Plunkett's Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Almanac 2016: Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies
PLUNKETT'S RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2016
Key Findings:
Statistical Tables Provided: 32
Companies Profiled: 280
Geographic Focus: Global
A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
Major Trends Affecting the Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry
1) Introduction
2) Small-Scale Solar Panel Installations Soar Through Subsidies, While Solar Cell Costs Plummet
3) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin-Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4) Utility-Scale Solar Plants, Including Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Are Operating, But Costs Are Massive
5) Wind Power
6) Hydroelectric Power
7) Geothermal Power
8) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
9) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11) Tidal Power
12) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
14) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Plan Gigafactory
15) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
16) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
17) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
18) The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
19) Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China, the UK and the Middle East
20) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
21) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
22) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
23) Production of Synthetic Crude from Kerogen Trapped in Shale Advances Through New Technologies
24) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
25) Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Results
Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Statistics
1) Global Alternative Energy Industry Overview
2) U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Overview
3) Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
4) Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels
5) Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
6) Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
7) World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2008-2040
8) World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region: 2008-2040
9) Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2012-2040
10) Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
11) Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
12) Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2014
13) Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2015
14) Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2003-July 2015
15) Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2014
16) Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2013-2014
17) U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1995-2014
18) Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
19) Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
20) Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
21) U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2008 vs. 2014
22) Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
23) Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
24) Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2015
25) Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2015
26) The 15 Largest Nuclear Reactors in the U.S.
27) Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2014
28) Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2015
29) Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2004-2014
30) U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2014-2016
31) Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2013-2015
32) Forecasted Costs of New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
Key Findings:
- Plunkett Research lists top 300 companies in Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.
- Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
- Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
- Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
- In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
- Industry Glossary
- Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
- Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry
Statistical Tables Provided: 32
Companies Profiled: 280
Geographic Focus: Global
A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
- How is the industry evolving?
- How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
- How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
- What is the size of the market now and in the future?
- What are the financial results of the leading companies?
- What are the names and titles of top executives?
- What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
Major Trends Affecting the Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry
1) Introduction
2) Small-Scale Solar Panel Installations Soar Through Subsidies, While Solar Cell Costs Plummet
3) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin-Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4) Utility-Scale Solar Plants, Including Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Are Operating, But Costs Are Massive
5) Wind Power
6) Hydroelectric Power
7) Geothermal Power
8) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
9) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11) Tidal Power
12) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
14) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Plan Gigafactory
15) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
16) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
17) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
18) The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
19) Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China, the UK and the Middle East
20) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
21) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
22) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
23) Production of Synthetic Crude from Kerogen Trapped in Shale Advances Through New Technologies
24) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
25) Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Results
Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Statistics
1) Global Alternative Energy Industry Overview
2) U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Overview
3) Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
4) Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels
5) Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
6) Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
7) World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2008-2040
8) World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region: 2008-2040
9) Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2012-2040
10) Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
11) Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
12) Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2014
13) Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2015
14) Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2003-July 2015
15) Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2014
16) Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2013-2014
17) U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1995-2014
18) Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
19) Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
20) Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
21) U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2008 vs. 2014
22) Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
23) Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
24) Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2015
25) Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2015
26) The 15 Largest Nuclear Reactors in the U.S.
27) Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2014
28) Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2015
29) Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2004-2014
30) U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2014-2016
31) Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2013-2015
32) Forecasted Costs of New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
CHAPTER 1: MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING THE RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY
1) INTRODUCTION
2) Small-Scale Solar Panel Installations Soar Through Subsidies, While Solar Cell Costs Plummet
3) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin-Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4) Utility-Scale Solar Plants, Including Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Are Operating, But Costs Are Massive
5) Wind Power
6) Hydroelectric Power
7) Geothermal Power
8) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
9) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11) Tidal Power
12) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
14) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Plan Gigafactory
15) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
16) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
17) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
18) The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
19) Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China, the UK and the Middle East
20) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
21) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
22) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
23) Production of Synthetic Crude from Kerogen Trapped in Shale Advances Through New Technologies
24) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
25) Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Results
CHAPTER 2: RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY STATISTICS
Global Alternative Energy Industry Overview
U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Overview
Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels
Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2008-2040
World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region: 2008-2040
Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2012-2040
Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2014
Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2015
Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2003-July 2015
Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2014
Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2013-2014
U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1995-2014
Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2008 vs. 2014
Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2015
Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2015
The 15 Largest Nuclear Reactors in the U.S.
Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2014
Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2015
Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2004-2014
U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2014-2016
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2013-2015
Forecasted Costs of New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANT RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY CONTACTS
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
CHAPTER 4: THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 300: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 300
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Glossary
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
CHAPTER 1: MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING THE RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY
1) INTRODUCTION
2) Small-Scale Solar Panel Installations Soar Through Subsidies, While Solar Cell Costs Plummet
3) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin-Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4) Utility-Scale Solar Plants, Including Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Are Operating, But Costs Are Massive
5) Wind Power
6) Hydroelectric Power
7) Geothermal Power
8) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
9) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11) Tidal Power
12) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
14) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Plan Gigafactory
15) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
16) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
17) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
18) The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
19) Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China, the UK and the Middle East
20) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
21) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
22) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
23) Production of Synthetic Crude from Kerogen Trapped in Shale Advances Through New Technologies
24) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
25) Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Results
CHAPTER 2: RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY STATISTICS
Global Alternative Energy Industry Overview
U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Overview
Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels
Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2008-2040
World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region: 2008-2040
Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2012-2040
Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2014
Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2014
Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2015
Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2003-July 2015
Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2014
Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2013-2014
U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1995-2014
Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2014
U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2008 vs. 2014
Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2008-2014
Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2015
Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2015
The 15 Largest Nuclear Reactors in the U.S.
Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2014
Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2015
Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2004-2014
U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2014-2016
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2013-2015
Forecasted Costs of New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANT RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY CONTACTS
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
CHAPTER 4: THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 300: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 300
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Glossary
