Ratner S.V.Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation lanarat@mail.ru
Importance Based on data presented in annual analytical materials of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association for 2009-2013, the article overviews the development of the solar energy sector globally and regionally. Methods As the basic research method, I carried out a descriptive and statistical analysis. I review the main global and regional trends in the sector development, compare indicators of various countries, and scrutinize mechanisms for stimulating the development of the sector and relative productions. Results I found the key difficulties in developing the sector at all the stages: origination, growth and maturity. The research also reviews various scenario forecasts of resource limitations. I examine the effect of technological diversification on the sector growth in the leading European countries developing the solar energy. Conclusions and Relevance I conclude that the incentive tariff mechanism is the most versatile tool to stimulate the development of the solar energy sector. The mechanism requires network companies to purchase solar energy from producers at prices that are higher than the market ones within the specific period of time. However, the incentive tariff schemes are implemented differently due to some fair reasons in small countries and countries, where regions are scattered throughout different climatic and natural zones. The results are advisable for preparing public and municipal activities to encourage the development of renewable energy sources so to implement priorities mentioned in the 2030 Russian Energy Strategy and substantiate corporate investment programs and projects.
Keywords: solar energy, economic dynamics, stimulation, resource limitation, production localization
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