequently, the country is becoming a favorite investment destination for both local as well as global players.

Demand for solar products has been rising rapidly over the recent years, especially in rural areas, and is expected to continue growing substantially during our forecast period (2009-2012). The total number of solar lanterns in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of about 40% between 2009 and 2012.

“Indian Solar Energy Market Outlook 2012” provides a rational analysis and extensive research on the solar power industry in India. It thoroughly examines the current industry trends which are adding to the growth of solar power market of the country. The report highlights the emerging segments of solar power industry and their market potential to serve the enormous population of the country. It will help clients to understand the market dynamics and get an insight of the current and future outlook of solar power market in India.

Besides giving projections on various energy indicators, the report also gives forecast on various segments of the solar power industry based on feasible solar industry environment in India. These include:

• Solar Street Lighting System

• Solar Home Lighting System

• Solar Lantern

• Solar Photovoltaic Pumps

• Solar Water Heating System

• Solar Cookers

The forecast given in this report is not based on a complex economic model, but is intended as a rough guide to the direction in which the market is likely to move. This forecast is based on correlations between past market growth, growth of base drivers and possible impact of recession in the economy.

The report also includes detailed information about the key players in the solar power industry of India including BHEL, BEL, CEL, TATA BP Solar India Limited, Moser Baer India Limited, Applied Materials, Inc, and Solar Signet.

1. Analyst View
2. India - Energy Indicators
3. Energy Scenario
3.1 Renewable Energy
4. Solar Power Industry Performance and Future Outlook to 2012
4.1 Photovoltaic
4.1.1 Street Lighting System
4.1.2 Home Lighting System
4.1.3 Solar Lantern
4.1.4 Power Plants
4.1.5 Photovoltaic Pumps
4.2 Thermal
4.2.1 Water Heating System
4.2.2 Cookers
5. Key Industry Indicators
5.1 Location Advantage
5.2 Government Initiatives
5.3 State Level Initiatives
5.4 Cost
6. Key Players
6.1 BHEL
6.2 BEL
6.3 CEL
6.4 TATA BP Solar India Limited
6.5 Moser Baer India Limited
6.6 Applied Materials, Inc
6.7 Solar Signet

List of Tables

Table 2-1: Energy Indicators (2007-2013)
Table 4-1: Forecast for Solar PV Market (2010, 2015, 2020 & 2025)
Table 5-1: Indicative Cost of Solar PV in Comparison to Other Renewable Sources

List of Charts

Figure 3-1: Installed Power Generation Capacity by Type (%), 2008
Figure 3-2: Grid Interactive Renewable Power by Type (%), 2008
Figure 4-1: Share of Photovoltaic Cell Production by Country (%), 2007
Figure 4-2: Cumulative Solar Street Lighting System (‘000), 2006-2008
Figure 4-3: Forecast for Cumulative Solar Street Lighting System (‘000), 2009-2012
Figure 4-4: Cumulative Solar Home Lighting System (‘000), 2006-2008
Figure 4-5: Forecast for Cumulative Solar Home Lighting System (‘000), 2009-2012
Figure 4-6: Cumulative Solar Lantern (‘000), 2006-2008
Figure 4-7: Forecast for Cumulative Solar Lantern (Million), 2009-2012
Figure 4-8: Cumulative Solar Power Plant Capacity (MW), 2006-2008
Figure 4-9: Number of Cumulative Solar Photovoltaic Pumps (2006-2008)
Figure 4-10: Forecast for Cumulative Solar Photovoltaic Pumps (‘000), 2009-2012
Figure 4-11: Installed Solar Thermal Capacity (MW), 2001-2007
Figure 4-12: Cumulative Solar Water Heating System (Million Meter Square), 2006-2008
Figure 4-13: Forecast for Cumulative Solar Water Heating System (Million Meter Square), 2009-2012
Figure 4-14: Cumulative Solar Cookers (‘000), 2006-2008
Figure 4-15: Forecast for Cumulative Solar Cookers (‘000), 2009-2012