From a global perspective, wind power is undergoing rapid development. Within the past 10 years, the global installed capacity increased from 7 GW to around 100 GW at the end of 2007. With the aging of wind farms, the opportunity for after-market service providers is bound to grow. This research will provide an understanding of the maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements and strategies of wind farms globally, as well as the key strategic opportunities and players within this sector.
In particular, this study will provide the following:
1) Current Practices: An understanding of current practices and preferences of wind farms related to maintenance, repair and overhaul services, including frequency & duration of scheduled maintenance and major overhauls;
2) Supplier Selection Criteria: An understanding of the key criteria for supplier selection; list of major service providers
3) MRO Cost Analysis: Major maintenance, repair and overhaul costs; Impact of turbine capacity on MRO cost;
4) Market Estimates: Market size of MRO in Global Wind Turbine Market;
5) Market segmentation: MRO market size breakdown by type of service (maintenance, repair, overhaul), type of components (blade, gear box, generator);
6) Regional Analysis: Market size of MRO by region;
7) Trends and Forecasts Analysis: Trends (2002-2007) and Forecasts (2008-2013) for MRO market in terms of market size, technology changes, and types of service.
8) Strategic Analysis: A sound basis, in the form of a framework for maintenance, repairs and overhauls suppliers to formulate an effective competitive strategy.
This report answers following Key information related to the wind energy market.
– Operational and maintenance areas conducted in-house vs. outsourced;
– Understanding of global wind energy market in terms of trends in cumulative installed capacity and forecast for 2009-2014
– List of MRO service providers;
– Lead time to OEMs for major overhaul jobs;
Future Material Needs for the Global Wind Energy Market, 2009-2014, June 2009
The author believes there is enormous opportunity for suppliers of composite materials in the fabrication of wind blades and other wind turbine components now and in the future.
As larger turbines are built and installed in more difficult environments, there is an overriding requirement to reduce blade weight, putting more emphasis on the need for stronger and lighter materials, improved blade design, and more efficient processing. Consequently, there will be a need for improved properties and/or performance from current and/or alternative materials used.
Finally, to make wind energy more competitive with other power generation technologies, cost reductions are necessary, all the way from raw materials through fabrication, assembly, installation and operation.
This research will provide an understanding of the future property, performance and processing requirements for materials used in blades and other wind turbine components from the viewpoint of major turbine manufacturers, as well as the key strategic opportunities and players within this sector.
In particular, this study will provide the following:
1) Technology Trend: An understanding of current blade manufacturing practices, trends in blade fabrication, and preferences of wind blade manufacturers for various materials and fabrication techniques;
2) Price vs. Performance Analysis: An understanding of current composite materials used in blade manufacturing, the relevant property and performance specifications for each, and their price comparison.
3) Impact of Material Performance on Cost of Energy Generation: Analysis of material choice with final impact on cost of energy. An understanding of the correlations associating composite materials used in wind turbines with blade weight and costs of manufacturing, transporting, and installing and operating wind turbines.
4) Unmet Needs Assessment: An understanding of future performance and/or property requirements for materials used in blades and turbines; and
5) Strategic Analysis: A framework to provide composite material suppliers a sound basis for formulating an effective competitive strategy.
This report answers following Key information related to the wind energy market.
– Key raw material property specifications, performance criteria and pricing
– Current fabrication techniques and processes used
-Impact of potential composite raw material changes on blade/turbine costs; including fabrication, assembly, installation, operation and maintenance.
-Trends and driving forces in blade design, fabrication and material technologies
– Future demands and/or targets regarding material performance and blade weight
– Requirements to supply raw materials for wind energy applications qualification, long-term contract pricing, etc.
Small Wind Power
Distributed Wind Energy for Residential and Commercial Markets
Distributed energy generation, using a variety of renewable power technologies, is one of the most important tools for addressing the challenge of meeting the world’s growing electricity demand. Within the Renewable Distributed Energy Generation (RDEG) market, small wind systems, while a niche category, are nevertheless an important part of the solution for a variety of residential and commercial applications.
Small Wind systems are most often used in concert with another energy source, such as solar photovoltaics, diesel generation, or battery backup power. With the exception of the U.S. and U.K., small wind has not benefited from strong government subsidies or other support, and even the programs in those countries have been lacking in comparison to what has been extended to PV or large wind installations. However, a surge in demand for small wind in the U.S. is likely as a result of the recently enacted 30% uncapped dollar for dollar tax credit. The estimated size of the small wind market in 2008 was 38 MW of generation capacity, and Pike Research forecasts that the sector will grow to 115 MW by 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%. This translates into a market with revenues of $165 million in 2008 that will grow to nearly $412 million by 2013, representing a CAGR of 20%.
This report analyzes the market for small wind power in the context of the broader RDEG market, which also includes solar photovoltaics and fuel cell technologies. The study covers key business issues and drivers of demand for sub-utility scale wind power, including government-driven legislation and incentives as well as market-based factors. Technology and cost issues are examined in depth, as are a number of key industry players. Market forecasts include small wind generation capacity, system revenues, and installed prices through 2013 for installations in all regions of the world, with line-item segmentation for 12 key countries.
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 is small wind power and how does it fit in the RDEG landscape
– What are the key sub-utility scale RDEG technologies and how do they compare across a number of dimensions?
– How big is the Small Wind category today and how large is the market forecast to grow?
– What are the key applications of Small Wind?
– What are the key drivers of growth for Small Wind?
– Who are the key industry players in the Small Wind market?
Who needs this report?
– Small wind technology providers
– Distribution, installation, and service providers
– Venture capital and other equity investors
– Government agencies
– Industry associations, non-profit organizations, and key industry constituents
– Consulting firms and investment banks focused on renewable distributed energy generation technologies, such as small wind
German Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013
The report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the Germany wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in Italy. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in Germany. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in Germany. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the Germany wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in Germany.
The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the Germany wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the Germany wind market.
Scope
– Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Germany wind power market
– Analyzes the Germany Wind Turbine Industry
– Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Germany market based on the deal analysis
– Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments
– Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in Germany
– Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials
– Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects
– Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market
– Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in Germany
Reasons to buy
– Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Germany wind power market
– Analyzes the Germany Wind Turbine Industry
– Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Germany market based on the deal analysis
– Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments
– Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in Germany
– Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials
– Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects
– Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market
– Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in Germany
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