Technology Roadmap: Solar Photovoltaic Energy

This energy technology roadmap envisions that by 2050, photovoltaic could provide 11% of global electricity production (4 500 TWh per year), corresponding to 3 000 gigawatts of cumulative installed photovoltaic capacity. In addition to contributing to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions, photovoltaic will deliver substantial benefits in terms of the security of energy supply and socio-economic development.

This roadmap also identifies technology goals and milestones that must be undertaken by different stakeholders to enable the most cost-efficient expansion of photovoltaic.



Table of Contents
Key findings
Introduction
The rationale for PV
The purpose of the roadmap
PV status today
Technology performance and cost
Market trends
Research and development
Vision for PV deployment and CO2 abatement potential
Electricity generation and cumulative installed capacity
Applications and market end-use sectors
Cost reduction goals
PV market deployment and competitiveness levels
CO2 emissions reduction
Technology development: Strategic goals and milestones
Technology trends
Specific technology goals and R&D issues
Policy frameworks: Roadmap actions and milestones
Regulatory framework and support incentives
Market facilitation and transformation
Technology development and RD&D
International collaboration
Conclusion: Actions for stakeholders and next steps
Appendix I. References and roadmaps consulted
Appendix II. List of relevant websites
Appendix III. List of workshop participants and reviewers
Appendix IV. Abbreviations, acronyms and units