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 Even in somber economic times, solar energy has given rise to a glowing optimism around the planet. The potential of unused spaces, like rooftops, non-arable land, and deserts is extraordinary – with developing societies often enjoying an abundance of available free sunshine.
It has been calculated that less than 1% of the European landmass covered with photovoltaic modules could meet Europe’s entire electricity consumption, and that 4% of the world’s deserts could fully satisfy global demand.
According to a projection by the International Energy Agency, solar energy (including both photovoltaic and solar-thermal plants) is likely to provide over half of the world’s power by 2060 (compared to their previous prediction of 22%).
Countries have set ambitious targets for renewable energy: 25% of total electricity production by 2025 for the US, 15% of total energy consumption by 2020 for China, and 20% by 2020 for the EU.
Solar growth forecasts have been largely surpassed already, and installations are set to multiply 2.4 times by 2014, with double-digit growth annually. Led by Germany, Europe is still the market leader; however growth is booming in Japan, the US, Canada, Australia, and soon in China and India, with North African countries, mainly Morocco, waiting in the wings.
The real critical mass or momentum for solar power is grid parity, the point at which photovoltaic electricity is equal in cost or cheaper than electricity available from the distribution network. Within years, it will be achieved in areas with abundant sun and high electricity costs, like California, Japan and Italy.
As a photovoltaic panel manufacturer, junction box maker, installer, integrator, project developer or wholesaler, you want to be present on this dynamic and growing market.
For that you need higher performance cable products, and a host of solutions and services, including monitoring and simulation to find a profitable place in the sun.
What you expect from a cable solution producer:
- Worldwide presence and international and local certification
- Local resources and plant capacity wherever possible
- Expertise that includes energy, telecommunications and grid connectivity
- Fast response time for urgent technical questions and orders
- Quality and performance, especially for module, inverter, and transformer cable solutions
- Ability to supply complete assemblies for easy installation
- Survivability and longevity especially in hot, sunny and ultra-cold environments
- Solutions and services, including simulation, technical analyses and training
To answer these challenges, Nexans provides a complete range of cables and accessories for photovoltaic market.
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