| Executive Summary
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4
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| Introduction
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4
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| Advantages of
Photovoltaics
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5
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| Advantages of
Solar Thermal Energy
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5
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| Year 2004 in Review
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5
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| Year 2005 in Review
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6
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| Industry Analysis
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7
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| Factors Affecting Demand
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8
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| Rising Power
Consumption in Europe
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8
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| Rising oil
consumption in Europe
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8
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| Decreasing
Dependence on Foreign Oil Sources
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8
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| Reducing
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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9
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| Growing
Global Demand for Solar Energy
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9
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| Cost of Solar
Cells
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9
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| Solar Cell
Manufacturers Embark on Thin Film Technology
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10
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Decentralizing Power Supply
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10
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| Growing
Support for Building Integrated Solar Thermal Systems
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10
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| Regulatory Environment
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11
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| Kyoto
Protocol
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11
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| The European
Renewables Directive
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11
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| Sustainable
Energy Europe 2005-2008 Campaign
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11
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| Financing
Renewable Energy Projects
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12
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| Feed-in
Tariff
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13
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| Green Energy
Certificate System in Europe
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13
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| Regulatory
Environment by Country
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14
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| Factors Affecting Supply
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22
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| Inconsistent
Federal Support
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22
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| Complete
Power Solution for Europe
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22
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| Mimicking
Photosynthesis for Producing Electricity and Fuels
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22
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| Growing
Investments in Solar Energy Sector
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23
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| Germany the
Largest Producer of Solar
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23
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| Growth
Potential in Europe
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24
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| Leading Solar
Cell Manufacturers in Europe
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24
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| Regional Market Perspective
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25
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| Germany
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25
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| Spain |
25
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| France
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26
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| Italy |
26
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| Austria
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27
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| Future Outlook
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27
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