Overview

There are few industry sectors in the world today with more potential than renewable and hydrogen energy. Clean, green and renewable energy technologies are receiving immense emphasis from investors, environmentalists, governments and major corporations. A wide variety of technologies are being researched, developed and implemented on a global basis, from Stirling engines to wind power, from advanced nuclear plants to geothermal and fuel cells. Our analysis also includes tar sands (oil sands), oil shale, fuel cells, clean coal, distributed power, energy storage, biofuels and much more. We also discuss the potential for nanotechnology to enhance solar cells and other technologies. This book contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. It also includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 300 leading companies in all facets of the alternative, renewable and hydrogen energy business. Purchasers will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools enable you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

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Author:   Jack W. Plunkett ,  Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
Imprint:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.525kg
ISBN:  

9781593921880

ISBN 10:   1593921888
Pages:   513
Publication Date:   30 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

"PLUNKETT'S RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2011 CONTENTS A Short Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Glossary x Introduction 1 How to Use This Book 3 Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry 7 1) Introduction 7 2) Solar Power and Photovoltaics 10 3) Wind Power 13 4) Hydroelectric Power 15 5) Geothermal Power 16 6) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels such as Biodiesel 18 7) Ethanol Production Soared, But a Market Glut May Slow Expansion 19 8) Microturbines and Distributed Power 22 9) Tidal Power 23 10) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues 24 11) Governments Encourage Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation, Research and Investment 27 12) China Becomes a Leader in CleanTech and Renewable Energy Equipment 29 13) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Will Quickly Gain Popularity 29 14) Major Research in Advanced Lithium Batteries 33 15) Hybrid Cars Gain Market Share 34 16) Clean Diesel Technology Gains Acceptance 35 17) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Off to a Slow Start 36 18) Homes and Commercial Buildings Go Green 37 19) Fuel Efficiency Becomes a Key Selling Element/Stiff Emissions Standards Adopted in the U.S. and Abroad 39 20) Proposals for U.S. Electricity Grid Enhancements Include a Smart Grid,A"" Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Technologies such as Flow Cell Batteries 40 21) The Industry Takes a New Look at Nuclear Power 43 22) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power-Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices 48 23) Polymers Enable New Display Technologies with PLEDs/May Hold Key to High Efficiency Polymer Solar Cells (PV) 49 24) Coal Is Abundant/Clean Coal and Coal Gasification Technologies Have Promise 49 25) Canada's Tar Sands Production Reaches 1.49 Million Barrels per Day, But Operating Costs Are High 51 26) Oil Shale Technologies Draw New Investment 52 27) Superconductivity Comes of Age 53 Chapter 2: Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Statistics 55 Global Alternative Energy Industry Overview 56 U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Overview 57 Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors 58 Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels 59 Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy 60 Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel 61 Estimated Number of Alternative Fueled Vehicles in Use in the U.S., by Fuel Type: 2004-2008 63 World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2005-2035 64 World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region: 2005-2035 65 Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 1980-2035 66 Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2009 67 Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2009 68 Total Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1980-1st 7 Months of 2010 69 Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2009-2010 70 U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 16-Year Average for 1994-2009 71 Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2009 72 Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2009 73 Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2009 74 Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2003-2009 75 Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2003-2009 76 Summary of Fuel Ethanol Production, U.S.: 2009 77 The 15 Largest Nuclear Power Plants in the U.S.: 2009 78 Top 15 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2009 79 Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2010 80 Shipments of Photovoltaic Cells & Modules by Market Sector, End Use & Type, U.S.: 2007-2008 81 Shipments of Solar Thermal Collectors, U.S., 1999-2008 82 U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Scientific Research: 2009-2011 83 Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2009-2011 84 Chapter 3: Important Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Contacts 85 (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites) Chapter 4: THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 300: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 123 Industry List, With Codes 124 Index of Rankings Within Industry Groups 126 Alphabetical Index 135 Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State 138 Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 140 Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Firms Have Locations 142 Index of Firms with International Operations 148 Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 300 151 Additional Indexes Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 467 Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 468"

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Another valuable addition to Plunkett's reference titles - this easy-to-read reference on the energy industry will be a useful source for academic libraries, larger public libraries and select special libraries.A American Reference Books Annual This volume offers a wealth of data and information - Well organized.A Science Book & Film - This impressive compendium covers all facets of the American energy industry - exhaustively researched - presented in a unique form that can be easily understood.A Midwest Book Review

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Jack W. Plunkett is CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based provider of market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats. Plunkett's client list includes 10,000 leading corporations, universities and government agencies worldwide. Plunkett's research products are distributed electronically through subscriptions to its website and around the globe by major booksellers and news distributors. Jack Plunkett's work has been widely covered by hundreds of magazines, newspapers and broadcast stations, including stories in USA Today and Inc. Magazine. Plunkett is frequently interviewed as an expert source by publications such as Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Investor's Business Daily, media outlets such as NPR's Marketplace, ABC, and CBS Marketwatch, as well as local and regional newspapers and national columnists.

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