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The US Conductive Polymers Market to Reach US$1.6 Billion by 2017, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 12, 2012 Follow us on LinkedIn The frontiers of knowledge on plastics continues to evolve, bringing with it opportunities for material innovations, such as, conductive polymers. Conductive polymers or conjugated polymers, a member of plastics materials family, are pliable, lightweight and inexpensive plastics, which conduct electricity. Conductive polymers are a type of shape-changing plastics, which protrude, shrink and bend when stimulated by electricity or when charged with ions. The electrical conductivity of these polymers is very high, unlike other polymeric materials. Given the vast potential of emerging plastic electronics, also known as polymer electronics, its opportunities galore for conductive polymers, especially in the field of computing. As the age of environmental awareness ushers in the era of organic microchips, conductive polymers will in the long-term replace silicon as a potential alternative. For now, opportunities exist in semiconductor manufacturing, chip packaging, display materials, plastic transistors, ultracapacitors, electromagnetic interference shielding, electrochromic cells, radar absorption, actuators and sensors, among others. Increased use in RFID tags is especially forecasted to generate growth opportunities, in the medium term, as growing number of chipless tags transition away from silicon-based microchips to conductive polymers chips. The photovoltaic industry also represents a potentially lucrative application avenue, although in the longer-term. For instance, improvements in performance and efficiencies are slowly inching polymer solar cells towards commercialization. In addition, breakthroughs in the use of medical and environmental plastic biosensors will generate opportunities for conductive polymers. Developments in the field of electroactive polymers (EAPs) are also expected to augur well for the future of the market. The burgeoning demand for high performance, lightweight and inexpensive products is helping drive growth of conductive polymers. Demand for metals is declining as a result of high costs and issues related to weight, which is providing growth opportunities to organic semiconductors or conductive polymers. Although consumers inherently favor traditional conductors of electricity, the growing need for inexpensive and premium quality products is increasing the demand for conductive polymers. For instance, electronic and electrical device manufacturers increasingly demand inexpensive and high performance conducting materials, owing to the increasing demand for small but powerful electronic devices. Given the stringent quality standards for final finished products in the international market, manufacturers of conductive polymers are expected to investment resources into ensuring quality and performance features, such as, dimensional stability, flexibility, high temperature and chemical resistance and strength. The growing popularity of organic light-emitting diode (OLEDs) displays is a new trend sweeping through the flat-panel displays market. The telecom equipment sector is expected to generate substantial demand for OLED displays over the next few years, thanks to the introduction of several state-of-art handsets and smartphones featuring active-matrix organic light-emit diode (AMOLED). The scenario is forecast to create demand for conductive polymers, such as, polypyrrole, polythiophene and polyaniline, which are increasingly preferred over conventional electrical conducting additives in fabricating OLEDs. As stated by the new market research report on Conductive Polymers, Inherently Conductive Polymers represents the fastest growing market segment, in volume terms, trailing a projected CAGR of 10.9%, over the analysis period 2009 through 2017. Major players in the marketplace include 3M Company, Cabot Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Crosslink, Cytec Industries Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Ferro Corporation, Fractal Systems Inc., Hyperion Catalysis International Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., KEMET Corporation, Konarka Technologies Inc., Littelfuse Incorporated, Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc., National Starch and Chemical Company, Phillips Sumika, PolyOne Corporation, Solutia Incorporated, Spartech Corporation, Sterling Fibers Inc., Synthetic Rubber Technologies Inc., and The Dow Chemical Company. The research report titled Conductive Polymers: A US Market Report announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. provides a comprehensive review of the conductive polymers markets, impact of recession on the market, current market trends, competitive scenario, key growth drivers, product overview, recent product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual consumption estimates and projections across market segments including Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polycarbonate, Polyphenylene Based, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Inherently Conductive Polymers, and Others. Major end-use segments analyzed include Product Components, Antistatic Packaging, Material Handling, Worksurface & Flooring, and Other Applications. For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/Conductive_Polymers_Market_Report.asp About Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms. Follow us on LinkedIn Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Telephone: 408-528-9966 Fax: 408-528-9977 Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com Web Site: http://www.StrategyR.com/ More Photovoltaic Solar Cells Press Releases
New Report from SEIA and GTM Research Shows U.S. Solar Energy Industry Sets Record for Installations, Achieves 140 Percent Annual Growth in Best Quarter Ever
Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 The U.S. solar energy industry achieved a new record for installations and growth in the third quarter of 2011 thanks to utility-scale project completions, a strong residential market, effective policies and the plummeting price of solar panels, according to a report released today by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Through the third quarter of 2011, the U.S. solar market has installed more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity on the year, already surpassing the 2010 annual total of 887 MW, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight: 3rd Quarter 2011 report. This includes 449 MW installed in the third quarter alone a record for quarterly installations and more new solar electric capacity than was added in all of 2009. This also represents 140 percent growth over the same quarter last year. Much of this growth is due to the Department of Treasury’s 1603 program, which is set to expire on Dec. 31 unless Congress extends it. In the absence of an extension of the program, the report predicts that there will be a tax equity bottleneck for projects in 2012, leading to a possible slowdown in installations in late 2012 and into 2013. “The U.S. solar industry is on a roll, with unprecedented growth in 2011,” said Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA. “Solar is now an economic force in dozens of states, creating jobs across America. But our industry needs stable policy on which to make business decisions, and unfortunately an underlying mechanism for financing solar projects is scheduled to expire on December 31. To keep the industry growing and creating jobs in the U.S. we need Congress to extend the 1603 program. The 1603 program has done more to expand the use of renewable energy than any other policy in U.S. history. Our country is not in a position to have Congress turn their back on American industries, and it is critical that Congress extend the 1603 program in the few days left before the end of the year.” The U.S. Solar Market Insight: 3rd Quarter 2011 report (http://www.greentechmedia.com/research/solarinsight) is the most detailed and timely research available on the continuing growth and opportunity in the U.S. The report includes analysis of PV, concentrating solar power (CSP) and concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) technologies, exposing the key metrics that will help solar decision-makers navigate the market’s current and forecasted trajectory. Highlights from the third quarter report include: -Grid-connected PV installations in Q3 2011 grew 39 percent over Q2 2011 and 140 percent over Q3 2010. -The utility PV market installed over 200 MW in Q3 2011, a greater than 400 percent increase in installations over Q2 2011. -The residential PV market grew 21 percent over Q2 2011 to reach nearly 75 MW. -California regained a substantial share of overall PV installation in Q3 2011 with 44 percent; the next six largest state markets combined comprised 45 percent of quarterly installations. While domestic solar markets are booming more than ever, the report also finds that U.S. solar is facing more uncertainty than at any point in recent history. On one hand, solar module prices are falling precipitously and system prices have never been lower; on the other hand, the market faces substantial risks in the form of legislative, financing, political, and market barriers. “U.S. solar is entering 2012 with a sense of cautious optimism,” said Shayle Kann, Managing Director of the solar practice at GTM Research. “There are three questions on the mind of everyone in the market: one, what would be the impact of the 1603 Treasury Program’s expiration; two, can emerging commercial markets like Massachusetts, Colorado, Ohio, Tennessee, and Hawaii ramp up as major markets like California, New Jersey and Pennsylvania trend downward; and finally, how will the trade petition against Chinese solar imports impact market dynamics, both in the immediate term and if duties are ultimately levied?” With the 1603 Treasury Program scheduled to expire at the end of this year, solar project developers will be scrambling to either complete, or safe harbor, projects in the fourth quarter of 2011 in order to qualify for the program’s grant. This will undoubtedly produce robust installation numbers through the end of 2011. However, the uncertainty surrounding the program’s extension threatens the market’s growth in 2012 and beyond. About GTM Research: Greentech Media delivers research and analysis in the business-to-business greentech market. Using an integrated platform, we produce high quality products, whether it is industry news, market research or networking events. GTM Research, the research arm of the company, produces in-depth market reports and is the publisher of PV News, a monthly solar market tracker. Greentech Media is headquartered in Boston, MA, with operations in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA and Munich. For more information, visit http://www.greentechmedia.com. About SEIA: Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA and its 1,100 member companies are building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. http://www.seia.org Background Resources: U.S. Solar Market Insight: 3rd Quarter 2011 Executive Summary: http://forms.greentechmedia.com/af2?LinkID=CH00095679eR00000030AD Info on purchasing the full U.S. Solar Market Insight: 3rd Quarter 2011 report: http://www.seia.org/cs/research/SolarInsight Background on the Department of Treasury 1603 Program: http://www.seia.org/cs/solar_policies/1603_treasury_program ### Related Residential Solar Press Releases
Shcri.com: Research Report of Chinese Wind Power Industry, 2009
The wind energy is the kinetic energy producing by the flows of mass air in the surface of the earth. Due to the different temperature changes of the earth after the solar irradiation and the different steam contents in the air, the air pressure is different in various regions. In the horizontal direction, the high pressure air flows to the low air pressure areas and then forms the wind.
What Is A Unique And Interesting Title For A Report On Wind Power?
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