1. Solar PV in Japan, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity,
Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment
Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles
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Solar PV in Japan, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy
(LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles
Summary
"Solar PV in Japan, 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 Japan. 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 Japan (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 Japan solar PV market. The research analyzes market
segmentation by grid connectivity, investment trends and LCOE for solar PV in Japan 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, Japan power market,
Japan renewable power market and Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan 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 7
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 Japan Power Market – Thermal and Nuclear Power Source Contribute Majority Share in
Power Generation Capacity 12
2.6 Japan Renewable Power Market – Solar PV Capacity will grow at a high rate in the Future 12
2.7 Japan Solar PV Market– Rapid Growth Expected During 2012-2025 13
3 Introduction 14
3.1 Carbon Emissions, Global, 2001-2011 14
3.2 Primary Energy Consumption, Global, 2001-2025 16
3.3 Report Guidance 17
4 Renewable Power Market, Global, 2001-2025 19
4.1 Renewable Power Market, Global, Overview 19
4.2 Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 20
4.3 Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001-2025 22
4.4 Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type, %,
2011 24
4.5 Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011-2025 25
4.6 Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison among Power Sources 26
5 Solar PV Market, Global, 2001-2025 27
5.1 Solar PV Market, Global, Overview 27
5.2 Solar PV Market, Global, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 28
5.3 Solar PV Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001-2025 30
5.4 Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Growth by Region, MW, 2011-2025 32
5.5 Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Country, %, 2011 33
5.6 Solar PV Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions in Major Countries, MW, 2011-2025 34
5.7 Solar PV Market, Global, Comparison between Key Countries 35
5.8 Solar PV Market, Global, Investment Trends, $m, 2012-2025 36
5.9 Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Analysis 37
5.9.1 Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of a Grid Connected PV System, 2011 37
5.9.2 Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of an Off-grid PV System, 2011 38
5.10 Solar PV Market, Global, LCOE in Major Countries, $/kWh, 2011 39
5.11 Solar PV Market, Global, Trade Flow Analysis of PV Modules 40

4. 5.12 Solar PV Market, Global, Major Debt Providers, 2011 42
6 Power Market, Japan, 2001-2025 43
6.1 Power Market, Japan, Overview 43
6.2 Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 44
6.3 Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW, 2001-2025 45
6.4 Power Market, Japan, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001-2025 46
6.5 Power Market, Japan, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011-2025 48
6.6 Power Market, Japan, Comparison among Power Sources 49
7 Renewable Power Market, Japan, 2001-2025 50
7.1 Renewable Power Market, Japan, Overview 50
7.2 Renewable Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 51
7.3 Renewable Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, Split by Source Type, MW,
2001-2025 53
7.4 Renewable Power Market, Japan, Power Generation by Source Type, GWh, 2001-2025 54
7.5 Renewable Power Market, Japan, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011-2025 56
7.6 Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources 57
7.7 Renewable Power Market, Global, LCOE Comparison, $/kWh, 2011 58
8 Solar PV Market, Japan, 2001-2025 59
8.1 Solar PV Market, Japan, Overview 59
8.2 Solar PV Market, Japan, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 59
8.3 Solar PV Market, Japan, Power Generation, GWh, 2001-2025 61
8.4 Solar PV Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity Share by Ongrid-Offgrid, MW, 2001-
2011 63
8.5 Solar PV Market, Japan, Annual Installed Capacity Share by Ongrid-Offgrid, MW, 2001-2011
65
8.6 Solar PV Market, Japan, Export and Import, $m, 2000-2011 67
8.7 Solar PV Market, Japan, Investment Trends, 2011-2025 68
8.8 Solar PV Market, Japan, Carbon Savings, MT, 2001-2025 69
8.9 Solar PV Market, Japan, Average Number of Homes Powered, 2001-2025 71
8.10 Solar PV Market, Japan, LCOE, $/kWh, 2011-2025 73
9 Solar PV Market, Japan, Deal Analysis 74
9.1 Solar PV Market, Japan, Deal Value vs. Deal Volume, 2004-2011 74
9.2 Solar PV Market, Japan, Asset Finance Deals, Japan vs. Global, 2007-2011 75
9.3 Solar PV Market, Japan, Asset Finance Deals, Comparison among Various Renewable
Energy Sources, 2011 76
10 Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Japan 77
10.1 Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Japan, Overview 77
10.2 Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Japan, Major Policies 79
10.2.1 Establishment of NEDO 79
10.2.2 New Renewable Energy Target 79
10.2.3 New 2010 Renewable Energy Targets 79
10.2.4 Special Measures law for Promoting the Use of New Energy 79

5. 10.2.5 Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) System 80
10.2.6 National Energy Strategy 2006 81
10.2.7 Comprehensive Review of Japanese Energy Policy 81
10.2.8 Japan Renewable Energy Policy Platform 82
10.2.9 Feed-in Tariffs for Renewable Energy 83
10.2.10 Support for Deployment of New and Renewable Energy 84
10.2.11 Subsidy for R&D for New and Renewable Energy 84
10.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar Power, Japan 86
10.3.1 Solar Power in Government Office Buildings 87
10.3.2 Subsidy for Residential PV Systems 87
10.3.3 New Purchase System for Solar Power-Generated Electricity 88
10.3.4 Fiscal and Tax Incentives for Solar PV Generation 88
10.3.5 Local Government Initiatives 88
10.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Japan 88
10.4.1 Subsidies for Energy Efficient Hot Water and Air Conditioning Systems 88
10.4.2 Financial or Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient Buildings 89
10.4.3 Energy Conservation and Recycling Assistance Act 89
10.4.4 Energy Efficiency Standards 89
11 Solar PV Market, Japan, Company Profiles 90
11.1 Company Snapshot: Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. 90
11.1.1 Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Company Overview 90
11.1.2 Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Business Overview 90
11.1.3 Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Major Products and Services 92
11.1.4 Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Key Financial Performance 93
11.1.5 Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., SWOT Analysis 94
11.1.6 Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Locations and Subsidiaries 98
11.2 Company Snapshot: Sharp Corporation 99
11.2.1 Sharp Corporation, Company Overview 99
11.2.2 Sharp Corporation, Business Overview 99
11.2.3 Sharp Corporation, Major Products and Services 101
11.2.4 Sharp Corporation, Key Financial Performance 103
11.2.5 Sharp Corporation, SWOT Analysis 103
11.2.6 Sharp Corporation, Locations and Subsidiaries 107
11.3 Company Snapshot: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 109
11.3.1 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Company Overview 109
11.3.2 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Business Overview 109
11.3.3 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Major Products and Services 111
11.3.4 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Key Financial Performance 113
11.3.5 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., SWOT Analysis 114
11.3.6 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Locations and Subsidiaries 118
11.4 Company Snapshot: Toshiba Corporation 123
11.4.1 Toshiba Corporation, Company Overview 123

6. 11.4.2 Toshiba Corporation, Business Overview 123
11.4.3 Toshiba Corporation, Major Products and Services 124
11.4.4 Toshiba Corporation, Key Financial Performance 126
11.4.5 Toshiba Corporation, SWOT Analysis 126
11.4.6 Toshiba Corporation, Locations and Subsidiaries 132
12 Appendix 136
12.1 Abbreviations 136
12.2 Market Definitions 136
12.3 Methodology 137
12.3.1 Secondary Research 137
12.3.2 Primary Research 137
12.3.3 Modeling and Forecasting 138
12.3.4 Market Estimates and Assumptions 138
12.3.5 Contact Us 139
12.3.6 Disclaimer 139
1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Carbon Emissions, Global, MMT, 2001-2011 15
Table 2: Primary Energy Consumption, Global, Mtoe, 2001-2025 16
Table 3: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW,
2001–2025 21
Table 4: Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 23
Table 5: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type,
%, 2001–2025 24
Table 6: Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 25
Table 7: Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison among Power Sources 26
Table 8: Solar PV Market, Global, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 29
Table 9: Solar PV Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001–2025 31
Table 10: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Country, %, 2011 33
Table 11: Solar PV Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions in Major Countries, MW, 2011–2025 34
Table 12: Solar PV Market, Global, New Investment, $m, 2012-2025 36
Table 13: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of a Grid Connected PV System, %, 2011 37
Table 14: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of an Off-grid PV System, %, 2011 38
Table 15: Solar PV Market, Global, LCOE in Major Countries, $/kWh, 2011 39
Table 16: Solar PV Market, Global, Import and Export of Modules, $m, 2007–2011 40
Table 17: Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 44
Table 18: Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW, 2001–2025 45
Table 19: Power Market, Japan, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 47
Table 20: Power Market, Japan, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011–2025 48
Table 21: Power Market, Japan, Comparison among Power Sources, 2011–2025 49
Table 22: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 52

7. Table 23: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Generation by Source Type, GWh, 2001–2025 55
Table 24: Renewable Power Market, the Japan, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 56
Table 25: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources, 2011 57
Table 26: Renewable Power Market, Japan, LCOE Comparison, $/kWh, 2011 58
Table 27: Solar PV Market, the Japan, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 60
Table 28: Solar PV Market, Japan, Power Generation, GWh, 2001,2025 62
Table 29: Solar PV Market, the Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 64
Table 30: Solar PV Market, the Japan,Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 66
Table 31: Solar PV Market, Japan, Solar PV Export-Import ($m) 67
Table 32: Solar PV Market, Japan, Investment Trends, 2011-2025 68
Table 33: Solar PV Market, Japan, Carbon Savings, Million Tons, 2001–2025 69
Table 34: Solar PV Market, Japan, Average Number of Homes Powered, 2001,2025 72
Table 35: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, , LCOE, $/kWh, 2011, 2025 73
Table 36: Solar PV Market, Japan, Deal Value vs. Deal Volume, 2004-2011 74
Table 37: Solar PV Market, Japan, Asset Finance Deals, Japan vs. Global, 2007-2011 75
Table 38: Solar PV Market, Japan, Asset Finance Deals, Comparison Among Various Renewable
Energy Sources, 2011 76
Table 39: Utilization Targets For New Energy, Japan, TWh, 2003-2014 81
Table 40: JREPP Vision, Japan, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050 83
Table 41: New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Japan, Eligible Systems and Requirements For
Local Government 85
Table 42: Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Major Products and Services 92
Table 43: Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., SWOTAnalysis 94
Table 44: Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Other Locations and Subsidiaries 98
Table 45: Sharp Corporation, Major Products and Services 101
Table 46: Sharp Corporation, SWOTAnalysis 104
Table 47: Sharp Corporation, Other Locations and Subsidiaries 107
Table 48: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Major Products and Services 111
Table 49: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., SWOTAnalysis 114
Table 50: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Other Locations and Subsidiaries 119
Table 51: Toshiba Corporation, Major Products and Services 124
Table 52: Toshiba Corporation, SWOTAnalysis 127
Table 53: Toshiba Corporation, Other Locations and Subsidiaries 132
Table 54: Abbreviations 136
Table 55: LCOE Calculation, Discount Rates by Technology 138
1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2025 12
Figure 2: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Comparison among Renewable Sources, 2011–2025
13
Figure 3: Solar PV Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Technology, MW, 2001-2025

8. 13
Figure 4: Carbon Emissions, Global, MMT, 2001-2011 15
Figure 5: Primary Energy Consumption, Global, Mtoe, 2001-2025 16
Figure 6: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type MW,
2001–2025 20
Figure 7: Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 22
Figure 8: Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type,
%, 2001–2025 24
Figure 9: Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 25
Figure 10: Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison among Power Sources 26
Figure 11: Solar PV Market, Global, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 28
Figure 12: Solar PV Market, Global, Power Generation, GWh, 2001–2025 30
Figure 13: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Growth by Region, MW, 2011-
2025 32
Figure 14: Solar PV Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Country, %, 2011 33
Figure 15: Solar PV Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions in Major Countries, MW, 2011–2025
34
Figure 16: Solar PV Market, Global, Comparison Between Key Countries 35
Figure 17: Solar PV Market, Global, New Investment, $m, 2012-2025 36
Figure 18: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of a Grid Connected PV System, %, 2011 37
Figure 19: Solar PV Market, Global, Cost Break-up of an Off-grid PV System, %, 2011 38
Figure 20: Solar PV Market, Global, LCOE in Major Countries, $/kWh, 2011 39
Figure 21: Solar PV Market, Global, Import and Export of Modules, $m, 2007–2011 40
Figure 22: Solar PV Market, Global, Trade Flow of Modules, 2011 41
Figure 23: Solar PV Market, Global, Major Debt Providers, 2011 42
Figure 24: Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 44
Figure 25: Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, MW, 2001–2025 45
Figure 26: Power Market, Japan, Power Generation by Fuel Type, GWh, 2001–2025 47
Figure 27: Power Market, Japan, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW, 2011–2025 48
Figure 28: Power Market, Japan, Comparison among Power Sources, 2011–2025 49
Figure 29: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 51
Figure 30: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type,
MW, 2011 and 2025 53
Figure 31: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Power Generation by Source Type, GWh,
2001–2025 54
Figure 32: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, MW,
2011–2025 56
Figure 33: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources, 2011 57
Figure 34: Renewable Power Market, Japan, LCOE Comparison, $/kWh, 2011 58
Figure 35: Solar PV Market, Japan, Installed Capacity, MW, 2001–2025 60
Figure 36: Solar PV Market, Japan, Power Generation, GWh, 2001,2025 61

9. Figure 37: Solar PV Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity Share by Ongrid-Offgrid, %,
2001-2011 63
Figure 38: Solar PV Market, Japan, Cumulative Installed Capacity Share by Ongrid-Offgrid, MW,
2001-2011 64
Figure 39: Solar PV Market, Japan, Annual Installed Capacity Share by Ongrid-Offgrid, %, 2001-
2011 65
Figure 40: Solar PV Market, Japan, Annual Installed Capacity Share by Ongrid-Offgrid, MW, 2001-
2011 66
Figure 41: Solar Power Market, , Japan, Export and Import, $m, 2000-2011 67
Figure 42: Solar PV Market, Japan, Investment Trends, 2011-2025 68
Figure 43: Solar PV Market, Japan, Carbon Savings, Million Tons, 2001–2025 69
Figure 44: Solar PV Market, Japan, Average Number of Homes Powered, 2001,2025 71
Figure 45: Solar PV Market, Japan, LCOE, $/kWh, 2011,2025 73
Figure 46: Solar PV Market, Japan, Deal Value vs. Deal Volume, 2004-2011 74
Figure 47: Solar PV Market, Japan, Asset Finance Deals, Japan vs. Global, 2007-2011 75
Figure 48: Solar PV Market, Japan, Asset Finance Deals, Comparison Among Various Renewable
Energy Sources, 2011 76
Figure 49: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Impact Analysis of Policies, 2000-2012 78
Figure 50: Renewable Power Market, Japan, Policy Impact on Applicable Renewable Power
Sources 78
Figure 51: Utilization Targets For New Energy, Japan, TWh, 2003-2014 80
Figure 52: JREPP Vision, Japan, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050 83
Figure 53: Solar PV Power Market, Japan, Annual Capacity Addition, MW, 2001-2011 87
Figure 54: Solar PV Market, Japan Presence of Companies Across Solar PV Value Chain 90
Figure 55: Chubu Electric Power Co., Key Financial Performance 93
Figure 56: Sharp Corporation, Key Financial Performance 103
Figure 57: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Key Financial Performance 113
Figure 58: Toshiba Corporation, Key Financial Performance 126
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