PLUNKETT'S SOLAR POWER, WIND POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2024
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: 19
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?
Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
1. Introduction
2. Solar Installations Boom Due to Government Incentives, Tax Credits and Lower Costs
3. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4. Utility Scale Solar Power Plants
5. Space Power
6. Wind Power, Including Offshore
7. Hydroelectric Power
8. Geothermal Power
9. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
10. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired
11. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
12. Tidal Power
13. Green Hydrogen Draws Major Investment and Development
14. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act Creates Massive Tax Credits in the U.S.
15. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
16. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
17. Major Technology Research in Batteries/Massive Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage
18. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
19. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
20. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted/Massive Utilities Investment Needed
21. Storage Battery Technologies and Installations Boom Worldwide
22. Safer Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in Many Nations/Small Modular Nuclear (SMR) May Lower Costs
23. Nuclear Fusion Technologies Might Create Unlimited, Emission-Free Power
24. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
25. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
26. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
27. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
28. The Future of Solar, Wind and Renewable Energy
Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following 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: 2018-2050
7. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2022-2050
8. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022
9. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022
10. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-September 2023
11. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2022
12. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2016 vs. 2022
13. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990- July 2023
14. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002- July 2023
15. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2022
16. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 1st Quarter 2023
17. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2022-2024
18. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2022-2024
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
- 1) Introduction
- 2) Solar Installations Boom Due to Government Incentives, Tax Credits and Lower Costs
- 3) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
- 4) Utility Scale Solar Power Plants
- 5) Space Power
- 6) Wind Power, Including Offshore
- 7) Hydroelectric Power
- 8) Geothermal Power
- 9) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
- 10) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired
- 11) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
- 12) Tidal Power
- 13) Green Hydrogen Draws Major Investment and Development
- 14) The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act Creates Massive Tax Credits in the U.S.
- 15) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
- 16) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
- 17) Major Technology Research in Batteries/Massive Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage
- 18) Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
- 19) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
- 20) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted/Massive Utilities Investment Needed
- 21) Storage Battery Technologies and Installations Boom Worldwide
- 22) Safer Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in Many Nations/Small Modular Nuclear (SMR) May Lower Costs
- 23) Nuclear Fusion Technologies Might Create Unlimited, Emission-Free Power
- 24) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
- 25) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
- 26) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
- 27) Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
- 28) The Future of Solar, Wind and Renewable Energy
- 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: 2018-2050
- Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2022-2050
- Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022
- Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022
- Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-September 2023
- Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2022
- U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2016 vs. 2022
- Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990- July 2023
- Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002- July 2023
- Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2022
- Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 1st Quarter 2023
- U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2022-2024
- Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2022-2024
- 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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