Top Ten Solar Market Forecasts in 2013

In the context of a global economic slowdown, overcapacity, falling prices, and trade tensions, the solar PV market in 2012 faced significant challenges, with gloom becoming the dominant theme. However, despite these difficulties, some positive developments were expected to emerge in 2013, according to industry analysts. Ash Sharma, director of solar energy research at IHS Corp., noted that the photovoltaic industry was undergoing a difficult phase. "Government subsidies have been cut, and product prices have dropped globally," he said, highlighting the tough environment for solar companies. Trade disputes between major players also created additional pressure. Yet, he pointed out that there were still bright spots on the horizon. "The installed capacity of photovoltaic power plants is rising, and technological innovation is continuously improving efficiency. The growth in China and the U.S. markets could offset weakness in Europe due to the debt crisis." IHS recently released its top ten solar market forecasts for 2013: 1. Global solar PV installations are expected to grow by double digits in 2013, but industry revenue will decline slightly from $77 billion in 2012 to $75 billion. This drop is driven by lower installation volumes and declining system prices. 2. Industry consolidation will continue. By the end of 2012, fewer than 150 companies remained in the upstream solar sector, down from 750 in 2010. Many smaller firms will be forced out of the market, while integrated companies may struggle to sustain operations. 3. PV module prices are expected to stabilize and recover in the second half of 2013. After years of price declines, the market is expected to reach a more balanced state. 4. Solar trade wars will persist in 2013. Multiple trade complaints involving China, the EU, the U.S., and India are ongoing, though these measures fail to address the underlying issue of overcapacity. 5. South Africa and Romania are set to become emerging solar markets. Although their current installations are low, both countries plan to add hundreds of megawatts in 2013. South Africa’s growth is driven by a 2012 tender, while Romania’s comes from its “Green Certificate” program. 6. The European market may still see double-digit returns in 2013. Existing subsidy programs continue to attract investment, and even without incentives, the region's mature market is moving toward grid parity. 7. Solar power is expected to surpass wind in new U.S. installations in 2013. This shift is partly due to uncertainty around wind power tax credits, highlighting the growing competitiveness of solar energy. 8. China is projected to become the world’s largest solar market in 2013, with total installed capacity exceeding 6 GW, surpassing Germany. 9. Energy storage is set to transform the solar industry. Increased use of batteries will allow solar energy to be used more efficiently, reducing reliance on the grid during peak hours. 10. New technologies will benefit equipment suppliers. Innovation will help reduce costs and increase revenue, creating new opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers alike. Forbes also featured expert predictions, noting that while hardware costs will decrease, soft costs such as installation and access will remain a challenge. Meanwhile, industry consolidation and increased subsidies in certain countries are expected to drive large-scale growth. Rafael Kevin of the U.S. Cleantech Group emphasized that the solar industry must continue consolidating. He also predicted a reduction in residential solar subsidies, reflecting a more rational and sustainable market.

Level Transmitter

The liquid level transmitter can convert the changes of various level parameters into analog signals, and transmit them to the control room remotely for centralized display, alarm or automatic control of secondary instruments or computers. Its good structure and installation method can be applied to the continuous detection of liquid level, material level or material level under special conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, strong corrosion, easy crystallization, anti-clogging, anti-cold junction, and solid powdery and granular materials. , can be widely used in detection and control in various industrial processes.

Liquid level transmitters can be applied to liquid Level Measurement and control in industrial sites, rural water supply and sewage treatment, petroleum, chemical industry, power plants, hydrological monitoring, reservoirs, dams, hydropower construction and other fields of liquid level measurement and control. Liquid level transmitters have input type, straight rod type, flange type, threaded type, inductive type, screw-in type, floating ball structure design, with anti-blocking type design, simple device, convenient use and strong interchangeability , The high-quality sensor has high sensitivity and fast response speed, accurately reflects the slight changes in the flow or static liquid level, and has high measurement accuracy.

Advantages of Level Transmitters

1. The device is simple, easy to use, and has strong interchangeability.

2. It is suitable for measuring the liquid level and interface of the liquid medium in the container. In addition to on-site instructions, it can also be equipped with remote transmitters, alarm switches, and complete detection functions.

3. The reading is intuitive and eye-catching, and the direction of the observation indicator can be changed according to the user's needs.

4. The measurement range is large, not limited by the height of the storage tank.

5. The indicating mechanism is completely isolated from the measured medium, with good sealing performance, high reliability and safe use.

6. Simple structure, convenient installation, convenient maintenance, corrosion resistance, no power supply, explosion-proof.

7. The high-quality sensor has high sensitivity and fast response speed, accurately reflects the slight changes of flowing or static liquid level, and has high measurement accuracy.

8. With intrinsically safe explosion-proof and isolated explosion-proof capabilities, it can be used in various dangerous places.

9. With anti-blocking design, it can realize the measurement of the liquid level of paste medium.

10.100% equal division scale, LED/LCD indicator head, very convenient to read on site.

11.4~20mA two-wire signal transmission, strong anti-interference ability and long transmission distance.

12. Exquisite and unique zero point, full scale, and nonlinear compensation ensure the accuracy and stability of the instrument within the range of operating conditions.

13. The Pressure Sensor directly senses the liquid level pressure and is not affected by the foaming and accumulation of the medium.

14. Wide range of tested media can be used, such as oil, water and paste, with certain anti-corrosion ability.

Classification of liquid level transmitters

1. Single flange liquid level transmitter

Single-flange liquid level transmitters have flat flanges and flange liquid level transmitters with insert barrels, both of which are suitable for single-flange liquid level transmitters that use the gravity of the medium to be measured to measure the height of the liquid level. For medium with high viscosity and easy crystallization, it is generally used in open containers or equipment installations.

2. Double flange liquid level transmitter

The double-flange liquid level transmitter is a Differential Pressure Transmitter, which provides a reliable measurement method to prevent the measured medium from directly contacting the isolation diaphragm of the transmitter. The main features are the need to isolate the high-temperature medium from the transmitter, the measurement medium has a corrosive effect on the sensitive components of the transmitter, the suspension liquid or high-viscosity medium, the measured medium solidifies or crystallizes due to changes in the environment or process temperature, and the measured medium is replaced It needs to be strictly purified to measure the first class. Double flange liquid level transmitter is mainly used in the measurement of liquid level in sealed pressure vessels.

3. Submersible liquid level transmitter

The submersible liquid level transmitter has rod type and arm type. Its principle is based on the principle that the measured liquid static pressure is proportional to the height of the liquid. It uses the piezoresistive effect of diffused silicon or ceramic sensitive elements to convert the static pressure into electricity. Signal. After temperature compensation and linear correction, it is converted into 4~20mA current signal output. Due to the characteristics of this transmitter, such as convenient installation, strong adaptability, etc., it can perform high-precision measurement from water, oil to paste with high viscosity, and is not affected by the foaming and accumulation of the measured medium. It is generally used in open Devices for mouthpieces or equipment.

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