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Solar thermal utilization is an important form of solar energy application, mainly including solar water heaters, solar thermal power generation, solar desalination, solar houses, solar cookers, solar greenhouses, solar drying systems, and solar refrigeration and air conditioning systems. In terms of current technology, the more mature applications are concentrated in photothermal power generation and solar water heaters. CSP power generation: Globally, by the end of 2009, the installed capacity of CSP plants in operation around the world was 668.15 MW. By 2010, this figure had risen to 988.65 MW. Of this total, trough-type CSP plants accounted for 94.57%, while tower-type plants made up 4.37%. Looking at the **distribution** of currently operational CSP power plants, the United States accounts for 48.95%, followed by Spain with 47.49%. It is estimated that by 2015, the global installed capacity for concentrated solar power generation will reach 24.5 GW, with a compound annual growth rate of 90%. By 2020, concentrated solar power generation will account for 1–1.2% of the global energy supply; by 2030, this share will rise to 3–3.6%, and by 2050 it will be 8.5–11.80%. In other words, by 2050 the installed capacity for concentrated solar power generation will reach 830 GW, with an additional 41 GW added each year. Looking at solar thermal power generation in China: In recent years, the role of solar thermal power generation has begun to increase significantly within China’s policies and plans for solar energy utilization. As the strategic importance of concentrated solar power generation in China’s energy structure increases, this industry is expected to receive more policy support, which in turn will accelerate its industrialization process. It is estimated that by 2015, China’s installed capacity for solar thermal power generation will reach around 3 GW, with a total market value of 45 billion yuan. Solar water heaters: As environmental degradation and shortages of energy resources become more widely recognized, solar energy, as a clean source of energy, is receiving increasing attention and being utilized more extensively. As a result, the solar water heater industry has seen significant growth. In 2009, the position of China’s solar water heater industry was significantly enhanced, **and the emphasis placed on the solar thermal utilization sector by various provinces, municipalities, and regions also increased markedly. 92 enterprises that produce solar water heaters were included in the program aimed at bringing such appliances to rural areas, and the initiative to deliver solar water heaters to rural regions was officially launched. Driven by the initiative to bring home appliances to rural areas, the market size for solar water heaters in China increased significantly in 2009, with an installed capacity of 145 million square meters. In 2010, the installed capacity of solar water heaters in China exceeded 168 million square meters. It is estimated that the installed capacity of solar water heaters in China will reach 400 million square meters by 2015, and 800 million square meters by 2020. This report utilizes long-term market data collected on the photothermal industry through forward-looking information to provide you with a comprehensive and accurate analytical framework from an overall industry perspective. The report mainly analyzes the development environment, current status, and risks of the solar thermal industry; the global development of the solar thermal power generation sector; the development of this sector in China; the costs and technologies associated with solar thermal power generation; the development of the solar water heater industry; the development of other sub-sectors within the solar thermal industry; and the operational conditions of key companies in this industry. At the same time, it is supplemented by comprehensive and detailed first-hand market data from the entire industry over the past few years, enabling you to gain a thorough and accurate understanding of the market trends and developments in the photovoltaic industry – thus gaining an advantage in competition! It is a valuable resource for photovoltaic companies, research institutions, sales firms, and investment companies to stay informed about the latest developments in this industry, seize market opportunities, make sound business decisions, and determine the right direction for their corporate development. Photothermal energy, photothermal industry, photothermal power generation, solar photothermal energy, utilization of photothermal energy. Source: http://baogao.qianzhan.com/report/detail/0be14c3f0dbb46a0.html