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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