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LED lighting to drive USD 10bn power supply market in 2016 February 03, 2012
The global market for power supplies used in LED lighting is forecast to reach USD10 billion in 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research, “Opportunities for Power Components in LED Lighting”. The report revealed that rapid uptake of LED lighting, driven by legislation and rising costs of electricity, ...
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High costs, quality concerns thwart market for energy-efficient lighting
February 02, 2012
Though legal measures at European Community level should fuel the market for energy-efficient lighting, concerns regarding the quality of such products as well as the high aboriginal costs are affecting the growth perspectives. Still, consulting company Frost & Sullivan regards the overall perspectives ...
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CIGS solar panels sales expected to grow rapidly
February 01, 2012
In its newly released report, "CIGS Photovoltaics Markets-2012," industry analyst firm NanoMarkets forecasts revenues from CIGS panels will reach $4.4 billion (USD) by 2017. And while the recent announcement of a 150 MW solar farm supports the notion that CIGS technology is finally ready for prime time, ...
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Germany leads resurgent European PV market growth late in 2011
January 30, 2012
Sales of semiconductors used in smart electricity meters are projected to grow to $1.1 billion in 2016 from $505.6 million in 2011, due to rapid growth expected for the devices, according to market research firm IHS iSuppli.
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