Abstract
This research service reports on key developments in energy harvesting technologies. It also gives an insight into technological trends, drivers and challenges and emerging application segments within the energy harvesting sector.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Research Scope and Methodology
- Research Scope
- Research Methodology
Technology Overview and Key Findings
- Energy Harvesting--Technology Snapshot
- Key Findings
2. ENERGY HARVESTING--ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES/APPLICATIONS
Energy Harvesting Techniques
- Sources and Techniques
- Competing Technologies
Analysis of Application Segments
- Application Scenario
- Analysis of Prospective Current and Future Applications
3. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
Factors Influencing Technology Adoption--Drivers and Challenges
- Technology Drivers and Challenges
- Market Drivers and Challenges
Benefits and Limitations; Technology Need Analysis
- Benefits and Limitations
- Technology Need Analysis
4. IMPACT AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS
Technology Development Analysis and Decision Diagram
- Technology Development Analysis
- Decision Diagram for Deployment of Energy Harvesting Devices
Scenario Analysis
- Industry and Academic Research Trends
- Opportunity Analysis
5. KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THIS SECTOR
Vibration-Based Energy Harvesting
- Wireless Pitch Link Strain Sensor--North America
- Harvesting Vibrations With the Help of Magnets--North America
- Harvesting Wind Energy Through Piezoelectric Technology -- Asia Pacific
- Innovative Advanced Sound-Proofing Technology--Europe
- Emerging Electromagnetic-Based Energy Harvesting--North America
Thermoelectric-Based Energy Harvesting
- Thermal Gradient Energy Harvesting --Europe
- Thermogenerator - Old Principle and New Technology --Europe
Other Energy Harvesting Techniques
- Flick a Switch and Generate Electricity--Europe
- Wireless Electricity Using Radio Frequency --North America
- Energy Harvesting Devices for Low Power Wireless Sensor Networks--Europe
- Multisource Energy Harvesting Capability Platform --North America
6. ENERGY HARVESTING - TECHNOLOGY FORESIGHT
Technology Under Basic Research Stage
- Electroactive Polymers
- Recent Developments
Assessment of Energy Harvesting Technology
- Assessment of Key Funding Activities
- Technology Roadmap
- Analyst Insights
7. KEY PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
Key Patents in this Sector
- Vibration-Based Energy Harvesting
- Other Techniques
Key Industry Participants
- Corporate Sector
- Academic Sector
8. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
Decision Support Database Tables
- Global Total Electricity Installed Capacity (2002--2012)
- Global Electricity Installed Capacity from Other Sources (2002--2012)
- Global Electricity Generation (2002--2012)
- Global Other Sources Electricity Generation (2002--2012)
- Global Per Capita Electricity Consumption (2002--2012)
- Global Total Mainlines Installed (2002--2012)
- Global Military Research and Development Expenditure (2002 --2012)
