Abstract
PLUNKETTS RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC, the first edition of
our guide to the alternative energy field, is designed to be used as a general source for
researchers of all types.
The data and areas of interest covered are intentionally broad, from the various types of
businesses involved in alternative energy, to advances in alternative forms of power, to an in-depth
look at the 250 major firms (which we call "THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY 250") within the many
industry sectors that make up the alternative energy arena.
This reference book is designed to be a general source for researchers. It is especially intended
to assist with market research, strategic planning, employment searches, contact or prospect list
creation (be sure to see the export capabilities of the accompanying CD-ROM that is available to
book and eBook buyers) and financial research, and as a data resource for executives and students of
all types.
PLUNKETTS RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC takes a rounded approach
for the general reader. This book presents a complete overview of the entire alternative energy
field (see "How To Use This Book"). For example, advances in solar energy technologies are
discussed, as well as those in wind, hydroelectric and geothermal.
THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY 250 is our unique grouping of the biggest, most successful corporations in
all segments of the alternative energy industry. Tens of thousands of pieces of information,
gathered from a wide variety of sources, have been researched and are presented in a unique form
that can be easily understood. This section includes thorough indexes to THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY 250,
by geography, industry, sales, brand names, subsidiary names and many other topics. (See Chapter 4.)
Especially helpful is the way in which PLUNKETTS RENEWABLE, ALTERNATIVE & HYDROGEN ENERGY
INDUSTRY ALMANAC enables readers who have no business background to readily compare the financial
records and growth plans of alternative energy companies and major industry groups. Youll see the
mid-term financial record of each firm, along with the impact of earnings, sales and strategic plans
on each companys potential to fuel growth, to serve new markets and to provide investment and
employment opportunities.
No other source provides this books easy-to-understand comparisons of growth, expenditures,
technologies, corporations and many other items of great importance to people of all types who may
be studying this, one of the most promising industries in the world today.
By scanning the data groups and the unique indexes, you can find the best information to fit your
personal research needs. The major growth companies in alternative energy are profiled and then
ranked using several different groups of specific criteria. Which firms are the biggest employers?
Which companies earn the most profits? These things and much more are easy to find.
In addition to individual company profiles, an overview of alternative energy markets and trends
is provided. This books job is to help you sort through easy-to-understand summaries of todays
trends in a quick and effective manner.
Whatever your purpose for researching the alternative energy field, youll find this book to be a
valuable guide. Nonetheless, as is true with all resources, this volume has limitations that the
reader should be aware of:
- Financial data and other corporate information can change quickly. A book of this type can be no
more current than the data that was available as of the time of editing. Consequently, the financial
picture, management and ownership of the firm(s) you are studying may have changed since the date of
this book. For example, this almanac includes the most up-to-date sales figures and profits
available to the editors as of early 2004. That means that we have typically used corporate
financial data as of the end of 2003.
- Corporate mergers, acquisitions and downsizing are occurring at a very rapid rate. Such events
may have created significant change, subsequent to the publishing of this book, within a company you
are studying.
- Some of the companies in THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY 250 are so large in scope and in variety of
business endeavors conducted within a parent organization, that we have been unable to completely
list all subsidiaries, affiliations, divisions and activities within a firms corporate structure.
- This volume is intended to be a general guide to a quickly growing industry. That means that
researchers should look to this book for an overview and, when conducting in-depth research, should
contact the specific corporations or industry associations in question for the very latest changes
and data. Where possible, we have listed contact names, toll-free telephone numbers and World Wide
Web site addresses for the companies, government agencies and industry associations involved so that
the reader may get further details without unnecessary delay.
- Tables of industry data and statistics used in this book include the latest numbers available at
the time of printing, generally through the end of 2002 or 2003. In a few cases, the only complete
data available was for earlier years.
- " We have used exhaustive efforts to locate and fairly present accurate and complete data.
However, when using this book or any other source for business and industry information, the reader
should use caution and diligence by conducting further research where it seems appropriate. We wish
you success in your endeavors, and we trust that your experience with this book will be both
satisfactory and productive.
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