The move comes as more and more makers of FPDs have taken advantage of growing demand for renewable energy solutions and begun producing solar cells.

The reports will provide global data, looking at market share and including forecasts based on technology, equipment and capacity.

Paul Semenza, DisplaySearch’s senior vice president, said: “We have covered solar as part of our display-related research for more than three years, and now that our FPD clients are expanding their business operations into solar, they’re demanding greater coverage in this market segment. We’ve built our reputation by demonstrating our expertise and quality in the FPD supply chain and look forward to expanding our reach into solar to further help our customers make smart business decisions by providing them with the data they need the most.”