Source: IMS Research (IHS Inc.)
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Microinverters, power optimizers outpace PV inverters in 2011 – 70% growth predicted in 2012
IMS Research’s latest report “The World Market for Microinverters & Power Optimizers – 2012” revealed that shipments of the products grew by more than 180% last year and at the same time revenues surged by 160% to more than $200 million.
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016
Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems.
PV module prices dive again in July as German rush ends
Photovoltaic module prices continued their downward trend in July, falling by more than 2% over June’s average prices and 44% down annually, according to IMS Research.
Slow road from classic Bluetooth to Bluetooth Smart in consumer medical devices
Transition from Classic Bluetooth to Bluetooth Smart in consumer medical devices will be slow, predicts IMS Research.
Chinese government comes to the rescue of its domestic PV manufacturers
China’s photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing base saw a major setback in the first and second quarters of 2012.
Survey ranks audio brands most likely to influence new car decision
A soon-to-be published consumer survey from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) has ranked those audio brands most likely to influence consumers’ new car buying habits.
xTCA standards drive growth in embedded market
Sales of xTCA boards are forecast to grow from $400 million in 2012, to just under $700 million in 2016.
Global PV inverter market to return to growth in 2012 and exceed $7 billion
The global photovoltaic (PV) inverter market is predicted to grow by 23% in 2012 and hit almost 32 GW.
Power semiconductor market to grow $9 billion over the next five years
The global power discrete and module market is forecast to grow by $9 billion to reach $26.2 billion in 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research.
For wireless power market success, look to the East
Japan is forecast to become the leading market for wireless power technology this year.