Geothermal Energy: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Geothermal Energy in MegaWatts.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.
Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles 95 companies including major Geothermal Energy Producers such as CalEnergy Generation, Calpine Corporation, Chevron Corporation, Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc., Davenport Power, LLC, Enel North America, Inc., Energy Development Corporation, Florida Power & Light Company, Green Rock Energy Limited., MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc., Northern California Power Agency, Petratherm, Ltd., PT Geo Dipa Energi, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, Ram Power, Corp., Reykjavik Energy, Sierra Geothermal Power Corp., Terra-Gen Power, LLC, and Vulcan Power Company.
Key Suppliers of Geothermal Energy Equipment also discussed in the report include Alstom Power, Ansaldo Energia , ClimateMaster, Inc., Econar Geosystems, LLC, Florida Heat Pump, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Geothermal Development Associates, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nuovo Pignone, Ormat Technologies, Inc., Toshiba Power Systems Company, and Waterfurnace International, Inc.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.
Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles 95 companies including major Geothermal Energy Producers such as CalEnergy Generation, Calpine Corporation, Chevron Corporation, Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc., Davenport Power, LLC, Enel North America, Inc., Energy Development Corporation, Florida Power & Light Company, Green Rock Energy Limited., MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc., Northern California Power Agency, Petratherm, Ltd., PT Geo Dipa Energi, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, Ram Power, Corp., Reykjavik Energy, Sierra Geothermal Power Corp., Terra-Gen Power, LLC, and Vulcan Power Company.
Key Suppliers of Geothermal Energy Equipment also discussed in the report include Alstom Power, Ansaldo Energia , ClimateMaster, Inc., Econar Geosystems, LLC, Florida Heat Pump, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Geothermal Development Associates, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nuovo Pignone, Ormat Technologies, Inc., Toshiba Power Systems Company, and Waterfurnace International, Inc.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definition and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Geothermal Energy: Some Tidbits
Current & Future Analysis
Geothermal Potential
Current Status
Market Drivers
Demand for Renewable Energy
Climate Change
High Availability
Government Incentives
Emergence of Novel Direct-Use Technologies
Hindrances to Further Development and Deployment of Geothermal Energy
Investment Uncertainty
High Risk Exploration Phase
Geographic Distribution & Transmission
Water: A Limited Resource
Advancements in Geothermal Technology
Exploration
Drilling
Power Plants
Environmental Influence
Emissions
Heavy Metals
Economic Viability of Geothermal Energy
2.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
Geothermal Energy – A Bright Future
Clean Energy Investments
Geothermal Energy Offers Sustainable and Economically Viable Alternative
I-GET – European Project with Global Reach
Demand for Geothermal Energy Rises
Global Potential and Overview of Geothermal Energy
Electricity Generation
Direct-Use
Geothermal Energy to Expand Market Share
Geothermal Energy Development Lags Other Renewable Energy Sources
3.MARKET ANALYSIS BY SELECT REGIONS
Geothermal Energy in Europe and Central Asia
Geothermal Energy Potential in India
Geothermal Companies in India
Indonesia – A Sneak Peak
4.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A Snapshot
Background
Brief History of Geothermal Production
Ancient Uses
Modern Uses
Applications
Alternative Uses
Benefits and Drawbacks
Cost Factor
Cost-Per-KWh Data for Geothermal Energy
Classification of Geothermal Energy Sources
Prerequisites for Usable Geothermal Resources
Traditional Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Plants
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Types of GHP Systems
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
Techniques for Extracting Geothermal Energy
Dry Steam
Flash Steam
Binary Cycle
Flash/Binary Combined Cycle
Emerging Technologies
Enhanced Geothermal System/Hot Dry Rock
Kalina System/Mixed Working Fluid
Supercritical Cycle
Geothermal Electricity Generation
Present Technology
Advanced Heat Extraction Technology
Geothermal Electricity Generation via Advanced Extraction Technology
Comparative Analysis of Renewable Energy Sources
Comparison Chart of Renewable Energy Sources
5.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Shasta Industries, Shea Homes® and Waterfurnace® International Develop BLU eQ™
WaterFurnace Launches Envision™ NSW Series Hydronic Units
WaterFurnace Launches Envision™ NDW Series Hydronic Units
WaterFurnace Introduces GeoTank line
6.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
IX-Geo and Aurora Energy Ventures Ink Agreement
Nevis Island Administration Extends Time Period for Geothermal Project
Sierra Geothermal Power Signs MoU with the Da'naxda'xw/Awaetlala Nation
KUTh Energy Receives License from Vanuatu Government
New Units at Lahendong Geothermal Power Plant Commence Production
Desert Valley Gold Purchases Mineral Rights to Blue Mountain
Raser Technologies Inks Agreement with Copper King Mining
IX Energy and Legatus6 Ink Agreement
PT PLN Establishes New Subsidiary
Geysir Green Energy Enhances Stake in Envent
PT Bakrie Power to Construct New Geothermal Power Plant
RWE Innogy and Daldrup & Sohne Establish Joint Venture
MOL and Green Rock Energy Buyout Enex’s Stake in CEGE
Enhanced Oil Resources and GreenFire Energy Sign Joint Venture Agreement
Magma Energy Purchases Minority Stake in HS Orka
Nevada Geothermal Power Establishes Geothermal Power Station
PannErgy and Miskolci Hoszolgaltato Establish Joint Venture
Standard Steam Trust Purchases Geothermal Acreage
KenGen to Invest in New Power Generation Projects
Arrow Signs MoU with Four Crystal and GTherm
GT Energy Enters into Strategic Alliance with Ballymena Borough Council
Institutional Investors Acquire Stake in Raser Technologies
Raser Enters into Agreement with Consortium
EDC Acquires Geothermal Plants
Envent Signs Power Purchase Agreement with BILECO
PannErgy Enters into Agreement with Koprovnican Local Council
PannErgy Enters into a Joint Venture with Kiskunhalas Local Council
Aboitiz Power Acquires Tiwi-Makban Plant
Western GeoPower Purchases Geothermal Lease
Alstom to Build Geothermal Power Plant
Petratherm Launches New Phase of Paralana Geothermal Project
Geothermal Development Associates Recommissions OEC at Aluto Langano Geothermal Plant
Enel North America Purchases Land Leases from Bureau of Land Management
Enel Green Power Sets Up New Geothermal Plants
Geysir Green Energy Increases Stake in HS Orka
Ram Power Concludes Business Combination with Western GeoPower and Polaris Geothermal
Geysir Green Energy Sells Stake in Western GeoPower
New Hope Acquires Stake in Planet Gas
Planet Gas Limited Acquires Gradient Energy
Ormat Technologies Receives Contract from Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica
A-Power Inks Agreement with Amraas International for Geothermal Plant
Raser Technologies Commences Production at Hatch Geothermal Power Plant
Alter NRG Corp Acquires CleanEnergy Developments
PLN and PT Pertamina to Spin Off PT Geo Dipa Energy
Ameresco Geothermal Partners with Molinaro Group
Ormat Industries Expands Production Capacity at Yavne Facility
PannErgy Establishes Geothermal Well
EDC Acquires Tongonan and Palinpinon Power Plants
U.S. Geothermal Commences Two Drilling Programs
PT Geo Dipa Energy to Sign Agreement with Bank Negara Indonesia led Consortium
EGS Receives Contract from Energy Development Committee
Ecuador to Establish Geothermal Power Plant
PLN Announces Plans for Geothermal Expansion
Sierra to Increase Stake in Cayley Geothermal to 100%
Jemez Pueblo Receives Grant from US Department
General Electric Receives Grant from U.S. DOE
Shaanxi Green Energy and Xiong County Launch Geothermal District Project
Enel to Invest in Geothermal Power
Indie Energy Systems Receives Grant from DOE
Petratherm Geothermal Energy Project Wins REDP Grant
G.E. Energy Financial Invests in Wayang Windu Plant
Ormat's Subsidiary and Nevada Power Enter Into PPA
Nevada Geothermal Power Receives Grant from DOE
Magma Energy to Acquire Stake in HS Orka from Geysir Green Energy
Leading Geothermal Players Consolidate
Eden Project and EGS Energy Collaborate
Enel North America Purchases Additional Geothermal Leases
KUTh Energy Signs MoU with UNELCO
Raser Technologies Leases Land for Geothermal Projects
Amsa Establishes Joint Venture with Enap
Nevada Power and Ormat Nevada Sign Joint Ownership Agreement
American Electric Receives Contract from Chevron Geothermal Indonesia
Raser Technologies Receives Land-Use Approval to Establish Geothermal Plant
GulfX and Torrens Energy Sign Cooperative Exploration Agreement
PT Star Energy to Establish New Units of Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Plant
Western GeoPower Inks Agreement with NCPA
U.S. Geothermal Acquires Geothermal Power Production Rights from Empire Geothermal
Guidance Management and Aragorn Receive Geothermal Energy Service Contract
Tata Power Buys Minority Stake in Geodynamics
MOL Enters into Joint Venture with Enex and Green Rock Energy to Form CEGE
Three Firms Receive Contracts from Department of Energy
Research Products Takes over Econar Energy Systems
Ormat Technologies Expands Olkaria III Geothermal Plant
PannErgy Enters into a Joint Venture with Tamasi Municipality
West Indies Power to Establish Geothermal Energy Plant in Nevis Island
Polaris Energy Selects Queiroz Galvao for Geothermal Expansion
Encore Energy Systems and Texas LLC, Energy America Geothermal Sign License Agreement
U.S. Geothermal and Gerlach Green Energy Enter into Joint Venture Agreement
AGL Energy Purchases Minority Stake in Torrens Energy
Raser Technologies Inks Financing Commitment Mandate with Merrill Lynch
Enel Group Establishes Enel Green Power
Geothermal Development Associates Signs Contract with PT PAL Indonesia
Panax Geothermal to Purchase Osiris Energy
MHI Supplies Geothermal Turbines to Reykjavik Energy
Ormat Concludes Stage II of Geothermal Power Plant Construction
Reykjavik Energy Selects Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Geothermal Plants
Pacific Gas & Electric Extends Contracts with Calpine
Renewable Energy Resources Acquires Minority Interest in Geysir Green Energy
Google.org Invests in Enhanced Geothermal Systems
7.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Geothermal Energy Producers
CalEnergy Generation (US)
Calpine Corporation (US)
Chevron Corporation (US)
Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc. (The Philippines)
Davenport Power, LLC (US)
Enel North America, Inc. (US)
Energy Development Corporation (The Philippines)
Florida Power & Light Company (US)
Green Rock Energy Limited (Australia)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company (US)
Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc. (Canada)
Northern California Power Agency (US)
Petratherm, Ltd. (Australia)
PT Geo Dipa Energi (Indonesia)
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (Indonesia)
Ram Power Corp. (US)
Reykjavik Energy (Iceland)
Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (Canada)
Terra-Gen Power, LLC (US)
Vulcan Power Company (US)
Suppliers of Geothermal Energy Equipment
Alstom Power (France)
Ansaldo Energia (Italy)
ClimateMaster, Inc. (US)
Econar Geosystems, LLC (US)
Florida Heat Pump (US)
Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Geothermal Development Associates (US)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Nuovo Pignone (Italy)
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (US)
Toshiba Power Systems Company (Japan)
Waterfurnace International, Inc. (US)
8.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
US Leads Geothermal Production
Opportunities for Geothermal Market
Challenges for Geothermal Market
Geothermal Energy Industry Holds Bright Prospects
State and Federal Policies Propel Geothermal Industry
Stimulus Spending Spurs Geothermal Projects
Geothermal Power Holds Promise for Coal Mines
Advantages
Progression of New Geothermal Projects
New Technologies to Drive Future Growth
Direct-use Applications
Market Outlook
Industry Consolidation to Increase
Overview of US Geothermal Industry
Resource Locations, Generation and Consumption
Geothermal Potential
Industry Regulations
Renewable Energy Mandates
US Provides Stimulus to Geothermal Development
Investment Outlook
Product Launches/Developments
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
CalEnergy Generation
Calpine Corporation
Chevron Corporation
ClimateMaster, Inc.
Davenport Power, LLC
Econar Geosystems, LLC
Enel North America, Inc.
Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Heat Pump
Geothermal Development Associates
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Northern California Power Agency
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
Ram Power Corp. (US)
Terra-Gen Power, LLC
Vulcan Power Company
Waterfurnace International, Inc.
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
2.JAPAN
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Resources Remain Untapped
Key Players
Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Toshiba Power Systems Company
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3.EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Energy Getting into Groove
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3A.ICELAND
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Market
Strategic Corporate Developments
Reykjavik Energy – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3B.ITALY
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
The Pioneer in Industrial Exploitation of Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy Sector to Register Steady Growth Rate
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
Ansaldo Energia
Nuovo Pignone
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3C.REST OF EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Energy – An Overview
Feed-in Tariffs Spur Growth
Geothermal Electricity Sector Witnessing Positive Growth in Germany
Strategic Corporate Developments
Alstom Power (France) – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
4A.INDONESIA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Increasing Market Investments
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy
PT Geo Dipa Energi
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4B.NEW ZEALAND
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4C.THE PHILIPPINES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Geothermal Installed Capacity to Increase
Overview of Electricity Generation
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc.
Energy Development Corporation
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4D.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Markets
Australia
Geothermal Market at a Glance
Renewable Energy Receives Support
Challenges for Geothermal Energy
India
Geothermal Potential Unexplored
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Green Rock Energy Limited (Australia)
Petratherm, Ltd. (Australia)
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
5.LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Active Investment in the Geothermal Energy Sector
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
5A.COSTA-RICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
5B.EL SALVADOR
Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
5C.MEXICO
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
5D.REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
6.REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Market
Canada
Geothermal Energy Market Set to Grow
Subsidies Propping up Geothermal Heat Pumps
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc. (Canada)
Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (Canada)
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 95 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 103)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Africa
Latin America
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definition and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Geothermal Energy: Some Tidbits
Current & Future Analysis
Geothermal Potential
Current Status
Market Drivers
Demand for Renewable Energy
Climate Change
High Availability
Government Incentives
Emergence of Novel Direct-Use Technologies
Hindrances to Further Development and Deployment of Geothermal Energy
Investment Uncertainty
High Risk Exploration Phase
Geographic Distribution & Transmission
Water: A Limited Resource
Advancements in Geothermal Technology
Exploration
Drilling
Power Plants
Environmental Influence
Emissions
Heavy Metals
Economic Viability of Geothermal Energy
2.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
Geothermal Energy – A Bright Future
Clean Energy Investments
Geothermal Energy Offers Sustainable and Economically Viable Alternative
I-GET – European Project with Global Reach
Demand for Geothermal Energy Rises
Global Potential and Overview of Geothermal Energy
Electricity Generation
Table 1. Global Geothermal Production (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy by Country – US, The Philippines, Mexico, Indonesia, Italy and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Direct-Use
Geothermal Energy to Expand Market Share
Geothermal Energy Development Lags Other Renewable Energy Sources
3.MARKET ANALYSIS BY SELECT REGIONS
Geothermal Energy in Europe and Central Asia
Geothermal Energy Potential in India
Geothermal Companies in India
Indonesia – A Sneak Peak
4.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A Snapshot
Background
Brief History of Geothermal Production
Ancient Uses
Modern Uses
Applications
Alternative Uses
Benefits and Drawbacks
Cost Factor
Cost-Per-KWh Data for Geothermal Energy
Table 2. Geothermal Competitive Power on US$-per-kW Basis
Classification of Geothermal Energy Sources
Prerequisites for Usable Geothermal Resources
Traditional Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Plants
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Types of GHP Systems
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
Techniques for Extracting Geothermal Energy
Dry Steam
Flash Steam
Binary Cycle
Flash/Binary Combined Cycle
Emerging Technologies
Enhanced Geothermal System/Hot Dry Rock
Kalina System/Mixed Working Fluid
Supercritical Cycle
Geothermal Electricity Generation
Present Technology
Advanced Heat Extraction Technology
Geothermal Electricity Generation via Advanced Extraction Technology
Comparative Analysis of Renewable Energy Sources
Comparison Chart of Renewable Energy Sources
Table 3. Estimated Land Requirement in Square Meters (m2) for Geothermal and Other Power Plants
5.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Shasta Industries, Shea Homes® and Waterfurnace® International Develop BLU eQ™
WaterFurnace Launches Envision™ NSW Series Hydronic Units
WaterFurnace Launches Envision™ NDW Series Hydronic Units
WaterFurnace Introduces GeoTank line
6.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
IX-Geo and Aurora Energy Ventures Ink Agreement
Nevis Island Administration Extends Time Period for Geothermal Project
Sierra Geothermal Power Signs MoU with the Da'naxda'xw/Awaetlala Nation
KUTh Energy Receives License from Vanuatu Government
New Units at Lahendong Geothermal Power Plant Commence Production
Desert Valley Gold Purchases Mineral Rights to Blue Mountain
Raser Technologies Inks Agreement with Copper King Mining
IX Energy and Legatus6 Ink Agreement
PT PLN Establishes New Subsidiary
Geysir Green Energy Enhances Stake in Envent
PT Bakrie Power to Construct New Geothermal Power Plant
RWE Innogy and Daldrup & Sohne Establish Joint Venture
MOL and Green Rock Energy Buyout Enex’s Stake in CEGE
Enhanced Oil Resources and GreenFire Energy Sign Joint Venture Agreement
Magma Energy Purchases Minority Stake in HS Orka
Nevada Geothermal Power Establishes Geothermal Power Station
PannErgy and Miskolci Hoszolgaltato Establish Joint Venture
Standard Steam Trust Purchases Geothermal Acreage
KenGen to Invest in New Power Generation Projects
Arrow Signs MoU with Four Crystal and GTherm
GT Energy Enters into Strategic Alliance with Ballymena Borough Council
Institutional Investors Acquire Stake in Raser Technologies
Raser Enters into Agreement with Consortium
EDC Acquires Geothermal Plants
Envent Signs Power Purchase Agreement with BILECO
PannErgy Enters into Agreement with Koprovnican Local Council
PannErgy Enters into a Joint Venture with Kiskunhalas Local Council
Aboitiz Power Acquires Tiwi-Makban Plant
Western GeoPower Purchases Geothermal Lease
Alstom to Build Geothermal Power Plant
Petratherm Launches New Phase of Paralana Geothermal Project
Geothermal Development Associates Recommissions OEC at Aluto Langano Geothermal Plant
Enel North America Purchases Land Leases from Bureau of Land Management
Enel Green Power Sets Up New Geothermal Plants
Geysir Green Energy Increases Stake in HS Orka
Ram Power Concludes Business Combination with Western GeoPower and Polaris Geothermal
Geysir Green Energy Sells Stake in Western GeoPower
New Hope Acquires Stake in Planet Gas
Planet Gas Limited Acquires Gradient Energy
Ormat Technologies Receives Contract from Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica
A-Power Inks Agreement with Amraas International for Geothermal Plant
Raser Technologies Commences Production at Hatch Geothermal Power Plant
Alter NRG Corp Acquires CleanEnergy Developments
PLN and PT Pertamina to Spin Off PT Geo Dipa Energy
Ameresco Geothermal Partners with Molinaro Group
Ormat Industries Expands Production Capacity at Yavne Facility
PannErgy Establishes Geothermal Well
EDC Acquires Tongonan and Palinpinon Power Plants
U.S. Geothermal Commences Two Drilling Programs
PT Geo Dipa Energy to Sign Agreement with Bank Negara Indonesia led Consortium
EGS Receives Contract from Energy Development Committee
Ecuador to Establish Geothermal Power Plant
PLN Announces Plans for Geothermal Expansion
Sierra to Increase Stake in Cayley Geothermal to 100%
Jemez Pueblo Receives Grant from US Department
General Electric Receives Grant from U.S. DOE
Shaanxi Green Energy and Xiong County Launch Geothermal District Project
Enel to Invest in Geothermal Power
Indie Energy Systems Receives Grant from DOE
Petratherm Geothermal Energy Project Wins REDP Grant
G.E. Energy Financial Invests in Wayang Windu Plant
Ormat's Subsidiary and Nevada Power Enter Into PPA
Nevada Geothermal Power Receives Grant from DOE
Magma Energy to Acquire Stake in HS Orka from Geysir Green Energy
Leading Geothermal Players Consolidate
Eden Project and EGS Energy Collaborate
Enel North America Purchases Additional Geothermal Leases
KUTh Energy Signs MoU with UNELCO
Raser Technologies Leases Land for Geothermal Projects
Amsa Establishes Joint Venture with Enap
Nevada Power and Ormat Nevada Sign Joint Ownership Agreement
American Electric Receives Contract from Chevron Geothermal Indonesia
Raser Technologies Receives Land-Use Approval to Establish Geothermal Plant
GulfX and Torrens Energy Sign Cooperative Exploration Agreement
PT Star Energy to Establish New Units of Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Plant
Western GeoPower Inks Agreement with NCPA
U.S. Geothermal Acquires Geothermal Power Production Rights from Empire Geothermal
Guidance Management and Aragorn Receive Geothermal Energy Service Contract
Tata Power Buys Minority Stake in Geodynamics
MOL Enters into Joint Venture with Enex and Green Rock Energy to Form CEGE
Three Firms Receive Contracts from Department of Energy
Research Products Takes over Econar Energy Systems
Ormat Technologies Expands Olkaria III Geothermal Plant
PannErgy Enters into a Joint Venture with Tamasi Municipality
West Indies Power to Establish Geothermal Energy Plant in Nevis Island
Polaris Energy Selects Queiroz Galvao for Geothermal Expansion
Encore Energy Systems and Texas LLC, Energy America Geothermal Sign License Agreement
U.S. Geothermal and Gerlach Green Energy Enter into Joint Venture Agreement
AGL Energy Purchases Minority Stake in Torrens Energy
Raser Technologies Inks Financing Commitment Mandate with Merrill Lynch
Enel Group Establishes Enel Green Power
Geothermal Development Associates Signs Contract with PT PAL Indonesia
Panax Geothermal to Purchase Osiris Energy
MHI Supplies Geothermal Turbines to Reykjavik Energy
Ormat Concludes Stage II of Geothermal Power Plant Construction
Reykjavik Energy Selects Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Geothermal Plants
Pacific Gas & Electric Extends Contracts with Calpine
Renewable Energy Resources Acquires Minority Interest in Geysir Green Energy
Google.org Invests in Enhanced Geothermal Systems
7.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Geothermal Energy Producers
CalEnergy Generation (US)
Calpine Corporation (US)
Chevron Corporation (US)
Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc. (The Philippines)
Davenport Power, LLC (US)
Enel North America, Inc. (US)
Energy Development Corporation (The Philippines)
Florida Power & Light Company (US)
Green Rock Energy Limited (Australia)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company (US)
Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc. (Canada)
Northern California Power Agency (US)
Petratherm, Ltd. (Australia)
PT Geo Dipa Energi (Indonesia)
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (Indonesia)
Ram Power Corp. (US)
Reykjavik Energy (Iceland)
Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (Canada)
Terra-Gen Power, LLC (US)
Vulcan Power Company (US)
Suppliers of Geothermal Energy Equipment
Alstom Power (France)
Ansaldo Energia (Italy)
ClimateMaster, Inc. (US)
Econar Geosystems, LLC (US)
Florida Heat Pump (US)
Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Geothermal Development Associates (US)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Nuovo Pignone (Italy)
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (US)
Toshiba Power Systems Company (Japan)
Waterfurnace International, Inc. (US)
8.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5. World Historic Review for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. World 13-Year Perspective for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Installed Capacity for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
US Leads Geothermal Production
Opportunities for Geothermal Market
Challenges for Geothermal Market
Geothermal Energy Industry Holds Bright Prospects
State and Federal Policies Propel Geothermal Industry
Stimulus Spending Spurs Geothermal Projects
Geothermal Power Holds Promise for Coal Mines
Advantages
Progression of New Geothermal Projects
Table 7. US Geothermal Energy Market (2006-2009): Confirmed Geothermal Power Projects (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8. US Geothermal Energy Market: Existing Projects by State (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
New Technologies to Drive Future Growth
Direct-use Applications
Table 9. US Geothermal Energy Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Geothermal Energy by Direct-use Application – Geothermal Heat Pumps, Fish Farming, Bathing & Swimming, Individual Space Heating, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Outlook
Industry Consolidation to Increase
Overview of US Geothermal Industry
Resource Locations, Generation and Consumption
Geothermal Potential
Industry Regulations
Renewable Energy Mandates
US Provides Stimulus to Geothermal Development
Investment Outlook
Product Launches/Developments
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
CalEnergy Generation
Calpine Corporation
Chevron Corporation
ClimateMaster, Inc.
Davenport Power, LLC
Econar Geosystems, LLC
Enel North America, Inc.
Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Heat Pump
Geothermal Development Associates
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Northern California Power Agency
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
Ram Power Corp. (US)
Terra-Gen Power, LLC
Vulcan Power Company
Waterfurnace International, Inc.
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 10. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11. US Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.JAPAN
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Resources Remain Untapped
Key Players
Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Toshiba Power Systems Company
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 12. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13. Japanese Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Energy Getting into Groove
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 14. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Iceland, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. European Historic Review for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Iceland, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16. European 13-Year Perspective for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Installed Capacity for Iceland, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3A.ICELAND
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Market
Strategic Corporate Developments
Reykjavik Energy – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 17. Iceland Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. Iceland Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3B.ITALY
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
The Pioneer in Industrial Exploitation of Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy Sector to Register Steady Growth Rate
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
Ansaldo Energia
Nuovo Pignone
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 19. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20. Italian Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3C.REST OF EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Geothermal Energy – An Overview
Feed-in Tariffs Spur Growth
Geothermal Electricity Sector Witnessing Positive Growth in Germany
Strategic Corporate Developments
Alstom Power (France) – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 21. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Table 23. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Indonesia, New Zealand, Philippines, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. Asia-Pacific 13-Year Perspective for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Installed Capacity for Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A.INDONESIA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Increasing Market Investments
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy
PT Geo Dipa Energi
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 26. Indonesian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. Indonesian Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B.NEW ZEALAND
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 28. New Zealand Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. New Zealand Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C.THE PHILIPPINES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Geothermal Installed Capacity to Increase
Overview of Electricity Generation
Table 30. Electricity Production in the Philippines (2005-2008): Percentage Breakdown by Energy Resource – Natural Gas, Coal, Geothermal, Hydro, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. Electricity Sales in the Philippines (2005-2008): Percentage Breakdown by Sector – Industrial, Residential, Commercial, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc.
Energy Development Corporation
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 32. The Philippines Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33. The Philippines Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Markets
Australia
Geothermal Market at a Glance
Renewable Energy Receives Support
Challenges for Geothermal Energy
India
Geothermal Potential Unexplored
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Green Rock Energy Limited (Australia)
Petratherm, Ltd. (Australia)
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 34. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Active Investment in the Geothermal Energy Sector
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 36. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37. Latin American Historic Review for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38. Latin American 13-Year Perspective for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Installed Capacity for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5A.COSTA-RICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 39. Costa Rica Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40. Costa Rica Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5B.EL SALVADOR
Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Table 41. El Salvador Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42. El Salvador Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5C.MEXICO
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 43. Mexican Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44. Mexican Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5D.REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 45. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6.REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Market
Canada
Geothermal Energy Market Set to Grow
Subsidies Propping up Geothermal Heat Pumps
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc. (Canada)
Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (Canada)
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 47. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48. Rest of World Historic Review for Geothermal Energy with Annual Installed Capacity in Megawatts for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 95 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 103)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Africa
Latin America