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October 06, 2017
Digital transformation was at the forefront of this year’s show, from smart metering and IoT communication networks, to advanced analytics and distribution grid automation. IHS Markit was there to pick out the latest developing trends.
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October 06, 2017
IHS Markit analysts attended REI 2017. Below are some key takeaways from the show.
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Offers detailed and insightful analysis on the downstream solar market. The wide-ranging research—covering solar system installation, PV market potential, and impactful government policies—is designed to provide the most comprehensive market intelligence into this rapidly developing industry.
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Offers the most detailed and accurate view into the established, growth and emerging power supply markets available. It enables customers make important strategic business decisions by helping them understand key market trends, the drivers behind developments in the power supply markets and the impact that current trends could have on future market growth.
This new intelligence service covers the equipment used in power transmission and distribution. Power Transmission & Distribution ecosystem coverage will expand in the future to include coverage of more equipment as well as software and services.
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Comprises all of IHS Markit offerings on the PV module supply chain in one single subscription package.
This service provides the most comprehensive research in the industry on smart utility meters; investigating the most important trends, drivers, and challenges affecting the current and future market for metering solutions.
This Service provides current and credible forecasts and analysis for installed PV capacity in North America, O&M and EPC coverage, as well as tracking and analyzing project activity and Balance of System suppliers in North America. The research also includes detailed analysis of the supply chain, with coverage including module and inverter data.
This premium intelligence service provides complete upstream and downstream coverage of the solar industry, with ongoing data, analysis and insights throughout the year.
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October 02, 2017
This is the ninth edition of IHS Markit’s highly regarded report on microinverters & power optimizers. It was researched over 6 months and provides the only detailed and reliable assessment of the global market. The report has been compiled using IHS Markit’s extensive knowledge and experience in the PV and power electronics industries.Subscribers Only
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September 29, 2017
The PV Market Trend Survey - China is produced monthly and relies upon real shipment and installation data collected from suppliers and installers in the world’s largest PV market, in order to provide customers with a regularly updated and accurate check on its short- and medium-term development.Subscribers Only
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The impact of Section 201 & PV module price sensitivity on US PV demand| September 28, 2017PV demand in the US market could be reduced by up to 29 GW from 2018 to 2021 if new trade tariffs are implemented on PV cells and modules as a result of the Section 201 petition proposed by Suniva and SolarWorld Americas.Subscribers Only
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October 09, 2017
The IHS Grid-Connected Energy Storage Market Tracker provides detailed analysis and forecasts of this fast growing market. The market is segmented by siting, by region and by technology, with ten year forecasts presented for all major market segments. The forecasts are updated twice per year.Subscribers Only
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October 09, 2017
This tracker focuses on the markets for polysilicon, solar wafers, PV cells and modules, and PV installations. It delivers independent analysis, accurate and fresh market data and informed forecasts.Subscribers Only
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October 05, 2017
The PV Suppliers Tracker contains detailed data on the performance of leading companies in the PV module supply chain. It provides a detailed database of capacity, production, utilization and shipments for polysilicon, wafer, cell and module suppliers.Subscribers Only
Presentations View All (37)
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October 10, 2017
This presentation is a review of the 2017 European Utility Week event. This year the exhibition took place in Amsterdam and it was attended by the IHS Markit Smart Utilities Infrastructure team and one representative of the Solar and Energy Storage team. The brief covers the main topics of the show: digital transformation, major rollouts of smart meters, communication technologies for smart metering, and energy storage and solar power.Subscribers Only
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SNEC 2017, Shanghai, China| April 25, 2017The following slides were presented by IHS Markit solar and energy storage analysts at the first IHS Markit Solar Market Workshop at SNEC 2017 in Shanghai, China.Subscribers Only
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Energy Storage Europe Conference Presentation| March 16, 2017This presentation was given by senior research manager, Sam Wilkinson, at Energy Storage Europe in Dusseldorf. It provides a global overview of the market and summarises key trends for 2017 and beyond.Subscribers Only
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September 25, 2017
The new Apple iPhone 8 Plus, equipped with 64 gigabytes (GB) of NAND flash memory, carries a bill of materials (BOM) cost that comes out to US$288.08, higher than any previous versions of the company’s smartphones, according to a preliminary estimate from IHS Markit.
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April 20, 2017
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that the market for wireless power and charging is expected to grow in 2017, with global receiver shipments reaching 325 million units by year end.
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April 16, 2017
Solar analysts at IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, will gather at the SNEC 11th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai, China, on 17-21 April 2017.
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Associate Director, Solar & Storage
Sam Wilkinson is a Associate Director for the Solar and Energy Storage Research group at IHS Markit.
Case Studies
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Global Chemical Company Strengthens Leadership in Solar Energy Sector with Strategic Market Insights
One of the world’s largest chemical companies was well positioned at the forefront of the solar energy sector – where it was providing essential materials to manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells – and its leadership team wanted to expand that market footprint.
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