Global Renewable Energy: 2009 - 2018
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Synopsis
The future of human civilization is slowly but surely moving towards renewable energy. The existing
reserves and undiscovered sources of fossil fuels and other combustible or radioactive minerals will
eventually be exhausted or become too expensive to extract.
In response to spiralling power requirements, more money has been invested in new renewables-
based generation capacity than in non-renewables-based generation capacity in recent times. The
International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated last year that the power industry still needs to invest
USD 17 trillion from 2013 through 2035 to satisfy rising electricity demand.
The increase of renewable energy’s share in total installed energy capacity was evident in most
geographies in 2013. The growth of renewables was noticeable across Asia, Latin America, the
Middle East and Africa, with new investment in all technologies. The Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region and South Africa in particular, witnessed the launch of ambitious new targets in 2012,
as well as the emergence of policy frameworks and renewables deployment. Globally, the most
significant growth occurred in the power sector, with global capacity exceeding 1,560 gigawatts
(GW), up more than 8 percent over 2012. Hydropower rose by 4 percent to approximately 1,000
GW, and other renewables collectively grew nearly 17 percent to more than 560 GW.
However, wind energy experienced a significant decline in installation in 2013, mainly due to a
dramatic drop in the US market. Around 35 GW of new wind power capacity was brought online in
the year, lower than 2012 additions that were in excess of 45 GW. In terms of overall investments,
the global wind sector saw a slight decline to USD 80.3 billion in 2013, down from USD 80.9 billion in
2012. Asian countries, such as China and India, were the growth drivers, contributing more than 52
percent of new installed capacity share. The Europe and North America were the other significant
contributors with 34 percent and 9 percent capacity additions, respectively.
Meanwhile, global investments in renewable energy dropped for a second successive year to USD
254 billion in 2013, an 11 percent decrease from 2012 levels. The decline was reflected in a sharp fall
in solar system prices, and the effect of policy uncertainty in many countries. Looking at global
investment in clean energy sector-wise, wind saw a small decline to USD 80.3 billion in 2013 from
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USD 80.9 billion in 2012, while there was a more pronounced reduction in solar, to USD 114.7 billion
from USD 142.9 billion.
The governments of several countries are focusing on policy framework to create a congenial
environment for the growth of the renewable energy market. Around 138 countries across the world
had set renewable energy targets for the end of 2012. The Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan
impelled many countries to develop policies for the development of sustainable energy sources.
Feed-in-tariffs (FITs) and renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are the most common policies being
adopted by a majority of the countries that have renewable energy policies.
The renewable energy sector has the potential to double its present share, but that requires action
from all regions. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that about 10 percent of
world energy consumption is from renewable energy sources with a projection of 14 percent by
2035. That renewables is the fastest growing energy source for actual electricity production globally,
increasing at 3.1 percent per year, is indication of its outlook.
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SCOPE OF THE REPORT
Global Overview of the Renewable Energy Market
Sources of Renewable Energy and their Current Global Status
Region-wise Status of the Market
Country-specific Status of the Market
Outlook of the Industry
KEY FEATURES DISCUSSED
Current Global Renewable Energy Status and Outlook
Detailed Analysis of Various Sources of Renewable Energy
Global Investment Trends in Renewable Energy
Detailed Analysis of Each Renewable Energy Source – Global
Region-wise Country Profile for Renewable Energy Market
Detailed Analysis of Each Renewable Energy Sources – Country-specific
Country-specific Regulatory Framework in Renewable Energy
Country-specific Investment Trends in Renewable Energy
Cost of Transformation into total Clean Energy
Cost Analysis of Each Renewable Technology Generation
Opportunities for Renewable Energy in the Manufacturing Sector
SMEs and Renewable Energy
Profile of Major Players
BENEFICIARIES OF THE REPORT
Companies in Renewable Energy, Power and Agriculture Sectors
Educational Institutes and Renewable Energy Research Centers
Business Research, KPOs, and Consulting Companies
Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, SMEs
Government and Policy Makers
Commercial and Investment Banks
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Individuals/Investors
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Overview
2.1 World Electricity Generation
2.2 Need for Renewable Energy
2.3 Hydro Power
2.4 Wind Energy
2.5 Biomass Energy
2.6 Solar Energy
2.7 Geothermal Energy
2.8 Global Investment Trends
3. The Cost of Going Green
4. Cost Analysis of Renewable Power Generation
4.1 Biomass Power Generation
4.2 Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Generation
4.3 Hydropower Generation
4.4 Solar Photovoltaics Generation
4.5 Wind Power Generation
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5. Regional Overview
5.1 America
5.1.1 The US
5.1.1.1 Hydro Energy
5.1.1.2 Wind Energy
5.1.1.3 Biomass Energy
5.1.1.4 Solar Energy
5.1.1.5 Geothermal Energy
5.1.1.6 Investment Trends
5.1.1.7 Policy Framework in the US
5.1.2 Brazil
5.1.2.1 Hydro Electricity
5.1.2.2 Wind Energy
5.1.2.4 Investment Trends
5.1.2.5 Regulatory Framework
5.2 Europe
5.2.1 The United Kingdom
5.2.1.1 Hydro Power
5.2.1.2 Wind Energy
5.2.1.3 Biomass energy
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5.2.1.4 Investment Trends
5.2.1.5 Policy Framework
5.2.2 Germany
5.2.2.1 Hydro Power
5.2.2.2 Wind Energy
5.2.2.3 Biomass Energy
5.2.2.4 Solar Energy
5.2.2.5 Investment Trends
5.2.2.6 Policy Framework
5.3 Asia - Pacific
5.3.1 China
5.3.1.1 Hydro Electricity
5.3.1.2 Wind Power
5.3.1.3 Solar Energy
5.3.1.4 Investment Trends
5.3.1.5 Policy Framework
5.3.2 India
5.3.2.1 Hydro Power
5.3.2.2 Wind Power
5.3.2.3 Biomass Energy
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5.3.2.4 Solar Power
5.3.2.6 Investment Trends
5.3.2.7 Policy Framework
5.3.2.8 Major State-wise Initiatives in Renewable Energy
6. Opportunities for Renewable Energy in Manufacturing Sector
6.1 Opportunities in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
7. Major Players
7.1 GE Energy
7.2 First Solar, Inc.
7.3 Calpine Corporation
7.4 Alstom SA
7.5 Statkraft SF
7.6 Areva SA
7.7 NRG Energy, Inc.
7.8 E.ON UK plc.
7.9 Iberdrola SA
7.10 Siemens AG
7.11 Abengoa S.A.
7.12 Dulas Limited
7.13 Vattenfall AB
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7.14 Renewable Energy Systems Limited
7.15 Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
7.16 Solar Century Holdings Limited
7.17 Canadian Solar, INC
7.18 Centrosolar Group, AG
7.19 China Sunergy Company Limited
7.20 China Power New Energy Development Company Limited
7.21 China Three Gorges Corporation
7.22 LDK Solar Company Limited
7.23 Suzlon Energy Limited
7.24 Bhel India Limited
7.25 Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
7.26 Moser Baer India Limited
7.27 NTPC Limited
7.28 Orient Green Power Company Limited
7.29 Kenersys India Private Limited
7.30 Greenko Group Plc.
8. Outlook
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List of Charts
Chart 1: Global Primary Energy Consumption, 2009 - 2013
Chart 2: Share of Renewables in Primary Energy Consumption, 2012
Chart 3: Outlook - Global Primary Energy Demand, 2014 - 2018
Chart 4: Global Average Annual Growth Rate of Renewable Energy Capacity
Chart 5: Top-five Countries in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, 2013
Chart 6: Global Electricity Generation Installed Capacity, 2008 - 2012
Chart 7: Global Electricity Generation, 2008 - 2012
Chart 8: Global Hydro Electricity Installed Capacity, 2009 - 2013
Chart 9: Global Hydro Electricity Generation, 2009 - 2013
Chart 10: Country-wise Share of Total Hydropower Installed Capacity, 2013
Chart 11: Country-wise Hydropower New Capacity Additions, 2013
Chart 12: Global Wind Energy Installed Capacity, 2009 - 2013
Chart 13: Country-wise Share of Total Installed Wind Energy Capacity, 2013
Chart 14: Country-wise Wind Energy New Capacity Additions, 2013
Chart 15: Global Biomass Energy Installed Capacity, 2008 - 2012
Chart 16: Global Solar PV Installed Capacity, 2009 - 2013
Chart 17: Country-wise Share of Total Installed Solar PV Capacity, 2013
Chart 18: Global Investment in Renewable Energy, 2009 - 2013
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Chart 19: Global Annual Cost of Producing Non-Renewable Energy, 2013
Chart 20: Cost of Full Conversion to Green Energy by Resource, 2013
Chart 21: Levelised Cost of Electricity for Different Generation Technologies, 2009 - 2014
Chart 22: Renewable Energy Consumption in North America, 2008 - 2012
Chart 23: Renewable Energy Consumption - South & Central America, 2008 - 2012
Chart 24: Total Primary Energy Consumption in the US, 2009 - 2013
Chart 25: Total Energy Consumption in the US by Type, 2013
Chart 26: Electricity Generation by Hydro Energy in the US, 2009 - 2013
Chart 27: Total Wind Power Installed Capacity in the US, 2009 - 2013
Chart 28: Electricity Generation by Wind Energy in the US, 2009 - 2013
Chart 29: Biopower Installed Capacity in the US, 2008 - 2012
Chart 30: Solar Power Installed Capacity in the US, 2009 - 2013
Chart 31 Installed Capacity of Geothermal Power in the US, 2008 - 2012
Chart 32: Total Primary Energy Consumption in Brazil, 2008 - 2012
Chart 33: Primary Energy Consumption by Type, 2012
Chart 34: Installed Capacity of Hydroelectricity in Brazil, 2008 - 2012
Chart 35: Electricity Generation by Hydro Energy in Brazil, 2008 - 2012
Chart 36: Installed Capacity of Wind Energy in Brazil, 2009 – 2013
Chart 37: Electricity Generation by Wind Energy in Brazil, 2007 - 2011
Chart 38: Total EU Power Capacity Mix, 2013
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Chart 39: Primary Energy Consumption in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 40: Share of Electricity Generation by Type in the UK, 2013
Chart 41: Hydroelectricity Installed Capacity in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 42: Hydroelectric Generation in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 43: Wind Power Installed Capacity in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 44: Wind Electricity Generation in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 45: Biomass Energy Installed Capacity in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 46: Biomass Electricity Generation in the UK, 2009 - 2013
Chart 47: Primary Energy Consumption in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 48: Consumption of Energy by Type in Germany, 2013
Chart 49: Hydro Energy Installed Capacity in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 50: Hydroelectricity Generation in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 51: Wind Energy Installed Capacity in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 52: Biomass Energy Installed Capacity in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 53: Biomass Electricity Generation in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 54: Solar Energy Installed Capacity in Germany, 2009- 2013
Chart 55: Solar Electricity Generation in Germany, 2009 - 2013
Chart 56: Primary Energy Consumption in Asia Pacific, 2008 - 2012
Chart 57: Renewable Energy Consumption in Asia Pacific, 2008 - 2012
Chart 58: Primary Energy Consumption in China, 2008 - 2012
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Chart 59: Primary Energy Consumption in China, 2008 - 2012
Chart 60: Total Hydro Power Installed Capacity in China, 2008 - 2012
Chart 61: Hydro Electricity Generation in China, 2008 – 2012
Chart 62: Total Wind Installed Capacity in China, 2009 - 2013
Chart 63: Electricity Generation by Wind in China, 2009 - 2013
Chart 64: Solar Power Installed Capacity in China, 2009 - 2013
Chart 65: Primary Energy Consumption in India, 2008 - 2012
Chart 66: Installed Power Generation Capacity in India - 2013
Chart 67: Hydro Power Installed Capacity in India, 2009 - 2013
Chart 68: Wind Energy Installed Capacity in India, 2009 – 2013
Chart 69: Net Sales - GE Energy, 2009 – 2013
Chart 70: Net Profit - GE Energy, 2009 – 2013
Chart 71: Net Sales - First Solar, Inc., 2009 – 2013
Chart 72: Net Profit - First Solar, Inc., 2009 – 2013
Chart 73: Net Sales - Calpine Corporation, 2009 – 2013
Chart 74: Net Profit - Calpine Corporation, 2009 – 2013
Chart 75: Net Sales - Alstom SA, FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 76: Net Profit - Alstom SA, FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 77: Net Sales - Statkraft SF, FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 78: Net Profit- Statkraft SF, FY2009 - FY2013
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Chart 79: Net Sales - Areva SA, 2009 - 2013
Chart 80: Net Profit - Areva SA, 2009 - 2013
Chart 81: Net Sales – NRG Energy Inc., 2009 - 2013
Chart 82: Net Profit - NRG Energy Inc., 2009 - 2013
Chart 83: Net Sales - E.ON UK Plc., 2009 - 2013
Chart 84: Net Profit - E.ON UK Plc., 2009 - 2013
Chart 85: Net Sales - Iberdrola SA, 2010 - 2013
Chart 86: Net Profit - Iberdrola SA, 2010 - 2013
Chart 87: Net Sales - Siemens AG, 2010 - 2013
Chart 88: Net Profit - Siemens AG, 2010 - 2013
Chart 89: Net Sales - Abengoa SA, 2010 - 2013
Chart 90: Net Profit - Abengoa SA, 2010 - 2013
Chart 91: Net Sales - Vattenfall AB, 2010 - 2013
Chart 92: Net Profit - Vattenfall AB, 2010 - 2013
Chart 93: Net Sales - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., 2009 - 2013
Chart 94: Net Loss - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., 2009 - 2013
Chart 95: Net Sales - Canadian Solar, Inc, 2010 - 2013
Chart 96: Net Profit - Canadian Solar, Inc, 2010 - 2013
Chart 97: Net Sales - Centrosolar Group AG, 2009 - 2012
Chart 98: Net Profit - Centrosolar Group AG, 2009 - 2012
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Chart 99: Net Sales - China Sunergy Co. Ltd., 2010 - 2013
Chart 100: Net Profit - China Sunergy Co. Ltd., 2010 - 2013
Chart 101: Net Sales - China Power New Energy Development Company Limited, 2010 - 2013
Chart 102: Net Profit - China Power New Energy Development Company Limited, 2010 - 2013
Chart 103: Net Sales - Three Gorges Corporation, 2008 - 2012
Chart 104: Net Profit - Three Gorges Corporation, 2008 - 2012
Chart 105: Net Sales - SDK Solar Co. Ltd., 2008 - 2012
Chart 106: Net Profit - SDK Solar Co. Ltd., 2008 - 2012
Chart 107: Net Sales - Suzlon Energy, FY2011 - FY2014
Chart 108: Net Profit - Suzlon Energy, FY2011 - FY2014
Chart 109: Net Sales - BHEL, FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 110: Net Profit - BHEL, FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 111: Net Sales - Moser Baer India Ltd., FY2010 - FY2013
Chart 112: Net Profit - Moser Baer India Ltd., FY2010 - FY2013
Chart 113: Net Sales - NTPC Ltd., FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 114: Net Profit - NTPC Ltd., FY2009 - FY2013
Chart 115: Net Sales - Orient Green Power Co. Ltd., FY2010 - FY2013
Chart 116: Net Profit - Orient Green Power Co. Ltd., FY2010 - FY2013
Chart 117: Net Sales - Greenko Group Plc., FY2010 - FY2013
Chart 118: Net Profit - Greenko Group Plc., FY2010 - FY2013
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List of Tables
Table 1: Company Details and Overview – GE Energy
Table 2: Company Details and Overview – First Solar, Inc.
Table 3: Company Details and Overview – Calpine Corporation
Table 4: Company Details and Overview – Alstom SA
Table 5: Company Details and Overview – Statkraft SF
Table 6: Company Details and Overview – Areva SA
Table 7: Company Details and Overview – NRG Energy, Inc.
Table 8: Company Details and Overview – E.ON UK plc.
Table 9: Company Details and Overview – Iberdrola SA
Table 10: Company Details and Overview – Siemens AG
Table 11: Company Details and Overview – Abengoa S.A.
Table 12: Company Details and Overview – Dulas Limited
Table 13: Company Details and Overview – Vattenfall AB
Table 14: Company Details and Overview – Renewable Energy Systems Ltd.
Table 15: Company Details and Overview – Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
Table 16: Company Details and Overview – Solar Century Holdings Limited
Table 17: Company Details and Overview – Canadian Solar, INC
Table 18: Company Details and Overview – Centrosolar Group, AG
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Table 19: Company Details and Overview – China Sunergy Company Limited
Table 20: Company Details and Overview – China Power New Energy Development Company Limited
Table 21: Company Details and Overview - China Three Gorges Corporation
Table 22: Company Details and Overview – LDK Solar Co. Ltd.
Table 23: Company Details and Overview – Suzlon Energy Ltd
Table 24: Company Details and Overview – Bhel India Ltd.
Table 25: Company Details and Overview - Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
Table 26: Company Details and Overview - Moser Baer India Limited
Table 27: Company Details and Overview - NTPC Limited
Table 28: Company Details and Overview - Orient Green Power Company Limited
Table 29: Company Details and Overview - Kenersys India Pvt. Ltd.
Table 30: Company Details and Overview - Greenko Group Plc
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