Research and Markets has Announced the Addition of the “Batteries and Supercapacitors for the Smart Grid – 2013″ Report to their Offering
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Research and Markets has Announced the Addition of the “Batteries and Supercapacitors for the Smart Grid – 2013″ Report to their Offering
Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) March 15, 2013
Energy storage is a vital component of the Smart Grids that are currently being built around the world. These grids are designed to improve the reliability of electricity transmission and distribution, facilitate the integration of renewable energy generators, and allow long-distance trading of electricity supplies. All of these functions require the grid to offer buffers where electricity can be stored locally.
However, for the most part the technologies up to this task have not been available. To the extent that grids have incorporated storage it has either been through the use of conventional batteries originally targeted towards the automotive industry and which are not optimal for grid storage or through major engineering projects such as compressed air storage which are impossible to replicate generally.
While we believe that this report will become required reading for battery and supercapacitor firms, this report also spells out the potential for materials companies and specialty chemical firms who NanoMarkets believes will find considerable new business potential supplying advanced materials – especially nanomaterials – for newer forms of grid storage. In addition, NanoMarkets believes that this report will be of considerable use to utilities and other firms directly involved in the Smart Grid business, since it will show them how the next-generation of batteries and supercaps for Smart Grids will help to enable Smart Grid deployment.
This report provides granular eight-year forecasts of chemical batteries and supercapacitors in both volume shipments and market value, with breakouts by technology type, application, and regions supplied. In addition, this report provides detailed assessments of the strategies being utilized by leading firms active in this space.
Company profiles in this report include the following:
1) Advanced Lead-Acid Companies: Axion Power International, C&D Technologies, EnerSys, Firefly Energy, Exide Technologies, Ultralife Batteries
2) Advanced lithium ion battery companies: A123 Systems., Altair Nanotechnologies, Boston Power, Hitachi Maxell, Johnson Controls/Saft Advanced Power Solutions, Kyushu Electric Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nexeon, The Saft Group, Sanyo/Panasonic, Valence Technologies
3) Sodium sulfur battery companies: GeoBattery, NGK insulators Ltd/Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO)
4) Sodium metal halide batteries: Fiamm Sonik, General Electric
5) Zinc bromide battery companies: Premium Power Corp, ZBB Energy
6) Vanadium redox-based battery companies: Cellennium Limited, Cellstrom GmbH, Deeya Energy, Prudent Energy., REDT, Sumitomo Electric Industries, V-Fuel Pty Ltd.
7) Other battery companies: Cobasys (Metal Hydride), Liquid Metal Battery Corporation, ReVolt (Zinc Air), Aquion (sodium ion/water electrolyte)
Chinese battery companies: Advanced battery, China BAK, China Ritar Power, Highpower International, New Energy Systems
9) Supercapacitor companies: EPCOS, Maxwell Technologies, NEC/Tokin, Nesscap, Siemens
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Power T&D Market Scenario in BRIICS (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, South Africa) Analyzed in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com
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Power T&D Market Scenario in BRIICS (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, South Africa) Analyzed in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) December 17, 2012
This report provides an in depth analysis of Power T&D market in Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa. This report analyzes the T&D market in terms of infrastructure, investments and regulations. It provides information related to Power T&D lines, transmission capacity and substations. It discusses the key drivers and restraints impacting the market. It also provides information related to smart grid deployment in these countries, their power imports and exports and planned investments in the T&D sector during the forecast period, as planned by their utilities. In the end, the report provides a comparative snapshot of the BRIICS on their present status of power T&D.
Scope of this report on Power T&D (Transmission and Distribution) Market covers: Information related to power supply structure in the BRIICS; Analysis of T&D market covering network lines (Ckm), capacity (MVA) and substations (units) for BRIICS from 2005–2020; Information related to smart grid and power imports and exports in BRIICS; Up to date information on T&D investment planned during the forecast period in BRIICS; Key regulations influencing the T&D market in BRIICS and a comparative snapshot of the BRIICS on their present status of power T&D.
Buying this report will help facilitate decision-making based on historic and forecast data related to T&D capacity, line length and substations in BRIICS as well as refine business strategies with a complete understanding of the trends and developments shaping T&D markets in BRIICS in addition to evaluating opportunities in promising T&D markets to quantify potential returns on investment.
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Table of Contents for this report includes:
1 Table of Contents 2
1.1 List of Tables (106 Tables) 6
1.2 List of Figures (72 Figures) 9
2 Executive Summary 11
2.1 Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Infrastructure Investments to support Economic Growth 11
2.2 Incorporation of Renewable Energy into the Grid and Aging Infrastructure to drive T&D market 11
2.3 Smart Grids Deployment to Promote Efficient power consumption 11
3 T&D Market, Overview 12
3.1 GlobalData Report Guidance 14
4 T&D Market, BRIICS 15
4.1 Key Opportunities in the Power Sector of BRIICS 18
4.1.1 Private Sector Participation 18
4.1.2 Long Distance Power Transmission 18
4.1.3 Integration of Renewable Energy 18
4.2 Major Challenges in Power Sector of Emerging Markets 19
4.2.1 Poor T&D Infrastructure Leading to High Losses 19
4.2.2 Lack of Competition 19
4.2.3 Grid Connectivity 19
5 T&D Market, Key Markets 20
5.1 Brazil, T&D Market 20
5.1.1 Brazil, Country Overview 20
5.1.2 Brazil, Power Supply Structure 21
5.1.3 Brazil, Transmission Infrastructure 22
5.1.4 Brazil, Distribution Infrastructure 34
5.1.5 Brazil, Smart Grid 38
5.1.6 Brazil, T&D Market, Imports and Exports 39
5.1.7 Brazil, T&D Market, Investments 40
5.1.8 Brazil, T&D Market, Drivers 44
5.1.9 Brazil, T&D Market, Restraints 46
5.1.10 Brazil, T&D Market, Regulations and Initiatives 47
5.2 Russia (sub-points similar to those listed for Brazil above)
5.3 India (sub-points similar to those listed for Brazil above)
5.4 Indonesia (sub-points similar to those listed for Brazil above)
5.5 China (sub-points similar to those listed for Brazil above)
5.6 South Africa (sub-points similar to those listed for Brazil above)
6 BRIICS, Snapshot of Present Status of T&D 239
7 Appendix 242
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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) Market Forecast 2022 in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) December 10, 2012
The U.S. market for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturing is recovering from a period of economic setback that started with the great U.S. recession of 2008. HVAC manufacturers had previously enjoyed a period of steady growth between 1997 to 2006 when equipment sales for heating systems and air conditioners increased 41% and 45%, respectively. But the economic downturn brought with it a stalled housing market, a stoppage of new home and commercial construction initiatives, and massive layoffs at factories that manufacture HVAC equipment market.
The year 2012 represents a pivotal point for HVAC companies that are seeking to capitalize on market opportunities domestic and abroad, as well as secure long-term contracts and borrow cash at low interest rates to fund capital investments. Meanwhile, the U.S. government continues to ignite the economic recovery by funding projects that invest in rebuilding the U.S. infrastructure.
In September, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced awards totaling more than $ 76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support advanced energy-efficient building technology projects and the development of training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors. The 58 projects will help make the nation’s buildings more energy efficient and cost-effective. They will also support programs to train workers to service and operate new and existing buildings, to develop and deploy best practices resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and to establish a green workforce with technical expertise to reduce energy costs for consumers. These projects are considered a major spark to ignite HVAC manufacturing and lead to renewed confidence that shipments will increase. Still, many HVAC manufacturers are greeting the end of 2012 with cautious optimism as they await the outcome of the U.S. Presidential election. SBI Energy, in its new report, HVAC 3rd Edition, finds that through 2015, HVAC manufacturing growth will remain relative flat across all categories until the next administration solidifies its economic recovery plans and begins to assertively back additional initiatives that require the latest energy-saving HVAC equipment.
This report examines the competitive and economic challenges facing U.S. manufacturers and consumers of HVAC equipment. The chapters discuss the key constituents affected by the downturn in HVAC manufacturing and profiles the leading manufacturers. We size the market based on historical data between 2002 to 2011 and forecast growth through 2022. Market sizing focuses on the various segments of U.S. HVAC manufacturing, including:
Heat transfer equipment (excluding room and unitary air-conditioners)
Room air-conditioners and dehumidifiers (excluding portable humidifiers)
Warm air furnaces, including duct furnaces and humidifiers, and electric comfort heating
Unitary air-conditioners, excluding air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps, excluding room air-conditioners
Ground and ground water source heat pumps (single and split systems)
Our analysis takes a top-down approach to market projections in which we first estimate overall U.S. HVAC equipment demand and production activity, including import and export values, and then extrapolate and project the value of finished HVAC goods. The presentation of market sizing data is as follows:
U.S. Shipments of HVAC Equipment, 2006 to 2012
U.S. Imports of HVAC Equipment, 2006 to 2012
U.S. Exports of HVAC Equipment, 2006 to 2012
U.S. Market Value (Trade Balance) of HVAC Equipment, 2006 to 2012
Projected Market Value of HVAC Equipment Manufacturing, 2012 to 2017
Projected Market Value of HVAC Equipment Manufacturing, 2018 to 2023
Key Growth Categories of HVAC Equipment Manufacturing, 2012 to 2023
Cost per Unit of HVAC Equipment Manufacturing, 2012 to 2023
Producer Price Indices Affected HVAC Equipment Manufacturing, 2012 to 2023
We also includes market sizing data of the global HVAC industry as follows:
Global Market Value of HVAC Manufacturing by Region, 2012 to 2023
Asia Market Value of HVAC Manufacturing by Country, 2012 to 2023
China Market Value of HVAC Manufacturing by Type of Equipment, 2012 to 2023
European Market Value of HVAC Manufacturing by Country, 2012 to 2023
Data sizing the market for “green” HVAC products is presented in the following ways:
U.S. Shipments of Geothermal Heat Pumps, 1997 to 2023
U.S. Market Value (in $ millions) of Indoor Air Quality Products, 2012, 2017 and 2023
U.S. Market Value (in $ millions) of Green HVAC Monitoring and Control Devices, 2012, 2017 and 2023
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SEIA: National Lab Report Shows Cost of Solar Energy Continues Significant Decline
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SEIA: National Lab Report Shows Cost of Solar Energy Continues Significant Decline
Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 27, 2012
The average cost of going solar in the U.S. continued to decrease significantly in 2011 and through the first half of 2012, according to a report released today by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Solar advocates noted that these findings are the latest indicator that solar is an important and growing part of America’s new energy economy.
“This report shows just how far solar power has come in the U.S., and how much more we can do. Faced with a recession economy, messy election politics and an entrenched electricity marketplace, solar is quietly defying the odds and reinventing our national energy landscape. It’s really remarkable,” said Adam Browning, Executive Director of the Vote Solar Initiative.
“With solar energy more affordable than ever, more American families and businesses are going solar to meet their electricity and hot water needs,” said Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). “Declining costs have driven record growth over the last four years and we expect the solar market to double in 2012 and double again in 2013. This growth proves that smart federal and state energy policies diversify our energy portfolio and grow our economy. With 5,600 companies employing 119,000 Americans, the U.S. solar industry has become an economic engine for America.”
The latest edition of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s “Tracking the Sun,” an annual report on solar photovoltaic (PV) costs in the U.S., examined more than 150,000 PV systems installed between 1998 and 2011 and preliminary data from the first half of 2012. Key findings include:
The average installed price of residential and commercial PV systems completed in 2011 range from $ 6.1/W for smaller projects to $ 4.9/W for larger projects, an 11-14% decrease from the year before. Installed prices fell an additional 3-7% in the first half of 2012.
Historically, installed PV prices have declined an average of 5-7% per year from nearly $ 12/W in 1998, with particularly sharp reductions occurring since 2009.
The recent price decline is, in large part, attributable to falling module prices, which fell by $ 2.1/W from 2008 through 2011, and have fallen further still in 2012.
Non-module costs, such as installation labor, marketing, overhead, inverters, and the balance of systems for residential and commercial systems declined by roughly 30% from 1998 to 2011, but have not declined as rapidly as module prices in recent years. Market-building policies that target non-module or “soft” costs represent a significant opportunity for continued price reduction.
“Tracking the Sun gives us more good solar news as we see efficiencies built into labor and permitting practices without sacrificing quality and safety,” said Jane Weissman, executive director, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC).”The solar industry has built in safeguards through standard-based performance and competency assessment programs which together lead to consumer confidence and sustainable market growth.”
The price declines found in Tracking the Sun add to a number of recent reports that illustrate:
Rapid Market Growth: PV installations totaled 742 megawatts (MW) in Q2 2012, up 45% over the previous quarter and 116% over Q2 2011. Source: Solar Market Insight report from GTM Research and SEIA.
Strong Job Growth: Solar employs 119,000 Americans across all 50 states. Solar job growth has far outpaced the general economy with 13.2% annual growth over 2011. Source: The National Solar Jobs Census from the Solar Foundation.
Overwhelming Bipartisan Support: 92% of Americans agree that it’s important to use and develop more solar. Source: Hart Research National Solar Survey 2012.
An infographic illustrating the U.S. solar industry’s recent success is available at: http://votesolar.org/2012/11/infographic/
The full Tracking the Sun report is available at: http://emp.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/LBNL-5919e-REPORT.pdf
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About Vote Solar:
Founded in 2002, the Vote Solar Initiative is a grassroots non-profit organization working to combat climate change and foster economic development by bringing solar energy into the mainstream. http://www.votesolar.org
About SEIA:
Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association® is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA® is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,100 member companies to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. Visit SEIA online at http://www.seia.org
About IREC:
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) is a non-profit organization accelerating the use of renewable energy since 1982. IREC’s programs and policies lead to easier, more affordable connection to the utility grid; fair credit for renewable energy produced; best practices for states, municipalities, utilities and industry; and quality assessment for the growing clean energy workforce through the credentialing of trainers and training programs. http://www.irecusa.org
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Vote Solar – Rosalind Jackson, Rosalind(at)votesolar(dot)org, 415-817-5061
SEIA – Jamie Nolan, JNolan(at)SEIA(dot)org, 202-556-2886
IREC –Jane Pulaski, janep(at)irecusa(dot)org
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Wind Power in China Industry Research Report ? Now Available from IBISWorld
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Wind Power in China Industry Research Report – Now Available from IBISWorld
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 14, 2012
Over the past five years, revenue has been growing 73.9% annually, says IBISWorld. As a clean and renewable energy source, wind power is playing an increasingly significant role in power generation, ranking fourth after thermal power, hydroelectric power and nuclear power. Revenue for the Wind Power industry in China is estimated at $ 10.2 billion in 2012. Wind power generation firms have been consistently increasing installed capacity over the period, and an oversupply of wind turbines is stimulating their further expansion. The national standard for on-grid wind turbines came into force in November 2011 to address the bottleneck. Even for those on-grids, however, large amounts of electric power are discarded due to the limited transmission capacity of the grid.
The top four wind power generators in China account for almost half of industry revenue in 2012. The concentration level of the industry dropped sharply after the Power Sector Reform in 2002, when the former monopoly, the National Electric Power Corporation, was split into five major state-owned power generation groups and two electric grid corporations. The five major power generation groups, China Guodian Corporation, China Datang Corporation, China Huaneng Group, Shenhua Group, and China Huadian Corporation, have access to generous government subsidies for new energy exploration and competition among them is intense.
With strong government support for alternative energy generation, the Wind Power industry in China will likely experience another five-year-period of expansion, says IBISWorld. However, growth will be limited by new government regulations requiring the approval of new wind power projects by the National Energy Bureau. In addition, projects in regions where over 20% of electricity generated by wind power is discarded due to limited transmission capacity will no longer be approved.
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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics
The Wind Power industry in China generates power by natural wind from the ocean as well as the land. As a clean and renewable energy source, wind power is playing an increasingly significant role in power generation, ranking after thermal power, hydroelectric power and nuclear power.
Industry Performance
Executive Summary
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Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalization & Trade
Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry
Major Companies
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
Key Statistics
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Recognized as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.
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Cows to Kilowatts: New Report and Project Feasibility Tools Released for Dairy Farmers and Food Processors Looking to Generate New Revenue Resources
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Cows to Kilowatts: New Report and Project Feasibility Tools Released for Dairy Farmers and Food Processors Looking to Generate New Revenue Resources
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 01, 2012
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) and the Wisconsin State Energy Office (SEO) have partnered to develop an action plan aimed at assisting dairy farms and cheese-making facilities reduce waste, reduce land spreading, curb impacts on local wastewater facilities and harness available energy sources. “Converting waste from these facilities for renewable energy applications may provide a meaningful tool as part of the state’s future energy mix in the areas of heat and power generation,” says Tom Unke, Leader of Baker Tilly’s Energy and Utility Practice. The outcome of this collaboration demonstrates that alternative waste water treatment options can be economical, feasible, and financially viable in certain scenarios.
The report’s conclusions communicate actionable opportunities and provide a set of tools for identifying waste reducing energy applications within the state. These tools, along with a complete findings report, can be accessed through the Baker Tilly website. This same analysis and set of tools can be developed for other states.
Many opportunities are available state-wide to take advantage of waste-to-energy technologies for the production of renewable energy while reducing waste and pollution. The outcome of the collaboration was an in-depth toolkit and report that identifies opportunities for waste reducing energy applications on dairy farms and cheese making facilities. The goal was to create a win-win situation for Wisconsin’s cheese makers and dairy farmers by demonstrating that waste, as an alternative energy source, can generate new sources of revenue and support operational growth. The report identifies substantial room for growth based on current estimates of available waste in the state. “We are proud to work with the state on a collaborative effort aimed at helping Wisconsin dairy farms and cheese makers identify energy producing options while reducing waste that benefits many areas of the state,” says Unke.
Additionally, Baker Tilly partnered with the University of Wisconson-Oshkosh to acquire, implement, and maintain testing equipment to be utilized at the University’s Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC). This facility will test outputs from waste generated at dairy farms and cheese making facilities and will be shared by the entire state and should include both lab testing and field testing capabilities.
With more than 1,400 employees, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $ 3 billion.
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Drywall Installers in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
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Drywall Installers in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2012
As the real estate market endured its worst downturn since the Great Depression, demand for drywall installers contracted sharply during the recession. Over this period, industry revenue is expected to decrease at an annualized 6.0% to about $ 34.5 billion. The Drywall Installers industry is composed of companies that install drywall panels, apply plaster to interior walls of homes or buildings and install other forms of insulation. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Austen Sherman, “demand for the industry’s services primarily depends on the level of activity in the residential, commercial and industrial real estate markets, all of which faced severe declines in demand during the past five years.” The residential real estate market fared the worst, with the number of housing starts expected to fall at an annualized rate of 11.6% during the five years to 2012. Further, the value of nonresidential construction is projected to decrease at an average of 5.4% annually over the same period.
The Drywall Installers industry has a low level of market share concentration, as the four largest firms account for only a small fraction of total industry revenue. The majority of industry operators are small firms that operate within a local or regional sphere, employing less than five people. Because these small firms were not able to spread operating costs over an increasingly shrinking revenue base, from 2007 to 2012, the number of companies offering industry services is projected to decline at an average annual 3.0% to an estimated 18,678 companies. The industry’s larger participants on the other hand, such as KHS&S Contractors and Performance Contracting Group, operate on a national basis and with lower income fluctuations. Nonetheless, As contracts became scarce and price-based competition heightened, the industry’s average profit margins dropped from 3.4% in 2007 to an estimated 2.2% in 2012. “During this period, the government provided tax credits to homeowners investing in energy-efficient upgrades, like insulation work, which helped keep some operators afloat,” says Sherman. Over 2012, recovery in the economy is expected to spur activity in the residential and nonresidential real estate markets, leading to an estimated 4.7% growth in revenue for the year.
Over the next five years, the Drywall Installers industry will benefit from the improvement in the real estate market, which will renew demand for industry services. From 2012 to 2017, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an average annual rate of 4.5% to an estimated $ 43.0 billion. Although not expected to reach prerecession levels, housing starts are projected to rise at an annualized 10.8% over the next five years, to about 1.2 million units. The majority of this growth will take place early during the five-year period, before settling into a more sustainable, long-term growth rate. However, the industry will likely face intensifying competition from general contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners, limiting the industry’s growth potential over the next five years. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Drywall Installers in the US industry report page.
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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics
This industry includes companies that are primarily engaged in drywall, plasterwork and building insulation work. Plasterwork involves applying plain or ornamental plaster, as well as installing lath. Industry operators are contracted for work on new buildings, additions, alterations, maintenance and repairs.
Industry Performance
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Japan Solar Energy Market Analyzed in New Kuick Research Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
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Japan Solar Energy Market Analyzed in New Kuick Research Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
London, UK (PRWEB) September 19, 2012
Japan’s current installed solar capacity has reached almost 5 GW, making it the third largest nation in terms of solar power, behind only Germany and Italy but by a large margin. Japan was, in the late 90s and early 2000s, the world leader in solar power but the withdrawal of certain effective policies and shifting focus on nuclear power decreased its solar growth considerably. It has revamped its solar power development and added more than 1 GW of solar installed capacity in 2011, the largest in a single year. Majority of this is grid connected and distributed through the utility companies.
Japan is also the world leader in manufacturing solar cells, modules and other equipment required for solar power generation. This expertise and credibility certainly augments the country’s efforts to become solar dependent and, thus, less reliant on fossil fuel exports or nuclear power.
New market report “Japan Solar Power Sector Analysis” elaborated by Kuick Research has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.
Report Details:
Title: Japan Solar Power Sector Analysis
Published: September, 2012
Pages: 70
Price: US$ 800.00
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The report offers a comprehensive analysis of Japan’s solar energy market, detailing all the factors responsible for the current high growth of the industry while extrapolating these factors to show that the future of solar in Japan is indeed bright.
Key Topics Covered:
solar power sector overview;
solar power as preferred source for clean energy;
feed in tariff structure;
photovoltaic module manufacturing;
upcoming solar power projects;
factors driving the solar power sector;
future of solar power generation;
policy & regulatory landscape;
PEST analysis;
competitive landscape including profiles of the top players such as Kyocera, Panasonic – Sanyo, Mitsubishi Electric, Suntech Power Japan, Solar Frontier, and Sharp.
Report Contents:
1. Solar Power Sector Overview
1.1 Installed Generation Capacity
1.2 Solar Radiation & Potential
2. Solar Power as Preferred Source for Clean Energy
3. Feed in Tariff Structure
4. Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing
4.1 Production by Type: Single Crystal, Multi-Crystal & Thin Film
4.2 PV Module Consumption in Domestic Markets
4.3 Exports
5. Upcoming Solar Power Projects
5.1 West Holdings to Develop US$ 1.3 Billion of Solar Plant
5.2 200 MW PV Station in Tomakomai by Softbank
5.3 Toshiba to Build Solar Photovoltaic Fields in Minami Soma
5.4 Kagoshima Mega Solar Power Corporation to Operate 70 MW Plant in South Japan
5.5 Mori Trust to Build Solar Plant in Fukushima Prefecture
5.6 JGC Solar Power Plant in Oita Prefecture
5.7 Tahara Solar Wind Project
5.8 bSolar to Build 730 kW Ground Mounted Solar Project
5.9 Inpex Mega Solar Plant in Joetsu
5.10 Renogy plans a 1.2 MW Solar Plant in Saga
6. Factors Driving the Solar Power Sector
6.1 Small PV System Not Regulated Under Factory Location Act
6.2 Negative Public Opinion Regarding Nuclear Power
6.3 Focus on Renewable Energy to Meet Electricity Demand
6.4 Dominance of Domestic Solar Panel Manufacturers
6.5 Investment in Solar Plant & Panel Manufacturing Units
6.6 Declining Module Prices for Residential Segment
7. Future of Solar Power Generation
8. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
8.1 Subsidy for Residential PV Systems
8.2 Promotion of the Use of Non fossil Energy Sources and Effective Use of Fossil Energy Source Materials by Energy Suppliers
8.3 Project for Promoting the Local Introduction of New Energy
8.4 Project for Supporting New Energy Operators
8.5 New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
8.6 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
9. PEST Analysis
9.1 Government Focus Towards Solar Power Development
9.2 Feed In Tariff Lead To Economic Advantage
9.3 Solar Power Preferred over Nuclear Energy by Society
9.4 Japanese Companies Dominance in PV Manufacturing Technology
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1 Kyocera
10.2 Panasonic – Sanyo
10.3 Mitsubishi Electric
10.4 Suntech Power Japan
10.5 Solar Frontier
10.6 Sharp
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Solar Panel Installation in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
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Solar Panel Installation in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) July 28, 2012
City: Over the past five years, the Solar Panel Installation industry in Australia has been propelled to the forefront of electrical installation services. With an annualised growth rate of 115.2% achieved during this time, the impressive current year growth rate of 13.8% is nevertheless the lowest of the period. According to IBISWorld industry analyst David Stephen, “Industry revenue of $ 1.39 billion is expected for 2012-13, a staggering 40-times higher than the figure of just five years prior.” Having a low base year has helped statistically, while the reality is installation levels have grown at an equally impressive rate.
Photovoltaic (PV), or solar power, capacity levels have grown exponentially on the back of a shift in social and political trends toward the adoption of renewable energy. With the support of the government, the adoption of solar power has been accelerated and the goal set for renewable energy to provide 20% of Australia’s demand by 2020. The Solar Panel Installation industry in Australia has three major participants: National Solar Group, Origin Energy and CBD Energy. “The vast majority of enterprises operating in the industry are small subcontractors working for solar panel retailers,” says Stephen, “suggesting a low level of market share concentration.” Over the five years through 2012-13, the number of companies operating in the industry has escalated in order to service the spike in demand for solar panels from Australian households.
The future of solar power adoption and subsequently installation is subject to the change, despite strong potential and advocacy from a range of both political and non-political groups. Government priorities and other sources of renewable energy will provide competition regardless of how the economic landscape unfolds. This means that solar cell technology will need to compete on multiple fronts such as cost efficiency, design attractiveness and versatility of application if it is to retain a modicum of the staggering growth that propelled the industry to the forefront of clean energy adoption. Technological advancements towards economic viability remain crucial, and will determine whether the industry meets or exceeds its forecast growth over the next five years. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Solar Panel Installation report in Australia industry page.
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Firms in this industry install solar-power panels. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation and repairs. This industry excludes panels installed for specifically commercial electricity generation.
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SEIA’s Statement: New Brattle Group Report Shows Solar Energy as a Solution in Texas to Help Address Summer Electricity Challenges
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SEIA’s Statement: New Brattle Group Report Shows Solar Energy as a Solution in Texas to Help Address Summer Electricity Challenges
Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 19, 2012
As Texas braces for predicted tighter electricity reserves and higher electricity rates in the state this summer, a new report shows that adding solar capacity to the Texas electricity grid would result in lower wholesale electricity prices for Texas customers.
Analysts at The Brattle Group energy consultancy reviewed data from the Texas electricity market from the summer of 2011 and analyzed how prices would have been impacted if solar photovoltaic (PV) systems had been added to the generation mix. Their report concludes that adding photovoltaic solar to the Texas electricity grid in the summer of 2011 could have saved customers an average of $ 155 to $ 281 per megawatt hour (MWh) and that avoiding fuel, operations and maintenance costs associated with fossil fuels plans could have saved customers an additional $ 52/MWh. Taken together, the total customer benefits of adding solar PV to the Texas grid was valued at more than $ 520 million.
Pat Wood, former chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, said solar is a natural fit for Texas’ energy capacity problems because solar electricity production peaks during afternoon hours when summer electricity demand is highest.
“Texas needs more on-peak capacity,” Wood said. “Solar delivers on peak, it doesn’t use water and it doesn’t create any smog pollution. It is increasingly affordable, competing favorably with other peak-of-the-day resources.”
“Knowing the electricity grid in Texas is strained, I am relieved to see new data. This report provides a simple yet important first look at detailed examples of solar’s impacts. The forthcoming legislative hearings should take note,” said Kip Averitt, Chairman of the Texas Clean Energy Coalition, who formerly served in both the State Senate and House of Representatives.
During last year’s unseasonably hot summer, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the Texas electricity grid, was forced to issue six conservation alerts because of record electricity usage in the state, resulting in electricity shutoffs for customers who volunteered for cutbacks during emergency conditions.
Similar capacity issues could occur this summer. According to an analysis released May 30 by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Texas electricity reserves “will challenge operations this summer” because “resource adequacy levels have fallen below targets.” The analysis also stated that if Texas experiences extreme and prolonged high temperatures, rotating outages are possible this summer.
“The declining cost of solar increasingly makes it a more viable option in Texas, where there is plenty of sun, electricity demand and a looming water shortage,” said Ben Paulos, renewable power program director of the Energy Foundation. “However, to accelerate deployment, solar needs to be compensated for the value it delivers, through fair market rules.”
Carrie Cullen Hitt, Vice President of State Affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association, said the double benefit of lower electricity costs and increased reliability makes solar a clear choice for the state.
“This study shows that not only can solar energy help lower costs for Texas, but that adding solar capacity helps address the state’s more urgent crisis of potential rolling blackouts during the hot summer months,” Hitt said. “The state’s electricity grid was pushed to the brink of failure last summer. As Texas leaders address ways to mitigate this risk and the state’s energy future, solar should be an important part of their plans.”
Former PUC Chairman Wood also emphasized that solar can be brought online more quickly and efficiently to the Texas electricity grid than other electricity sources, which require permitting and building of additional power plants.
“Importantly for us, it is quick to market,” Wood said. “And in our open market, as this study shows, it drives down peak prices, saving money for all customers.”
“Solar energy is clean, produces more peak power when demand is highest and can ensure Texas has a balanced energy portfolio with the least cost,” said Hitt.
The report released today, “The Potential Impact of Solar PV on Electricity Markets in Texas,” was funded by the Energy Foundation and the Solar Energy Industries Association. The report findings are supported by the Texas Clean Energy Coalition.
About SEIA:
Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,100 member companies to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. http://www.seia.org.
About The Energy Foundation:
The Energy Foundation is a partnership of major donors interested in solving the world’s energy problems. Our mission is to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy — new technologies that are essential components of a clean energy future.
About the Texas Clean Energy Coalition:
The Texas Clean Energy Coalition supports a clean energy economy in Texas based on affordable and reliable clean technologies including energy efficiency, renewable energy and the broader use of natural gas as a way to help Texas achieve its full economic potential in a manner that is available to all Texans. The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation has supported the creation of TCEC to bring new voices from leaders in the faith, business, African American, Latino and economic development communities into the state policy discussion of clean energy such as renewables and natural gas and energy efficiency.
Background Material:
“The Potential Impact of Solar PV on Electricity Markets in Texas,” The Brattle Group
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