PLUNKETT'S SOLAR POWER, WIND POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2023
Key Findings:
A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.
Key Features:
- Business trends analysis
- In-depth industry overview
- Technology trends analysis
- Forecasts
- Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
- In-depth industry statistics and metrics
- Industry employment numbers
Industry Glossary
Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations
Profiles of industry-leading companies
- U.S. and Global Firms
- Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
- Executive Contacts
- Revenues
- For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
Statistical Tables Provided: 20
Companies Profiled: 250
Geographic Focus: Global
Key Questions Answered Include:
- 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 Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
1. Introduction
2. Solar Installations Soar While Solar Panel Costs Plummet
3. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4. Utility Scale Solar Plants
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 Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
14. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the 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 and the Middle East
20. Nuclear Fusion Technologies Might Create Unlimited, Emission-Free Power
21. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
22. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
23. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
24. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Statistics
1. Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
4. Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
5. Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
6. World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2017-2050
7. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2021-2050
8. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
9. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
10. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2021
11. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-July 2022
12. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2021
13. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2015 vs. 2021
14. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2022
15. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2022
16. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2021
17. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2nd Quarter 2022
18. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2021-2023
19. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2020-2022
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
- 1) Introduction
- 2) Solar Installations Soar While Solar Panel Costs Plummet
- 3) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
- 4) Utility Scale Solar Plants
- 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 Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
- 13) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
- 14) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the 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 and the Middle East
- 20) Nuclear Fusion Technologies Might Create Unlimited, Emission-Free Power
- 21) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
- 22) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
- 23) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
- 24) Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
- Chapter 2: Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Statistics
- Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
- U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
- Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
- Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
- Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
- World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2017-2050
- Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2021-2050
- Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
- Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
- Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2021
- Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-July 2022
- Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2021
- U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2015 vs. 2021
- Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2022
- Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2022
- Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2021
- Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2nd Quarter 2022
- U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2021-2023
- Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2020-2022
- Chapter 3: Important Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Contacts
- (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
- Chapter 4: THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 250:
- 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 250
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
- Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
- A Short Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Glossary
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