2012 World Renewable Energy Connector Market
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Bishop and Associates Inc. announces the release of a new twelve chapter, 211 page research report providing both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the World Renewable Energy Market for connectors. This report explores the solar and wind energy market segments within the Renewable Energy market, focusing on applications that represent growth opportunities for connector manufacturers actively selling into these markets. Both contain an impressive amount of interconnect content, ongoing product development, new standards and technologies, with strong global attention and economic support.
Each chapter specific to the noted renewable energy segments identifies connector content and opportunities, as well as market conditions, market drivers, key players, technology and applications. A series of tables and charts for each market segment includes 2010 and 2011 connector sales by product type and region, with percent change. In addition, a five-year forecast (2011 to 2016) is provided by region, connector category and CAGR.
Renewable Energy Market
Renewable energy installations are making significant contributions to the global energy supply. The global renewable energy market grew by 8% in 2011. Globally, wind and solar PV accounted for almost 40% and 30% of new renewable capacity, respectively. By the end of 2011, operating renewable capacity comprised more than 25% of total global power generating capacity and supplied an estimated 20.3% of global electricity.
Renewable energy demand has generated a series of new connectors that address the unique performance and environmental resistance required by equipment related to solar panel arrays and wind turbine farms. Prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions, as well as UV, and salt spray requires extensive sealing mechanisms to insure reliable service over many years. These requirements are also being fulfilled by many of the standard connectors in the market today.
Each chapter specific to the noted renewable energy segments identifies connector content and opportunities, as well as market conditions, market drivers, key players, technology and applications. A series of tables and charts for each market segment includes 2010 and 2011 connector sales by product type and region, with percent change. In addition, a five-year forecast (2011 to 2016) is provided by region, connector category and CAGR.
Renewable Energy Market
Renewable energy installations are making significant contributions to the global energy supply. The global renewable energy market grew by 8% in 2011. Globally, wind and solar PV accounted for almost 40% and 30% of new renewable capacity, respectively. By the end of 2011, operating renewable capacity comprised more than 25% of total global power generating capacity and supplied an estimated 20.3% of global electricity.
Renewable energy demand has generated a series of new connectors that address the unique performance and environmental resistance required by equipment related to solar panel arrays and wind turbine farms. Prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions, as well as UV, and salt spray requires extensive sealing mechanisms to insure reliable service over many years. These requirements are also being fulfilled by many of the standard connectors in the market today.
CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
Objectives and Scope
Renewable Energy Market Segments
Methodology
Regional Markets
Connector Types (by Product Category)
Not Included in this Report
CHAPTER 2 RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Market Drivers
Regional Market Activity
Renewable Power Capacities, Top Seven Countries, 2011
Renewable Energy Industry
Investment Trends in the Renewable Energy Market
2011 Renewable Energy Market Segment Highlights
Wind Energy
Wind Energy Total World Capacity, 1996 – 2011
Solar Energy
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Solar PV Total World Capacity, 1996 – 2011
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP)
CSP Total World Capacity, 1998 – 2011
Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling
Other Renewable Energy Resources
Geothermal Heat and Power
Hydropower
Ocean Energy
Outlook for Global Renewable Energy
CHAPTER 3 RENEWABLE ENERGY CONNECTOR MARKET ANALYSIS
World Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region 2011 – 2016
World Industrial and Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Renewable Energy Connector Market 2010, 2011 and 2012
World 2010, 2011 and 2012 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region
World 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region
Renewable Energy Connector Market 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Renewable Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
North America Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Europe Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Japan Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
China Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
ROW Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Wind Energy Connector Market 2010, 2011 and 2012
World 2010, 2011 and 2012 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region
World 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region0
Wind Energy Connector Market 2011 – 20161
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR1
2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region1
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region2
Solar Energy Connector Market 2010, 2011 and 20123
World 2010, 2011 and 2012 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change3
2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region3
World 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region4
Solar Energy Connector Market 2011 – 20165
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR5
2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region5
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region6
Renewable Energy Connectors7
Application and Connector Technology Trends7
Critical Performance Attributes (typical)7
Connector Product Types (examples)8
Selected Applicable Industry Standards8
Renewable Energy Market Outlook9
CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET
Global Energy Consumption in 2011
World Energy Consumption, 1986 – 2011
Global Investment in Renewable Energy
Policy and Regulatory Framework
Power Generation Policies
City and Local Government Policies
Other Renewable Heating and Cooling Policies
Rural Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Market Outlook
CHAPTER 5 OVERVIEW OF SOLAR ENERGY
Advantages / Growth Drivers for Solar Energy
Economic and Employment Benefits
Financial Incentives
Challenges and Barriers for Solar Energy
System Prices
High Power Costs
Environmental Impacts
Solar Technology and Applications
Solar Technology
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
Low-temperature ST
Solar Standards
National Electrical Code® (NEC)
CLC/TC 82
Japan Electrical Safety and Environment Technology Laboratories (JET)
Standards Committees and Organizations for the Solar Energy Market
Research and Development
Connectivity in Solar PV Applications
Outlook for Solar Energy
CHAPTER 6 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MARKET
Solar PV Overview
Solar PV Total Operating Capacity, Top 15 Countries, 2011
2011 Global Solar PV Total Operating Capacity, Top 15 Countries % Share
Notable Trends in Solar PV
Regional Solar PV Market
Solar PV Newly Connected Capacity, Top 15 Countries, 2011
Europe
North America
Japan
China
Asia-Pacific
ROW
Market Outlook for Solar PV
Annual Solar Power Market Forecast by Region 2012 – 2016 (GW)
Solar PV Industry
Key Players in the Solar PV Industry
Top 15 Solar PV Module Manufacturers Market Share, 2011
Solar PV Supply Chain0
Basic Structure of the Solar PV Supply Chain1
Solar Supply Chain: from Raw Material to Installation1
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology
Applications
Components of a Solar Photovoltaic System
PV Cells
PV Cell Trends
PV Modules
PV Arrays
Junction Boxes
Interconnect Solutions (Connectors and Cables)
Common Features of Junction Boxes, Connectors and Cables
AC Modules
Balance of System (BOS) Components
Inverters (see CSP Monitoring and Control Solutions for additional information)
Inverter Shipments by Power Rating in 2011
Solar Power Inverter Block Diagram
DC and AC Disconnects
Tracker Systems
Combiner Box
Batteries
Charge Controller
Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV)
Other PV Applications
Building-integrated PV (BIPV)
Solar Energy for Military Applications
Solar Innovation in Commercial Applications
CHAPTER 7 CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER (CSP)
CSP Overview
Growth Drivers
Barriers
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Market
Operational Solar Thermal Power Stations
Solar Thermal Power Stations under Construction
Market Outlook for CSP
CSP Market Revenue Forecast
CSP Industry
Key Players in the CSP Industry
CSP Supply Chain
Basic Structure of the CSP Value Chain
CSP Technology
Parabolic Trough
Layout of a Typical Parabolic Trough Power Plant
Solar Power Towers
Solar Power Tower Energy Conversion Process
Dish/Engine Systems
Which CSP Technology Works Best?
Monitoring and Control Solutions for Utility-Scale Solar Installations
Key Components and Layout of a Typical Utility-scale Solar PV Plant
Interconnect opportunities in Utility-scale CSP or CPV Solar Installations
Inverters used in Utility-scale Solar Applications
Low-temperature Solar Thermal
CHAPTER 8 WIND ENERGY OVERVIEW
Wind Energy Overview
Advantages / Growth Drivers for Wind Energy
Security of Supply
Economic Considerations
Environmental Concerns
Policy
Developing International Standards
Challenges and Barriers for Wind Energy
Environmental Impacts
Visual Impact
Noise
Birds and Bats
Offshore Wind Farms
Radar Interference
Understanding Integration and Resource Planning
Wind Turbine Applications
Small Wind Energy Systems
Onshore Wind Farms
Offshore Wind Farms
Operating Principles of Wind Turbines
Types of Wind Turbines
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT)
Turbine Size
Wind Technology
CHAPTER 9 SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Small Wind Energy Systems
CHAPTER 10 OFFSHORE WIND FARMS
Offshore Wind Farms
Regional Market Activity for Offshore Wind Energy
Europe
China
Japan
Korea
USA
Offshore Wind Industry
Global Offshore Wind – Installed Capacity
2011 Global Offshore Wind – Cumulative Installed Capacity Market Share
Offshore Wind Supply Chain
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Structure
Offshore Wind Technology
Key Components – Offshore Wind Turbines
CHAPTER 11 ONSHORE WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Regional Wind Energy Market
Cumulative Wind Power Capacity, Top 10 Countries, 2011
New Installed Wind Power Capacity, Top 10 Countries, 2011
China
Europe
North America
Japan
Asia-Pacific
Rest of World (ROW)
Market Outlook for Wind Energy
Annual Wind Power Market Forecast by Region 2012 – 2016 (GW)
Wind Energy Industry
Key Players in the Wind Energy Industry
2011 Top 10 Wind Turbine Manufacturers
Top 10 Wind Turbine Manufacturers 2011 Market ShareOnshore Wind Energy Supply Chain
Onshore Wind Supply Chain Structure
Supply Chain Regional Trends
Components of a Wind Power System
Connectivity in Wind Energy
Major Connector Suppliers
Diagram Identifying the Major Components in a Wind Turbine
Nacelle
Rotor Hub and Blades
Electrical Drive Train (Generator System)
Schematic of a Doubly-fed, Full Converter
Diagram of a Slip Ring Assembly
Yaw and Pitch Control Systems
Tower
Tower Base and Grid Connection System
Power Substation
Wind Turbine / Wind Park Control Center
Typical Layout of a Wind Farm Control Center and Network Management System
CHAPTER 12 STATISTICAL OVERVIEW: RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET FOR CONNECTORS
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2011
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region
World Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
2011 World Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors by Connector Family and Region, 2010 – 2011
North America 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Europe 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Japan 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
China 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Asia Pacific 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
ROW 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
World Wind Energy Market Connector Sales, by Connector Family, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
2011 World Wind Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with Percent Change
Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and Region, 2010 – 2011
North America 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Europe 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Japan 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
China 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Asia Pacific 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
ROW 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
2011 World Solar Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with Percent Change
Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and Region, 2010 – 2011
North America 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Europe 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Japan 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
China 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Asia Pacific 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
ROW 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors 2011 – 2016
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
2016 World Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with 5-Year CAGR
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, Region, 2011 – 2016
North America 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Europe 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Japan 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
China 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Asia Pacific 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
ROW 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
World Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
2016 World Wind Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with 5-Year CAGR
Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and Region, 2011 – 2016
North America 2011 and 2016 Wind Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Europe 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Japan 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
China 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Asia Pacific 2011 and 2016 Wind Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
ROW 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
2016 World Solar Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with 5-Year CAGR
Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and by Region, 2011 – 2016
North America 2011 and 2016 Solar Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Europe 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Japan 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
China 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Asia Pacific 2011 and 2016 Solar Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
ROW 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2016, by Year, Conn Family, Region
2010 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2012 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2013 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2014 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2015 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
Wind Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2016, by Year, Connector Family and Region
2010 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2012 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2013 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2014 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2015 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
Solar Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2016, by Year, Connector Family and Region
2010 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2012 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2013 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2014 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2015 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
Objectives and Scope
Renewable Energy Market Segments
Methodology
Regional Markets
Connector Types (by Product Category)
Not Included in this Report
CHAPTER 2 RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Market Drivers
Regional Market Activity
Renewable Power Capacities, Top Seven Countries, 2011
Renewable Energy Industry
Investment Trends in the Renewable Energy Market
2011 Renewable Energy Market Segment Highlights
Wind Energy
Wind Energy Total World Capacity, 1996 – 2011
Solar Energy
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Solar PV Total World Capacity, 1996 – 2011
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP)
CSP Total World Capacity, 1998 – 2011
Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling
Other Renewable Energy Resources
Geothermal Heat and Power
Hydropower
Ocean Energy
Outlook for Global Renewable Energy
CHAPTER 3 RENEWABLE ENERGY CONNECTOR MARKET ANALYSIS
World Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region 2011 – 2016
World Industrial and Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Renewable Energy Connector Market 2010, 2011 and 2012
World 2010, 2011 and 2012 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region
World 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region
Renewable Energy Connector Market 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Renewable Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
North America Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Europe Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Japan Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
China Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
ROW Renewable Energy Market Connector Sales Forecast 2011 – 2016
Wind Energy Connector Market 2010, 2011 and 2012
World 2010, 2011 and 2012 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region
World 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region0
Wind Energy Connector Market 2011 – 20161
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR1
2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region1
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region2
Solar Energy Connector Market 2010, 2011 and 20123
World 2010, 2011 and 2012 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change3
2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region3
World 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region4
Solar Energy Connector Market 2011 – 20165
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR5
2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region5
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region6
Renewable Energy Connectors7
Application and Connector Technology Trends7
Critical Performance Attributes (typical)7
Connector Product Types (examples)8
Selected Applicable Industry Standards8
Renewable Energy Market Outlook9
CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET
Global Energy Consumption in 2011
World Energy Consumption, 1986 – 2011
Global Investment in Renewable Energy
Policy and Regulatory Framework
Power Generation Policies
City and Local Government Policies
Other Renewable Heating and Cooling Policies
Rural Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Market Outlook
CHAPTER 5 OVERVIEW OF SOLAR ENERGY
Advantages / Growth Drivers for Solar Energy
Economic and Employment Benefits
Financial Incentives
Challenges and Barriers for Solar Energy
System Prices
High Power Costs
Environmental Impacts
Solar Technology and Applications
Solar Technology
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
Low-temperature ST
Solar Standards
National Electrical Code® (NEC)
CLC/TC 82
Japan Electrical Safety and Environment Technology Laboratories (JET)
Standards Committees and Organizations for the Solar Energy Market
Research and Development
Connectivity in Solar PV Applications
Outlook for Solar Energy
CHAPTER 6 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MARKET
Solar PV Overview
Solar PV Total Operating Capacity, Top 15 Countries, 2011
2011 Global Solar PV Total Operating Capacity, Top 15 Countries % Share
Notable Trends in Solar PV
Regional Solar PV Market
Solar PV Newly Connected Capacity, Top 15 Countries, 2011
Europe
North America
Japan
China
Asia-Pacific
ROW
Market Outlook for Solar PV
Annual Solar Power Market Forecast by Region 2012 – 2016 (GW)
Solar PV Industry
Key Players in the Solar PV Industry
Top 15 Solar PV Module Manufacturers Market Share, 2011
Solar PV Supply Chain0
Basic Structure of the Solar PV Supply Chain1
Solar Supply Chain: from Raw Material to Installation1
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology
Applications
Components of a Solar Photovoltaic System
PV Cells
PV Cell Trends
PV Modules
PV Arrays
Junction Boxes
Interconnect Solutions (Connectors and Cables)
Common Features of Junction Boxes, Connectors and Cables
AC Modules
Balance of System (BOS) Components
Inverters (see CSP Monitoring and Control Solutions for additional information)
Inverter Shipments by Power Rating in 2011
Solar Power Inverter Block Diagram
DC and AC Disconnects
Tracker Systems
Combiner Box
Batteries
Charge Controller
Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV)
Other PV Applications
Building-integrated PV (BIPV)
Solar Energy for Military Applications
Solar Innovation in Commercial Applications
CHAPTER 7 CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER (CSP)
CSP Overview
Growth Drivers
Barriers
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Market
Operational Solar Thermal Power Stations
Solar Thermal Power Stations under Construction
Market Outlook for CSP
CSP Market Revenue Forecast
CSP Industry
Key Players in the CSP Industry
CSP Supply Chain
Basic Structure of the CSP Value Chain
CSP Technology
Parabolic Trough
Layout of a Typical Parabolic Trough Power Plant
Solar Power Towers
Solar Power Tower Energy Conversion Process
Dish/Engine Systems
Which CSP Technology Works Best?
Monitoring and Control Solutions for Utility-Scale Solar Installations
Key Components and Layout of a Typical Utility-scale Solar PV Plant
Interconnect opportunities in Utility-scale CSP or CPV Solar Installations
Inverters used in Utility-scale Solar Applications
Low-temperature Solar Thermal
CHAPTER 8 WIND ENERGY OVERVIEW
Wind Energy Overview
Advantages / Growth Drivers for Wind Energy
Security of Supply
Economic Considerations
Environmental Concerns
Policy
Developing International Standards
Challenges and Barriers for Wind Energy
Environmental Impacts
Visual Impact
Noise
Birds and Bats
Offshore Wind Farms
Radar Interference
Understanding Integration and Resource Planning
Wind Turbine Applications
Small Wind Energy Systems
Onshore Wind Farms
Offshore Wind Farms
Operating Principles of Wind Turbines
Types of Wind Turbines
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT)
Turbine Size
Wind Technology
CHAPTER 9 SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Small Wind Energy Systems
CHAPTER 10 OFFSHORE WIND FARMS
Offshore Wind Farms
Regional Market Activity for Offshore Wind Energy
Europe
China
Japan
Korea
USA
Offshore Wind Industry
Global Offshore Wind – Installed Capacity
2011 Global Offshore Wind – Cumulative Installed Capacity Market Share
Offshore Wind Supply Chain
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Structure
Offshore Wind Technology
Key Components – Offshore Wind Turbines
CHAPTER 11 ONSHORE WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Regional Wind Energy Market
Cumulative Wind Power Capacity, Top 10 Countries, 2011
New Installed Wind Power Capacity, Top 10 Countries, 2011
China
Europe
North America
Japan
Asia-Pacific
Rest of World (ROW)
Market Outlook for Wind Energy
Annual Wind Power Market Forecast by Region 2012 – 2016 (GW)
Wind Energy Industry
Key Players in the Wind Energy Industry
2011 Top 10 Wind Turbine Manufacturers
Top 10 Wind Turbine Manufacturers 2011 Market ShareOnshore Wind Energy Supply Chain
Onshore Wind Supply Chain Structure
Supply Chain Regional Trends
Components of a Wind Power System
Connectivity in Wind Energy
Major Connector Suppliers
Diagram Identifying the Major Components in a Wind Turbine
Nacelle
Rotor Hub and Blades
Electrical Drive Train (Generator System)
Schematic of a Doubly-fed, Full Converter
Diagram of a Slip Ring Assembly
Yaw and Pitch Control Systems
Tower
Tower Base and Grid Connection System
Power Substation
Wind Turbine / Wind Park Control Center
Typical Layout of a Wind Farm Control Center and Network Management System
CHAPTER 12 STATISTICAL OVERVIEW: RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET FOR CONNECTORS
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2011
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region
World Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region, Percent Change
2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
2011 World Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors by Connector Family and Region, 2010 – 2011
North America 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Europe 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Japan 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
China 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Asia Pacific 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
ROW 2010 and 2011 Renewable Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
World Wind Energy Market Connector Sales, by Connector Family, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
2011 World Wind Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with Percent Change
Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and Region, 2010 – 2011
North America 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Europe 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Japan 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
China 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Asia Pacific 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
ROW 2010 and 2011 Wind Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2010 – 2011
World 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
2011 World Solar Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with Percent Change
Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and Region, 2010 – 2011
North America 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Europe 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Japan 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
China 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Asia Pacific 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
ROW 2010 and 2011 Solar Energy Sales by Connector Family, Percent Change
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors 2011 – 2016
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Region, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region, 5-Year CAGR
2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales Forecast by Region
World Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Renewable Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
2016 World Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with 5-Year CAGR
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, Region, 2011 – 2016
North America 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Europe 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Japan 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
China 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Asia Pacific 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
ROW 2011 and 2016 Renewable Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
World Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
2016 World Wind Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with 5-Year CAGR
Wind Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and Region, 2011 – 2016
North America 2011 and 2016 Wind Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Europe 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Japan 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
China 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Asia Pacific 2011 and 2016 Wind Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
ROW 2011 and 2016 Wind Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
World Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family, 2011 – 2016
World 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
2016 World Solar Energy Connector Sales by Connector Family with 5-Year CAGR
Solar Energy Market for Connectors, by Connector Family and by Region, 2011 – 2016
North America 2011 and 2016 Solar Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Europe 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Japan 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
China 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Asia Pacific 2011 and 2016 Solar Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
ROW 2011 and 2016 Solar Energy Sales Forecast by Connector Family, 5-Year CAGR
Renewable Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2016, by Year, Conn Family, Region
2010 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2011 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2012 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2013 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2014 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2015 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2016 Renewable Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
Wind Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2016, by Year, Connector Family and Region
2010 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2011 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2012 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2013 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2014 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2015 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2016 Wind Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
Solar Energy Market for Connectors 2010 – 2016, by Year, Connector Family and Region
2010 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2011 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2012 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2013 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2014 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2015 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family
2016 Solar Energy Connector Sales by Region and Connector Family