Abstract
Increasing numbers of countries and regions of the world have committed to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversity energy resources to include more
renewable sources. Meanwhile, the world' s electricity generation is expected
to increase nearly two-fold by 2030 from 2007 levels. The traditional
electricity grid' s centralized power generation model is very inefficient and
limited. In most industrialized countries, the overall generation efficiency
averages 30-35% by the time electricity reaches the customer and the
electricity grid is getting more and more congested. Further, it is estimated
that 33% of the global population lives without power today.
One of the key solutions to these challenges lies in Renewable Distributed
Energy Generation. RDEG technologies are comprised of three principal
technologies: photovoltaic, small wind, and fuell cells, and are often used
in concert with emerging energy storage technologies. RDEG technologies
generate power at the point of consumption, avoiding costly and inefficient
transmission and distribution. RDEG technologies generate electricity with
few if any emissions.
This Pike Research report provides an overview of the opportunities and
challenges associated with deploying RDEG technologies on a global basis to
meet the growing electricity needs of the planet. The report provides a
comprehensive overview of the technologies as well as key drivers of growth
over the next five years and beyond. The report takes an in-depth analysis of
the key cost drivers of each RDEG technology. Detailed market forecasts of
capacity, price, and installed system revenue potential are provided for each
technology covering each significant global market. Key players in each
category are also profiled.
Key questions addressed:
- Why is sub-utility scale Renewable Distributed Energy Generation (RDEG) an
important part of the solution to the challenges of climate change?
- What are the key sub-utility scale RDEG technologies and how do they
compare across a number of dimensions?
- How big is the RDEG category today and how large is the market forecast to
grow?
- What are the key applications of RDEG technologies?
- What are the key drivers of growth for RDEG technologies?
- Who are the key industry players in the RDEG technology market?
This report is for:
- RDEG technology providers: PV, small wind, and fuel cell systems
- Distribution, installation, and service providers
- Venture capital and other equity investors
- RDEG project developers
- Government agencies
- Industry associations, non-profit organizations, and key industry
consistuents
- Consulting firms and investment banks focused on RDEG technologies
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