1. Solar PV in Australia, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity,
Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment
Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles
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Solar PV in Australia, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy
(LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles
Summary
"Solar PV in Australia, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy
(LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles” is the latest report from
GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and
understanding of the solar PV market in Australia. The report provides in depth analysis on global
renewable power market and global solar PV market with forecasts up to 2025. The report
analyzes the power market scenario in Australia (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large
hydro and renewables) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details
renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar
PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity and power
generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in Australia solar PV market. The research analyzes market
segmentation by grid connectivity, investment trends and LCOE for solar PV in Australia during
2011-2025. The report provides information on the amount of carbon saved and average number
of homes powered by solar PV during 2001-2025. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy
framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to solar PV market development
is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major
market participants.
The report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, secondary
research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.
Scope

2. The report analyses global renewable power market, global solar PV market, Australia power
market, Australia renewable power market and Australia solar PV market. The scope of the
research includes -
- A brief introduction on global carbon emissions and global primary energy consumption.
- Historical period is during 2001-2011 (unless specified) and forecast period is for 2012-2025.
- An overview on global renewable power market, highlighting installed capacity trends, generation
trends and installed capacity split by various renewable power sources.
- Renewable power sources include wind (includes both onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic
(PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), small hydropower (SHP), biomass, biogas and geothermal.
- Detailed overview on the global solar PV market with installed capacity and generation trends,
market segmentation by grid connectivity, installed capacity split by region in 2011, installed
capacity split by major solar PV countries in 2011, investment trends (2011-2025), trade flow of
solar PV modules (2001-2011) and detailed cost analysis which includes LCOE comparison
among major countries.
- Power market scenario in Australia and provides detailed market overview, installed capacity and
power generation trends by various fuel types (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro
and renewables) with forecasts up to 2025.
- An overview on Australia renewable power market, highlighting installed capacity trends (2001-
2025), generation trends(2001-2025) and installed capacity split by various renewable power
sources in 2011.
- Detailed overview of Australia solar PV market with installed capacity and generation trends,
market segmentation by grid connectivity, investment trends (2011-2025), import-export data of
PV modules (2006-2011), carbon savings (2001-2025), number of homes powered (2001-2025)
and LCOE for solar PV during 2011-2025.
- Deal analysis of Australia solar PV market. Deals are analyzed on the basis of mergers,
acquisitions, partnership, asset finance, debt offering, equity offering, private equity (PE) and
venture capitalists (VC).
- Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the development of renewable power sources
in general and solar PV in particular.
- Company snapshots of some of the major market participants in the country.
Reasons to buy
The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive
manner. It will allow you to -
- Identify key growth and investment opportunities in Australia solar PV market.
- Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data for solar PV market.
- Position yourself to gain the maximum advantage of the industry’s growth potential.
- Develop strategies based on the latest regulatory events.
- Identify key partners and business development avenues.
- Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects.

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Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include
1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 2
1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 8
2 Executive Summary 10
2.1 Global Carbon Emissions Continue to Increase in 2010-2011 after a Slight Dip in 2009 10
2.2 Global Power Market – Increasing Focus on Clean Technologies 10
2.3 Government Support will continue to Foster the Growth of Global Renewable Power Market 10
2.4 Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Will Sustain its Growth Momentum 11
2.5 Australia Power Market – Coal and Gas to remain Predominant Technologies for Electricity
Generation 12
2.6 Australia Renewable Power Market– Rapid Growth Expected During 2012-2025 13
2.7 Australia Solar PV Market– Rapid Growth Expected During 2012-2025 14
3 Introduction 15
3.1 Carbon Emissions, Global, 2001-2011 15
3.2 Primary Energy Consumption, Global, 2001-2025 17
3.3 Report Guidance 18
4 Renewable Power Market, Global, 2001-2025 20
4.1 Renewable Power Market, Global, Overview 20
4.2 Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 21
4.3 Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001-2025 23
4.4 Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type, %,
2011 25
4.5 Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011-2025 26
4.6 Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison among Power Sources 27
5 Solar PV Market, Global, 2001-2025 28
5.1 Solar PV Market, Global, Overview 28
5.2 Solar PV Market, Global, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 29
5.3 Solar PV Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001-2025 31
5.4 Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Growth by Region, MW, 2011-2025 33
5.5 Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Country, %, 2011 34
5.6 Solar PV Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions in Major Countries, MW, 2011-2025 35
5.7 Solar PV Market, Global, Comparison between Key Countries 36
5.8 Solar PV Market, Global, Investment Trends, $m, 2012-2025 37
5.9 Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Analysis 38
5.9.1 Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of a Grid Connected PV System, 2011 38
5.9.2 Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of an Off-grid PV System, 2011 39
5.10 Solar PV Market, Global, LCOE in Major Countries, $/kWh, 2011 40

4. 5.11 Solar PV Market, Global, Trade Flow Analysis of PV Modules 41
5.12 Solar PV Market, Global, Major Debt Providers, 2011 43
6 Power Market, Australia, 2001-2025 44
6.1 Power Market, Australia, Overview 44
6.2 Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 45
6.3 Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW, 2001-2025 46
6.4 Power Market, Australia, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001-2025 48
6.5 Power Market, Australia, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011-2025 49
6.6 Power Market, Australia, Comparison of Power Sources, 2011 50
7 Renewable Power Market, Australia, 2001-2025 52
7.1 Renewable Power Market, Australia, Overview 52
7.2 Renewable Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Source Type, MW,
2001-2025 53
7.3 Renewable Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type, %,
2011 and 2025 54
7.4 Renewable Power Market, Australia, Power Generation by Source Type, GWh, 2001-2025 55
7.5 Renewable Power Market, Australia, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011-2025
57
7.6 Renewable Power Market, Australia, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources, 2011 59
7.7 Renewable Power Market, Australia, LCOE Comparison, $/kWh, 2011 60
8 Solar PV Market, Australia, 2001-2025 61
8.1 Solar PV Market, Australia, Overview 61
8.2 Solar PV Market, Australia, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 62
8.3 Solar PV Market, Australia, Power Generation, GWh, 2001-2025 64
8.4 Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, MW, 2001-
2011 65
8.5 Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, %, 2001-2011
67
8.6 Solar PV Market, Australia, Annual Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, MW, 2001-2011 68
8.7 Solar PV Market, Australia, Annual Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, %, 2001-2011 70
8.8 Solar PV Market, Australia, Export and Import of Modules, $m, 2006-2011 71
8.9 Solar PV Market, Australia, Investment Trends, 2011 72
8.10 Solar PV Market, Australia, Carbon Savings, MT, 2001-2025 74
8.11 Solar PV Market, Australia, Average Number of Homes Powered, 2001-2025 76
8.12 Solar PV Market, Australia, LCOE, $/kWh, 2011-2025 77
9 Solar PV Market, Australia, Deal Analysis 80
9.1 Solar PV Market, Australia, Deal Value vs Deal Volume, 2004-2011 80
9.2 Solar PV Market, Australia, Split by Deal Type, %, 2011 81
9.3 Solar PV Market, Australia, Asset Finance Deals, Australia vs. Global, 2007-2011 82
9.4 Solar PV Market, Australia, Asset Finance Deals, Comparison Among Various Renewable
Energy Sources, 2011 83
10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Australia 84

5. 10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Australia, Major
Policies 84
10.1.1 Renewable Energy Target Scheme 84
10.1.2 Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme 86
10.1.3 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target 89
10.1.4 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership 91
10.1.5 Renewable Energy Demonstration Program (REDP) 91
10.1.6 Clean Energy Initiative 91
10.1.7 Green Loans Program for Households 92
10.1.8 Renewable Power Percentage 92
10.1.9 Renewable Energy Future Fund 92
10.1.10 Renewable Energy Equity Fund 94
10.1.11 Connecting Renewable Initiative 94
10.1.12 Renewable Energy Venture Capital Fund 94
10.1.13 Climate Change Grant Program 95
10.1.14 Community Energy Grants Program 95
10.1.15 Carbon Pricing Mechanism 95
10.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar PV, Australia, Major Policies 95
10.2.1 The Solar Cities Program 96
10.2.2 Green Vouchers for Schools/National Solar Schools Program 97
10.2.3 The Solar Homes and Communities Plan 98
10.2.4 Solar Flagships 98
10.2.5 Australian Solar Institute 99
11 Solar PV Market, Australia, Company Analysis 100
11.1 Company Snapshot: Silex Solar Pty Ltd 100
11.1.1 Silex Solar Pty Ltd, Company Overview 100
11.2 Silex Solar Pty Ltd, Major Products and Services 100
11.3 Silex Solar Pty Ltd, Locations and Subsidiaries 101
11.4 Company Snapshot: Infigen Energy Limited 101
11.4.1 Infigen Energy Limited, Company Overview 101
11.4.2 Infigen Energy Limited, Business Overview 101
11.4.3 Infigen Energy Limited, Key Financial Performance 103
11.4.4 Infigen Energy Limited, SWOT Analysis 104
11.4.5 Infigen Energy Limited, Locations and Subsidiaries 107
11.5 Company Snapshot: TRUenergy Pty Ltd 111
11.5.1 TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Company Overview 111
11.5.2 TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Business Overview 111
11.5.3 TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Major Products & Services 112
11.5.4 TRUenergy Pty Ltd, SWOT Analysis 113
11.5.5 TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Locations and Subsidiaries 116
11.6 Company Snapshot: Fotowatio Renewable Ventures 117
11.6.1 Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Company Overview 117

6. 11.6.2 Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Business Overview 118
11.6.3 Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Major Products and Services 119
11.6.4 Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Locations and Subsidiaries 119
12 Appendix 121
12.1 Abbreviations 121
12.2 Market Definitions 122
12.3 Methodology 123
12.3.1 Secondary Research 123
12.3.2 Primary Research 123
12.3.3 Modeling and Forecasting 123
12.3.4 Market Estimates and Assumptions 124
12.3.5 Contact Us 125
12.3.6 Disclaimer 125
1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Carbon Emissions, Global, MMT, 2001-2011 16
Table 2: Primary Energy Consumption, Global, Mtoe, 2001-2025 18
Table 3: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW,
2001–2025 22
Table 4: Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 24
Table 5: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type,
%, 2001–2025 25
Table 6: Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 26
Table 7: Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison among Power Sources 27
Table 8: Solar PV Market, Global, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 30
Table 9: Solar PV Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001–2025 32
Table 10: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Country, %, 2011 34
Table 11: Solar PV Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions in Major Countries, MW, 2011–2025 35
Table 12: Solar PV Market, Global, New Investment, $m, 2012-2025 37
Table 13: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of a Grid Connected PV System, %, 2011 38
Table 14: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of an Off-grid PV System, %, 2011 39
Table 15: Solar PV Market, Global, LCOE in Major Countries, $/kWh, 2011 40
Table 16: Solar PV Market, Global, Import and Export of Modules, $m, 2007–2011 41
Table 17: Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 46
Table 18: Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW, 2001–2025
47
Table 19: Power Market, Australia, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 49
Table 20: Power Market, Australia, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011–2025 50
Table 21: Power Market, Australia, Comparison Between Power Sources, 2011–2025 51
Table 22: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Source Type,
MW, 2001–2025 54

7. Table 23: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Power Generation by Source Type, GWh,
2001–2025 57
Table 24: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 58
Table 25: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources, 2011
59
Table 26: Solar PV Market, Australia, Annual and Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025
63
Table 27: Solar PV Market, Australia, Power Generation, GWh, 2001–2025 65
Table 28: Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, MW,
2001-2011 66
Table 29: Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, %,
2001–2011 68
Table 30: Solar PV Market, Australia, Annual Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, MW,
2001–2011 69
Table 31: Solar PV Power Market, Australia, Annual Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, %,
2001–2011 71
Table 32: Solar PV Market, Australia, Export and Import of Modules, $m, 2006–2011 72
Table 33: Solar PV Market, Australia, Investment Trends, 2011–2025 73
Table 34: Solar PV Market, Australia, Carbon Savings, Million Tons, 2001–2025 75
Table 35: Solar PV Market, Australia, Average Number of Homes Powered, ‘000, 2001–2025 77
Table 36: Solar PV Market, Australia, Assumptions for LCOE Calculation 78
Table 37: Solar PV Market, Australia, LCOE, $/kWh, 2011–2025 79
Table 38: Solar PV Market, Australia, Deal Value vs. Deal Volume, 2004-2011 80
Table 39: Solar PV Market, Australia, Split by Deal Type, %, 2011 81
Table 40: Solar PV Market, Australia, Asset Finance Deals, Australia vs. Global, 2007-2011 82
Table 41: Solar PV Market, Australia, Asset Finance Deals, Comparison Among Various
Renewable Energy Sources, 2011 83
Table 42: Renewable Energy Target, Australia, Annual Renewable Power Target, GWh, 2010-
2030 86
Table 43: Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, Australia, Maximum Level of Support by City,
2011 88
Table 44: Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, Australia, Solar Credits, 2009-2013 88
Table 45: New Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET), Annual Targets, Australia, (GWh),
2011-2030 90
Table 46: Renewable Energy Future Fund, Australia, Funding for Advanced Solar Energy
Technologies, 2010 93
Table 47: Renewable Energy Demonstration Program, Australia, Funding for Solar Projects, 2010
93
Table 48: Solar Homes and Communities Plan, Australia, Summary Of Rebates And Grants 98
Table 49: Silex Solar Pty Ltd, Major Products and Services 100
Table 50: Infigen Energy Limited, SWOT Analysis 104

8. Table 51: Infigen Energy Limited, Other Location and Subsidiaries 107
Table 52: TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Major Products and Services 112
Table 53: TRUenergy Pty Ltd, SWOT Analysis 113
Table 54: TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Other Locations and Subsidiaries 117
Table 55: Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Major Products and Services 119
Table 56: Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Other Locations and Subsidiaries 120
Table 57: Abbreviations 121
Table 58: LCOE Calculation, Discount Rates by Technology 124
1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 12
Figure 2: Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Technology, MW, 2001-
2025 14
Figure 3: Carbon Emissions, Global, MMT, 2001-2011 16
Figure 4: Primary Energy Consumption, Global, Mtoe, 2001-2025 17
Figure 5: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type MW,
2001–2025 21
Figure 6: Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 23
Figure 7: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type,
%, 2001–2025 25
Figure 8: Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 26
Figure 9: Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison among Power Sources 27
Figure 10: Solar PV Market, Global, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 29
Figure 11: Solar PV Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001–2025 31
Figure 12: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Growth by Region, MW, 2011-
2025 33
Figure 13: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Country, %, 2011 34
Figure 14: Solar PV Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions in Major Countries, MW, 2011–2025
35
Figure 15: Solar PV Market, Global, Comparison Between Key Countries 36
Figure 16: Solar PV Power Market, Global, New Investment, $m, 2012-2025 37
Figure 17: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of a Grid Connected PV System, %, 2011 38
Figure 18: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of an Off-grid PV System, %, 2011 39
Figure 19: Solar PV Market, Global, LCOE in Major Countries, $/kWh, 2011 40
Figure 20: Solar PV Market, Global, Import and Export of Modules, $m, 2007–2011 41
Figure 21: Solar PV Market, Global, Trade Flow of Modules, 2011 42
Figure 22: Solar PV Market, Global, Major Debt Providers, 2011 43
Figure 23: Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 45
Figure 24: Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW, 2001–2025
47
Figure 25: Power Market, Australia, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 48

9. Figure 26: Power Market, Australia, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011–2025 50
Figure 27: Power Market, Australia, Comparison Between Power Sources, 2011–2025 51
Figure 28: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Source Type,
MW, 2001–2025 53
Figure 29: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source
Type, MW, 2011 and 2025 55
Figure 30: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Power Generation by Source Type, GWh,
2001–2025 56
Figure 31: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 58
Figure 32: Renewable Power Market, Australia, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources, 2011
59
Figure 33: Renewable Power Market, Australia, LCOE Comparison, $/kWh, 2011 60
Figure 34: Solar PV Market, Australia, Annual and Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025
62
Figure 35: Solar PV Power Market, Australia, Power Generation, GWh, 2001–2025 64
Figure 36: Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, MW,
2001-2011 66
Figure 37: Solar PV Market, Australia, Cumulative Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, %,
2001–2011 67
Figure 38: Solar PV Market, Australia, Annual Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, MW,
2001–2011 69
Figure 39: Solar PV Power Market, Australia, Annual Installation Share by Grid Connectivity, %,
2001–2011 70
Figure 40: Solar PV Market, Australia, Export and Import of Modules, $m, 2006–2011 72
Figure 41: Solar PV Market, Australia, Investment Trends, 2011–2025 73
Figure 42: Solar PV Market, Australia, Carbon Savings, Million Tons, 2001–2025 74
Figure 43: Solar PV Market, Australia, Average Number of Homes Powered, ‘000, 2001–2025 76
Figure 44: Solar PV Market, Australia, LCOE, $/kWh, 2011–2025 78
Figure 45: Solar PV Market, Australia, Deal Value vs. Deal Volume, 2004-2011 80
Figure 46: Solar PV Market, Australia, Split by Deal Type, %, 2011 81
Figure 47: Solar PV Power Market, Australia, Asset Finance Deals, Australia vs. Global, 2007-
2011 82
Figure 48: Solar PV Market, Australia, Asset Finance Deals, Comparison Among Various
Renewable Energy Sources, 2011 83
Figure 49: Renewable Energy Target, Australia, Annual Renewable Power Target, GWh, 2010-
2030 85
Figure 50: Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, Process Diagram, Australia, 2011 87
Figure 51: Large-scale Renewable Energy Target, Process Diagram, Australia, 2011 89
Figure 52: New Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET), Annual Targets, Australia, (GWh),
2011-2030 90
Figure 53: Solar PV Power Market, Australia, Annual Capacity Additions, MW, 2001-2011 96

10. Figure 54: Solar PV Market, Australia, Presence of Companies Across Solar PV Value Chain 100
Figure 55: Infigen Energy Limited, Key Financial Performance 103
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