The Top 10 Solar Trends of 2010
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It’s that time of the year again: time for Christmas cheer, office parties and top-ten lists. Here’s our take on the biggest solar trends and news in 2010:
1. 15 Gigawatts! The Gigawatt Era
The global photovoltaic (PV) market will reach 15 gigawatts total in 2010 and 25 gigawatts by 2013 (despite slower growth in 2011). Keep in mind that the global solar market was only 170 megawatts in 2000. Getting to one hundred gigawatts by 2020 is not out of the question. In fact, it’s necessary for the credibility of the PV industry and forthe sake of meeting Renewable Portfolio Standards and PV carve-outs. Germany installed 3.8 gigawatts by the end of June of 2010 and 2.13gigawatts in June alone.
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