Abstract
In many parts of the world, wind energy has already grown to be a mainstream energy source. This growth has long been driven by concerns about global climate change, mainly in the developed world and especially in Europe.
Wind energy has emerged as the most attractive solution to the world' s energy challenges. It is clean and fuel-free. Moreover, wind is indigenous and enough wind blows across the globe to cope with the ever increasing electricity demand. Moreover, wind power generation is increasingly competitive with conventional fossil fuel sources and already today is on a par with new coal or gas fired power stations.
This report brings you a complete in-depth focus on the global wind energy in its report - Analyzing the Global Wind Energy Industry. The report explores the importance of wind power in today' s energy-hungry world. The report looks at the basics of the wind power industry, that is, how a wind turbine works, analyzing and understanding the technologies involved in harvesting wind power, and much more. Economics, issues and barriers, regulatory incentives, tax incentives, and other such factors are also explored in-depth in this report. Aruvian' s offering includes a complete analysis of the major countries investing in wind power, along with companies around the world which are making waves in the field of wind power. The report is a comprehensive A to Z guide on the global wind power industry.
Table of Contents
- A. Executive Summary
Section 1: Overview of Wind Energy
- B. Historical Background of Industry
- C. Global Wind Power Scenario
- Europe
- North America
- Asia
- Latin America
- Australasia
- Africa
- Offshore
- D. Current Market Scenario
- E. Growth Drivers for Wind Energy
- Supply Security
- Environmental Potential
- Economic Feasibility
- Employment & Development of Rural Areas
- Technology
- F. Benefits of Wind Energy
- Economically Competitive
- Value of Wind Energy to Rural Community
- Lack of Consumption of Water
- National Security
- Renewable
- Environmental Benefits
- No Fluctuations in Prices
- Myriad Uses
- G. Global Wind Resources & Grid Integration
- Assessment of Wind Resources
- Grid Integration & Variability
- Challenges & Barriers in Wind Power Integration
- System Operation
- Grid Connection & Stability of System
- Improvements in Infrastructure
- H. Environmental Impacts of Wind Power
- I. Offshore Wind Farms
- Impact of Offshore Wind Farms
- J. Economics of Wind Energy
- Investment
- Generation Costs
- K. US Energy Subsidies & Wind Energy
- L. Technicalities of Wind Energy
- Introduction
- Energy Availability in Wind
- Wind Resource
- Converting Wind into Energy
- Types of Windmill Rotors
- Analyzing Windmill Performance
- Wind Power & Capacity Factor
- M. Regulatory Framework for Wind Energy
- N. Reforms in the Electricity Market & Wind Power
- Removal of Barriers
- Removal of Market Misrepresentations
- O. Wind Energy for Rural Economic Development
- Job Creation
- Landowner Revenues
- Improved Local Tax Base
- Mitigating Natural Gas Prices
- Wind Energy vs. Conventional Energy
- P. Building a Wind Farm
- Identifying the Site
- Preparing the Site
- Building the Farm
- Q. Small Wind Energy Systems
- Introduction to Small Wind Energy
- Technologies Available
- Grid-Connected Systems
- Stand-Alone Systems
- Building-Mounted Turbines
- Turbine Sizes
- Setting up a Small Wind Turbine
- Economics of Small Scale Wind Energy
- R. Industry Outlook
Section 2: Country Analysis
- S. Australia
- Wind Power in Australia
- Wind Power & Electricity Grids
- Wind Power Policy in Australia
- T. China
- China' s Wind Resources
- Policy & Market Development
- Tax Incentives
- Wind Power Concessions
- Financing Programs
- R&D Programs
- U. Canada
- Canada' s Wind Energy
- National Policy
- Commercial Implementation of Wind Power
- Market Developments
- Deployment of Wind Energy & Barriers
- Economics
- Government R&D
- V. India
- Historical Background
- Present Market Scenario
- W. UK
- Wind Energy in UK
- Availability
- Wind Events
- Capacity Factor in UK
- Wind Power & Electricity Demand
- Transmission Requirements
- X. Wind Energy Incentives
- United States
- Germany
- Denmark
- India
Section 3: Leading Players & Projects
- Y. Leading Players
- Horizon Wind Energy
- Cielo Wind Power
- Orion Energy
- Renewable Energy Systems
- GE
- Suzlon Energy
- Leader Wind Corporation
- MidAmerican Energy Company
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S
- Wintec Energy, Ltd
- Z. Project Profiles
- Green Mountain Energy
- Enercon' s Project in Jaisalmer, India
- Deeping St Nicholas
- Altamont Pass
- San Gorgonio Pass
- Gray County Wind Farm
- Callagheen
- JD Wind III
- Wolf Wind Farm
- F.E. Warren Air Force Base
Section 4
- AA. Appendix
- BB. Glossary of Terms
