Alternative Energy: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 239 pages | ID: AE7D9EE1401EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on Alternative Energy provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

The report offers an aerial view of the global Alternative Energy industry, identifies major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers.

Regional markets elaborated upon include US, Canada, Japan, Europe, India, Australia, China, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Latin America among others.

The report also offers a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and corporate developments in addition to an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 617 companies active in the market.

Contents

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Clean Energy Trends: The Changing Face of the Future
Alternative Energy Gains Global Prominence
China Dominates Global Clean Energy Industry
Reduction in Prices Unravel New Growth Opportunities
Current & Future Analysis

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alternative Energy by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets with Annual Consumption in Terawatt-Hours for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 2. World 5-Year Perspective for Alternative Energy by Geographic Region Percentage Breakdown of Annual Consumption in Terawatt-Hours for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alternative Energy by Sector – Nuclear Power, Hydroelectricity and Other Renewables with Annual Consumption in Terawatt-Hours for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 4. World 5-Year Perspective for Alternative Energy by Sector Percentage Breakdown of Annual Consumption in Terawatt-Hours for Nuclear Power, Hydroelectricity and Other Renewables for Years 2011 & 2015

Market Dynamics
Global Renewable Energy Industry Recovers Post Economic Recession
Consolidation Imperative in the Current Economic Environment
Renewable Energy to Transform Rural Landscape in Developing Countries
Renewable Energy Targets and Initiatives
United States
Europe
Spain
Germany
China
India
Renewable Electricity and Green Power Purchasing Certificates
Market Challenges
Logistical and Financial Problems Force Closure of Clean-Technology Mega-Projects
Clean Technology Economics - A Long- Term Initiative
Rising Concerns Over Natural Resource Depletion May Eclipse Clean Tech Projects

2.REVIEW OF KEY SECTORS

Solar Energy: Riding on GREEN Strength
Solar Power: A Part of the Energy Mix Portfolio
Solar Photovoltaics Market
Long-term Prospects Upbeat for the PV Systems Market
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Market
A Peek into the Government Efforts Worldwide to Promote Solar Energy
China Outstrips Japan in Solar Cells Production

Table 5. World PV Cell Production (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country

Key Statistics

Table 6. Leading PV Module Suppliers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by MW Shipped

Table 7. Leading Solar Panel Producers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Production in MW

Wind Industry – An Overview
Wind Energy Recovers from Economic Doldrums
Europe and North America: The Wind Energy Heavyweights
What Makes Winds a Clean, Safe & Affordable Source of Energy?
Offshore Wind Energy: The Next Great Leap for the Wind Industry
Nuclear Power
Amidst Controversies Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback to the Fore
High Crude Oil Prices Stimulate Growth of Nuclear Power
Impact of Global Economic Recession on Nuclear Power Plans
Nuclear Energy: A Growing Need for Both Developed and Emerging Economies
Nuclear Power Share Undeterred Due to Rise in Average Load Factor
Capacity Expansions, Financial Incentives to Up Nuclear Power Production
Global Warming Concerns to Drive Demand for Nuclear Energy
Regulations: The Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP)
Biomass Power
Biofuels
Geothermal Power
Ocean Energy
Hydropower

3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Renewable Energy Sources
Solar Energy
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technology
Solar Power Tower
Solar Trough
Parabolic Dish System
Photovoltaics
Evolution of Photovoltaic Technology
Solar Technologies
Solar Lighting Methods
Daylighting Systems
Hybrid Solar Lighting
Uses of Solar Energy
Horticulture and Agriculture
Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling
Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar Distillation
Solar Water Disinfection
Solar Cookers
Waste Water Treatment
Process Heat
Evaporation Ponds
Solar Vehicles
Solar Chemical
Other Uses of Solar Energy
Experimental Use of Solar Energy
Solar Updraft Tower
Thermovoltaic Devices
Space Solar Power Systems
Applications and Advantages of Solar Energy
Methods for Storing Solar Energy
Wind Power
How Wind is Generated?
Wind Turbines
Drawbacks of Wind Power
Hydropower
Dedicated Hydroelectric Plants
Small-Scale Hydroelectric Power Plants
Benefits of Hydroelectricity
Drawbacks of Hydroelectric Power
Wave Power
Energy Generation Methods
Advantages of Wave Power
Drawbacks
Tidal Energy
Earth-Moon-Sun: Tidal Energy Generators
Types of Tidal Energy
Tidal Stream Systems
Barrages
Tidal Stream Generators
Shrouded Tidal Energy Turbine
Advantages and Disadvantages of Shrouded Turbines
Methods of Tidal Power Generation
Barrage Tidal Power
Ebb Generation
Flood Generation
Two-Basin Schemes
Biomass
Low Tech Methods
High Tech Methods
Impact of Biomass on Environment
Wood Biomass
Biofuels
Nuclear Power
Uranium – The Key Source of Nuclear Power Generation
Alternative Vehicle Fuels
Electricity

CNG & LNG

LPG

Hydrogen
Ethanol
Methanol
Biodiesel

4.EVOLUTION OF MAJOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES: AN OVERVIEW

Solar Energy
Solar Energy: Research & Development
Solar Energy: Market Development
Wind Energy
Wind Energy: Evolution and Development
Wind Energy: Advancements and Market Development
Hydroelectric Power

5.MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

6.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

7.PRODUCT LAUNCHES

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.NORTH AMERICA

1A.UNITED STATES

Alternative Energy Resources Gain Focus
Industry Regulations
Renewable Energy Market Overview
Solar Energy Market- An Overview
Government Policies Fuel Solar Energy Growth
Investment Scenario
US – The Global Leader in Wind Energy
Market Challenges
A Windmap of Windpower Status
California
Illinois
Minnesota
Texas
Iowa
Washington
Nuclear Energy Overview
US - A Major Industry Contributor
An Overview of Hydropower Industry
Biomass
Geothermal Market Overview

1B.CANADA

Wind Energy Overview
Ontario – A Leader in the Making
Solar Energy Overview

Table 8. Canadian PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Annual PV Power Installed (MW)

End Use Market
Equipment Market
PV Technology: The Prospects
The Barriers

2.JAPAN

Alternative Energy Overview
Solar Energy Overview
Japanese Players to Ramp Up Production to Regain Share
The NEDO Contribution
The METI Strategy
Wind Energy Overview
Geothermal Energy Overview

3.EUROPE

EC’s Proposals for Promoting Renewable Energy Sources

Table 9. EU Renewable Energy Targets for EU15 Countries by 2020

Government Incentives for New Energy Plants
PV Overview
Wind Energy Overview
The Regional Wind Energy Leaders
Offshore Wind Energy to Grow Exponentially
Offshore Wind Energy Challenges

Table 10. Leading Turbine Makers for the Offshore Grid (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Siemens, Vestas and REpower

Central and Eastern Europe Exhibit Strong Growth Potential
High and Low Growth Countries
Market Analytics

Table 11. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alternative Energy by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe with Annual Consumption in Terawatt Hours for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 12. European 5-Year Perspective for Alternative Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption in Terawatt Hours for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

3A.FRANCE

Renewable Energy Overview
Solar Energy Overview
Governmental Support and Funding
Wind Energy Overview

3B.GERMANY

Solar Energy Overview
Wind Energy Overview

3C.ITALY

Italian PV Market to Witness Robust Growth
Research Programs
A Brief Overview of the Italian Wind Energy Market
Leading Wind Energy Producers & Turbine Manufacturers
Geothermal Industry Overview

3D.UNITED KINGDOM

Renewable Energy Overview
Solar Energy Overview
Wind Energy Overview
Government Promotes Offshore Wind Farms
Natural Gas Overview
Biofuel Overview

3E.SPAIN

Renewable Energy Overview
Solar Energy Overview
Issues Before the Industry
Wind Energy Overview

3F.REST OF EUROPE

Romania
Renewable Energy Overview
Czech Republic
PV Industry Overview
Sweden
Alternative Energy Overview
Wind Energy Overview
Turkey
Wind Power Overview
Switzerland
Alternative Energy Overview
Estonia
Renewable Energy Overview
Finland
Renewable Energy Overview
Lithuania
Renewable Energy Overview
Latvia
Renewable Energy Overview
Denmark
Renewable Energy Overview
Wind Energy Overview
Netherlands

4.ASIA-PACIFIC

Renewable Energy Sector- An Overview
Southeast Asia Presents Immense Growth Prospects

Table 13. Renewable Energy Market in Southeast Asia: Percentage Share of Installed Capacity by Technology for the Years 2012 & 2015(E)

Geothermal and Biomass Energy Lead the Suite
Philippines Leads Southeast Asian Market for Renewable Energy
Solar Power Market- An Overview
Wind Energy - Asia-Pacific
China and India Drive Wind Energy Market in Asia
Wind Energy in Southeast Asia
Small Hydropower Plants – the Mainstay of Hydropower Sector in Southeast Asia
Philippines and Indonesia Lead Geothermal Power Sector in Southeast Asia
Substantial Resources Bode Strong Growth in Biomass Power
Key Markets
Biofuel Market Booming in Asia-Pacific
Market Analytics

Table 14. Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alternative Energy by Geographic Region – China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific with Annual Consumption in Terawatt hours for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 15. Asia Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Alternative Energy by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption in Terawatt Hours for China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific for Years 2011 & 2015

4A.CHINA

Rising Energy Demand Shifts Focus to Alternative Energy Sources
Alternative Energy Opportunities in China
Renewable Energy Market in China
Government Support for Renewable Energy Market
The Renewable Energy Act
Solar Energy Sector – A Review
China Poised to Become Major Solar Energy Consumer

Table 16. Leading Solar PV Manufacturers in China (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Revenues

Table 17. Top Solar Panel Producers in China (2010): Ranked by Estimated Production in Megawatts

Wind Energy Exhibits High Potential for Growth

4B.INDIA

Renewable Energy Market in India – A Primer
Government Support
Renewable Energy Resources to Fulfill Growing Energy Needs
An Overview of Solar Power Market
Major Players
India Treads Forward in Wind Energy
Increasing Focus on Small Hydropower Plants
Biofuel Market on Growth Path

4C.AUSTRALIA

An Overview of Renewable Energy Market
Huge Prospects Lie Within
PV Market – An Overview
Geothermal Market Overview

4D.THAILAND

Renewable Energy Market- An Overview
Solar Energy: Proving to be the Best Alternative
Hydroelectric Power Generation to Increase
Thailand Falls Short of Alternative Energy Targets

4E.PHILIPPINES

Alternative Energy – An Indispensable Constituent of Energy Mix

4F.INDONESIA

Renewable Energy Market- An Overview

4G.SOUTH KOREA

5.LATIN AMERICA

Renewable Energy Sources Gain Significance in Electricity Generation
Renewable Energy: Challenges
Government Initiatives in Different Latin American Countries
Costa Rica
Chile
Mexico
Central America and the Caribbean
Solar Energy Market
Wind Energy Market
Market Scenario
Technology Advancements Fuel Wind Power Growth
Biomass Market
Robust Growth Ahead in Biomass-Based Power Generation

5A.BRAZIL

Renewable Energy Industry – An Overview
Wind Energy Market
Biofuel Market Booming in Brazil

5B.MEXICO

Overview

6.REST OF WORLD

Wind Energy Continues to Expand in MENA Region
Nigeria
Algeria
Renewable Energy Production to Rise

Table 18. Renewable Power Production Capacity Forecast in Algeria by Domestic Consumption and Exports (In MW) for the Years 2010, 2015, and 2020

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