Global Alternative Energy Markets Report 2016 – Technologies and Competition Analysis, Forecasts & Opportunities 2015-2020 – Research and Markets

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of Dedalus Consulting Inc’s new report “Alternative Energy 2016 – Global Markets, Technologies and Competition: 2015-2020 Analysis, Forecasts & Opportunities” to their offering. 

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New coverage includes alternative energy market demand by type and region, shifting technologies, equipment markets breakdown, and forecasts through 2040. 

This executive summary presents a detailed overview of the global market for alternative energy by type, total consumption value, demand trends, end-user markets, regions, and analysis of competitive environment. Products covered solar, wind, hydropower, biofuels & geothermal. Market trends and forecasts are provided for the years 2015-2040. 

Key Topics Covered: 

Scope of Coverage 

– Study Objectives 
– Methodology and Sources 

Types of Alternative Energy 

– Photovoltaics (PV) 
– Wind 
– Hydroelectricity 
– Geothermal 
– Biomass 

Types of Energy 

– Oil 
– Gas 
– Coal 
– Nuclear 
– Biomass/Waste 
– Hydro 
– PV 
– Geothermal 
– Wind 

End-User Markets Covered 

– Residential 
– Commercial 
– Industrial 
– Transportation 

Time Frame 

– 2010 Base Year 
– 2016 Estimated 
– Forecasts 2015-2040 

Executive Summary 

– Trends by Product Type 
– Trends by Region 
– Trends by Technology 
– Future Outlook: 2015-2025 

SECTION ONE: TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 

– Analysis of Energy by Type 
– Coal, 
– Liquids, 
– Natural Gas, 
– Nuclear, and 
– Alternative Energy Types Defined 
— Solar 
— Wind 
— Hydro 
— Geothermal 
— Biomass/Biofuels 

Comparison of Types 

– Efficiency 
– Cost 

Manufacturing Alternative Energy 

– Photovoltaics (PV) 
– Process of Energy Generation 
– Equipment and Products 
— Inverters 
— Stand-alone 
— Grid-Tie 
— Battery 

Solar Power by Generation 

– Advanced Materials Used 
– First Generation 
— Monocrystalline Silicon 
— Polycrystalline Silicon 
— Mono-like-multi Silicon 
– Second Generation Thin Film Technologies 
— Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) 
— Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) 
— Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) 
— Micromorphous Silicon 
— Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) 
– Comparing First and Second Generation (Crystalline vs. Thin Film) 
– Third Generation 
— Light-absorbing Dyes 
— Quantum Dots 
— Titanium Dioxide 
– Anti-Reflective Coating (ARC) 
– R&D into Developing Photovoltaic Energy Sources 
— Crystalline Silicon 
— Thin Film Cells 
— Amorphous 
— CdTe 
— CIGS 
— Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide/Selenides 
— Multi-Junction Cells 
— Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) 
— Dye-Sensitized 
— Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) 

Wind 

– Process of Energy Generation 
– Equipment and Products Used 
— Horizontal Axis (HAWT) 
— Upwind 
— Downwind 
— Shrouded 
— Vertical Axis (VAWTS) 
— Darrieus 
— Savonius 
— Flapping Panel 
— Giromill 
— Tower 
— Rotor Blades 
— Generators 
— Bearings 
— Pitch System 
— Other Technology 
– Cost of the Wind Turbine 
– Advanced Materials Used 
— Lightweight/Durable Materials 
— Core material 
— Skin material 
— Root material 
— Fibers 
— Other Materials 
— Supply: Transmission & Distribution 
— R&D into Developing Wind Powered Energy Sources 
— Off-Shore R&D 
— Next Generation 
— Mechanical Components 
—- Blades 
—- Drive Train 

Hydropower 

– Process of Energy Generation 
– Equipment and Products Used 
— Turbines 
— Impulse 
— Reaction 
— Other Components 
— Pumps 
— Generators 
— Valves 
— Intake 
— Penstock 
— Drive system 
— AC Controls 
— DC Controls 
— Coanda screens 
— Advanced Materials Used 
— E-Glass 
— Carbon Fiber 
— Cermet 
— Polymer Matrix 
— Synthetic/natural Fiber 
— Steel 
—- Martensitic steel 
—- Austenitic steel 
—- Nitronic 60 
—- ASTM CF-10SMnN 
—- UNS S21800 
—- AWS ER 218 
— Supply: Transmission & Distribution 
—- Examples of Installed Systems 
—– Three Gorges Dam, China 
—– Itaipy Dam, Brazil/Paraguay 
—– Xiluodu, China 
—– Guri, Venezuela 
—– Tucurui, Brazil 
—– Xiangjiaba, China 
—– Grand Coulee, USA 
—– Kransnoyarsk, Russia 
—– Robert-Bourassa, Canada 
—- R&D into Developing Hydroelectric Energy Sources 
—- Advanced Turbines 
—- Materials 
—- Other 

Biofuels/Biomass 

– Process of Energy Generation 
— Combustion 
— Anaerobic digestion 
— Pyrolysis 
— Gasification 
– Equipment and Products 
— Automated System Controls 
— Furnace 
— Combustor 
— Fuel Storage/Handling Equipment 
— Boiler 
— Emissions Controls/Exhaust Systems 
— Cooling Tower 
— Pumps 
— Fans 
— Condenser 
— Generator 
— Steam Turbine 
– Advanced Materials Used 
— Microporous/Mesoporous Acids 
— Catalysts 
— Advanced Acid Gas Solvents 
— Fixed Bed Catalysts 
— Fluidized Bed Catalysts 
– R&D into Developing Biofuel/Biomass Energy Sources 
— Hydrogen Fuel Cells 
— Methane 
— Microalgae 
— Biomass-to-liquids (BTLs) 
— Genetic engineering 

Geothermal Energy 

– Process of Energy Generation 
– Equipment and Products 
— Dry Steam 
— Flash Steam 
— Binary Cycle 
— Heat exchanger 
– Advanced Materials Used 
– Mechanical Components 
— Coatings 
— Well Cement Processes 
— Well Cement Materials/additives: 
— Other 
– R&D into Developing Geothermal Energy Sources 
— Geothermal Systems 
— Enhanced (EGS) 
— Hidden 
— Deep 
— Predictive Modeling/technologies for exploration 
— Drilling 
— Casing 
— Well Construction 
— Risk Reduction 
— Condensers for Higher Temperature 

SECTION TWO: MARKET OVERVIEW 
Global Demand for Alternative Energy 
Global Demand for Alternative Energy by Type: 2010-2040 
Global Production of Energy by Fuel Type: 2010-2030 
Global Consumption of Energy by Fuel Type: 2010-2030 
Global Consumption of Alternative Energy by Region: 2000-2025 
Global Demand by Region 

– Africa 
– Asia Pacific 
– Latin America 
– North America 
– Middle East 

Global Consumption of Alternative Energy by End-User: 2000-2025 
Competitive Environment
of Alternative Energy Markets by Type 
Alternative Energy Companies: 

– Major PV Companies Revenue and Sales Growth 
– Major Wind Turbine Manufacturers Market Share 
– Major Hydroelectric Power Plants Installed Capacity 
– Top Geothermal Plants Installed Capacity 
– Major biomass Companies 

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