Analyzing Green Electricity in Australia

Table of Contents

A. Executive Summary

B. A Look at the Global Energy Industry

• B.1 Industry Profile
• B.2 Global Energy Consumption
• B.3 Global Petroleum Markets
• B.4 Global Natural Gas Markets
• B.5 Global Electricity Markets
• B.6 Global Coal Market
• B.7 Industry Outlook

C. A Look at the Global Renewable Energy Industry & Australia

• C.1 Introduction & Market Profile
• C.2 Global Market Capacity
• C.3 Wind Energy Market Analysis
• C.4 Solar PV Market Analysis
• C.5 Global Solar Water Heaters Market Analysis
• C.6 Small & Large-Scale Hydroelectricity
• C.7 Need for Stability in GHG Emissions
• C.8 Common Barriers to Renewable Energy

D. Introduction to the Australian Energy Sector

• D.1 Market Profile & Introduction
• D.2 Primary Energy Consumption by Sector
• D.3 Changing Fuel Consumption Patterns
• D.4 Snapshot of Australia' s Renewable Energy Industries
• D.5 Australia' s Participation in the Kyoto Protocol
• D.6 Emerging Policies on Renewable Energy
• D.7 Impact on Business

E. Introduction to Green Energy

• E.1 Overview
• E.2 What is Green Energy?
• E.3 Sources of Green Energy
• E.4 Analysis of the Purchasing Method of Green Energy through an Electrical Grid
• E.5 Challenges
• E.6 The Eugene Green Energy Standard
  • E.6.1 Introduction
  • E.6.2 Accredited Schemes
  • E.6.3 Accredited Energy Labels
  • E.6.4 Role of the Eugene Network
• E.7 Analysis of the Purchasing Method of Green Energy through a Gas Grid
• E.8 Case Studies: Green Energy Systems Country-wise Analysis
  • E.8.1 France
  • E.8.2 United Kingdom
  • E.8.3 Spain
  • E.8.4 Portugal
  • E.8.5 United States

F. Why the World Needs Green Energy?

G. Green Electricity in Australia

H. Analyzing the Australian Renewable Energy Industry

• H.1 Introduction
• H.2 Structure of Australia' s Renewable Energy Industry
• H.3 Historical Perspective of the Industry
• H.4 Present-Day Government Policies
  • H.4.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
  • H.4.2 Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP)
  • H.4.3 Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF)
  • H.4.4 Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
  • H.4.5 Alternative Fuels Programs
  • H.4.6 Greenhouse Gas Abatement Program (GGAP)
  • H.4.7 Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund (LETDF)
  • H.4.8 Low Emissions Technology and Abatement (LETA)
  • H.4.9 Solar Cities Initiative
  • H.4.10 Wind Forecasting Program
  • H.4.11 Advanced Electricity Storage Program
  • H.4.12 Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI)
  • H.4.13 Greenhouse Challenge Plus
• H.5 Outcomes & Future Results of Government Policies
• H.6 How will the Government Policies Impact the Future for the Renewable Energy Industry

I. Importance of the Australian Renewable Energy Industry

• I.1 Role of Renewables in Electricity Markets
• I.2 Contribution of the Renewable Energy Industry to the Economy
• I.3 Role in the Generation Sector
• I.4 Role in the Manufacturing Sector
• I.5 The Future of Renewable Energy Manufacturing in Australia
• I.6 Role in the Services Sector
• I.7 Investment in the Renewable Energy Industry

J. Analyzing Australia' s Renewable Energy Certificate System

• J.1 Overview & Historical Background
• J.2 Primary Objective of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
• J.3 Understanding the Legal Framework
• J.4 Role of Renewable Energy Certificates
• J.5 Investment in the Act
• J.6 Market Trading
• J.7 Conclusion

K. Renewable Energy Use in Electricity Generation

L. Looking at the Renewable Energy Mix

• L.1 Biomass
• L.2 Large-scale Hydro
• L.3 Small-scale Hydro
• L.4 Wind
• L.5 Solar
• L.5.1 Solar Photovoltaic
• L.5.2 Solar Thermal
• L.6 Geothermal
• L.7 Tidal, Wave & Ocean

M. Green Power Schemes in Australia

• M.1 Looking at the Schemes
• M.2 Challenges to Renewable Electricity Generation Capacity

N. Future Perspective for the Australian Renewable Energy Industry

• N.1 Outlook for the Domestic Market
  • N.1.1 Benefit/Levy Arrangement
  • N.1.2 Feed-in Tariffs
  • N.1.3 Mandatory Low Emission Target Scheme
  • N.1.4 Renewable Portfolio Standard
• N.2 Outlook for Export Markets

O. Leading Industry Contributors

• O.1 AGL
• O.2 ARK Climate
• O.3 Australian Power & Gas
• O.4 Click Energy
• O.5 Climate Friendly
• O.6 Country Energy
• O.7 COZero
• O.8 Domayne
• O.9 EnergyAustralia
• O.10 Ergon Energy Queensland
• O.11 Global Green Plan
• O.12 Integral Energy
• O.13 Jackgreen
• O.14 Momentum Energy
• O.15 Origin Energy
• O.16 Our Neighborhood Energy
• O.17 Queensland Electricity
• O.18 Simply Energy
• O.19 South Australia Electricity
• O.20 Synergy
• O.21 TRUenergy
• O.22 Victoria Electricity

P. Appendix

Q. Glossary of Terms