As is known to all, the photovoltaic
inverter plays a very important role in the photovoltaic power station. It can
even be called the "brain" of a photovoltaic power station.
The photovoltaic inverter is related
to the long-term reliability, performance and manageability of the photovoltaic
power station. Different application scenarios have different requirements for
inverters, and there is not a single product or technology that meets all
applications and requirements.
Next, join Xindun in analyzing the
global pv inverter market from the inverter price, technology and manufacturer\'s
market share
In 2017, China\'s electronics industry
ranked first in global inverter shipment for three consecutive years. In 2017,
China added 53GW of pv installed capacity, a record high.
Project developers, asset managers and
financiers are more concerned with the ease of operation and service of
products when choosing inverters. Inverter manufacturers are also trying to
differentiate between the two. Digitization is currently the hottest trend in
inverter products, helping to improve the performance, reliability and
manageability of power stations while allowing grid companies to understand how
they operate.
The already tight supply situation was
exacerbated by a shortage of parts in 2017, putting pressure on some inverter
manufacturers and limiting the decline in inverter prices.
SolarEdge(nasdaq: SEDG), an Israeli
maker of component grade power electronics (MLPE), continues to grow strongly,
with gross margins hitting a new high in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Photovoltaic magazine and Cormac
Gilligan, senior solar analyst at IHS Markit, discussed the state of the global
inverter market in 2018 and summarized six major trends affecting the market
pattern of inverters.
1
China will continue to dominate the
inverter market. Next year, China will ship 104 gigawatts of inverters,
accounting for half of the global market and continuing to lead. And the
housing market will rise quickly.
2
India has plenty of opportunities, but
size matters. India is following in China\'s footsteps, bringing opportunities
to many international companies.
03
Size matters, but agility also
matters. Although the inverter market has many big players, there are plenty of
opportunities for small companies to offer niche services and enter certain
markets. Companies and production scale must be accompanied by agility and
flexibility to be more viable.
04
The MLPE market has become more
difficult and developmental strategies have emerged. As China accelerates
deployment of its power optimization solutions around the world, 2018 will be
harder for other MLPE players. They must accelerate their cooperation with the
inverter and component vendors in order to survive.
05
Modular design makes the central
inverter solution attractive. Modular central inverters will continue to grow
steadily in 2018, which is good news for companies such as TVB and Fimer.
06
Beware of parts shortage. The
semiconductor industry as a whole is short of components because of strong
demand in industries such as electric cars and smartphones. Beware of such
shortages affecting the inverter market.
