According to the UN's "Intangible Capital in Global Value Chain" report, China became the world leader in photovoltaic power generation-related patent applications during 2011-2015, accounting for about 46% of the world's first applications.
The report said that China has the largest share of the initial filing of technology for each photovoltaic sector such as silicon, wafers and cells, but the authors emphasize that China is more likely to replace solar cell technology than professionals specializing in solar cell technology Strong, the largest share in this area is still the United States, Japan and South Korea.The report emphasizes: 'These data stand in stark contrast to China's current competitive advantages in the production of crystalline batteries.'
More than half of China's applications from 2000 to 2015 are solar module technologies, with one-third involving solar cell technology and two-thirds wafer. The peak for the application is 2011, with about 15,000 and 20,000 Batteries and cells However, the number of applications dropped by 44% from 2011 to 2015. This decline is reflected in all aspects of the value chain, but silicon, batteries and manufacturing equipment are particularly noticeable. China did not record) is also due to the reduction in the number of applicants, and the number of applications for the applicant to increase.
The report said many PV players have been out of the market and becoming more difficult to access.However, surviving companies are responding by boosting innovation and applying for more patents.In addition, these players are focusing on innovation by focusing on The generation of technology that has come to deal with industry changes suggests that intellectual property that protects intellectual property may become more valuable as the sector reorganizes.
In addition, the UN report stressed that China has narrowed the technology gap in the past two years by gaining access to the necessary intellectual assets for different phases of the value chain, according to UN experts: 'There are two main channels of technology transfer: production equipment and skilled human capital.
The report further shows that in 2016, the world's major PV equipment suppliers are headquartered in China, followed by the United States, Germany and Japan.
The report also highlighted how brand protection is becoming more and more important in the photovoltaic market because of its growing results.In fact, the authors of the report believe that the intellectual property protection of intangible assets is not a key factor in the success of solar energy enterprises in China, But it could be a "key factor in business success in the coming decades."