Intersolar Europe

Monthly Solar poll

How many battery storage systems (in %) are you expecting to be installed in combination with new PV systems in residential buildings in Germany in 2013?

Duration: 06.05. - 06.06.2013

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736 votes in total.

Which of the following regions is most likely to become an important PV investment market within the next 3 years?

Duration: 01.04. - 10.05.2013

1.
South America
27,96%
2.
Middle East
32,96%
3.
India
39,08%

719 votes in total.

Which of the following topics is currently of the most interest to the PV industry in Europe?

Duration: 01.03. - 01.04.2013

1.
On-site Consumption of solar power
19,95%
2.
Direct marketing of solar power
6,91%
3.
Energy storage solutions
36,97%
4.
Grid integration of solar power
7,18%
5.
Stable political conditions
28,99%

376 votes in total.

How large are you expecting the German PV sales market to be in 2013?

Duration: 10.01. - 11.02.2013

1.
<2,000 MW
8,08%
2.
2,000-3,000 MW
13,39%
3.
3,000-4,000 MW
44,11%
4.
4,000-5,000 MW
12,24%
5.
>5,000 MW
22,17%

433 votes in total.

Which of the following countries will be the strongest PV sales market in 2013?

Duration: 01.11.2012 - 10.01.2013

1.
Germany
72,80%
2.
France
5,17%
3.
Italy
8,43%
4.
Spain
7,28%
5.
United Kingdom
6,32%

522 votes in total.

Will the worldwide development of solar technology be curbed by the introduction of trade barriers, such as punitive tariffs?

Duration: 01.10. - 01.11.2012

1.
Yes
26,95%
2.
No
73,05%

167 votes in total.

What are the greatest challenges for the PV industry right now?

Duration: 03.09. - 30.09.2012

1.
Overcapacity in cell and module production
6,06%
2.
Reduction of subsidies
10,91%
3.
Achieving further cost reductions for cells and modules
6,67%
4.
Achieving further cost reductions for systems (inverters, mounting, etc.)
5,45%
5.
Improved grid integration of solar power
70,91%

165 votes in total.

Do you think that government subsidy programs for the market introduction of stationary energy storage for private homes in the next 1-2 years would be useful?

Duration: 02.08. - 02.09.2012

1.
Yes
43,05%
2.
No
56,95%

223 votes in total.

Which of the following market segments will have the highest growth rates in the years to come?

Duration: 02.07. - 02.08.2012

1.
Residential Market
23,12%
2.
Industrial and Commercial Market
13,07%
3.
Utility-scale Market
63,82%

199 votes in total.

What percentage of electricity is going to be solar in Germany in 2020?

Duration: 01.06. - 01.07.2012

1.
<5%
6,50%
2.
5-7,5%
10,82%
3.
7,5-10%
17,58%
4.
10-12,5%
16,21%
5.
>12,5%
48,90%

3448 votes in total.

What is the most important criterion for you when purchasing a PV system?

Duration: 02.05. - 01.06.2012

1.
Brand
18,51%
2.
Price
23,22%
3.
Service
5,37%
4.
Quality
45,28%
5.
Warranty conditions
7,62%

1378 votes in total.

How large are you expecting the German PV sales market to be in 2012?

Duration: 02.04. - 01.05.2012

1.
<2,000 MW
12,58%
2.
2,000-3,000 MW
11,57%
3.
3,000-4,000 MW
16,63%
4.
4,000-5,000 MW
13,93%
5.
>5,000 MW
45,28%

890 votes in total.

Which of the following regions will be the strongest PV sales market in 2012?

Duration: 01.03. - 01.04.2012

1.
Europe
43,96%
2.
North America
14,10%
3.
Asia
41,94%

546 votes in total.