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The global outlook series on the Green Technologies Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. Illustrated with 73 fact-rich market data tables, the report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, and highlights latest trends, issues and demand drivers. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, and Sweden), Asia-Pacific (Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam), Middle East & Africa and Latin America (Argentina, Brazil and Mexico). The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses and contact details of 1,015 companies worldwide.

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW & OUTLOOK 1Green Technology: A Reinvention of the Use of Resources toCreate a Sustainable Economy 1Environmental Concerns Drive Green Technologies 1Investments - Critical for Green Development 2Venture Capital Investments Continue to Improve 3Table 1: Global Green Technologies Market (2009): PercentageShare Breakdown of Value of Venture Capital Investments bySector 4

Table 2: Global Green Technologies Market (2009): Breakdown

of Number of Venture Capital Deals by Sector 4

Standard Measurement Frameworks - A Key Requirement for Green

Investment 5

A Review of Technologies Under the Green Umbrella 5

Renewable Energy Technologies: The Road Ahead 5

Wind Energy Market Raises a Toast Towards a Bright Future 6

Solar Energy: A Part of the Modern Energy Mix Portfolio 6

Government Participation in Boosting Solar Energy: Critical

to Market Fortunes 8

Will Subsidies Continue? - A Million Dollar Question 8

Green Energy Initiatives to Spur Growth in Solar Thermal

Power Market 9

Global Solar Thermal Power Stations Presently in Operation

(2010) 10

Table 3: World Market for Solar Cells and Modules by

Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America

Independently Analyzed with Sales Figures in US$ Million

for Years 2010 and 2015 10

Waxing Importance of Smart Energy Management in the IT

Industry 11

Green IT Ushers in the Era of Sustainable ICT 12

Companies Jumpstart Sustainable IT Planning Processes 12

Table 4: Importance of Green IT Practices: Illustrative

Findings on Percentage of Organizations Formalizing Green

Initiatives 13

2. CURRENT MARKET SCENARIO 14Recession Impact In Retrospect 14Implications of Recession on Renewable Energy 15Wind Energy - A Key Contributor 16Table 5: Wind Power Market (2009): Breakdown of NewInstallations (in Megawatts) by Country/Region 16PV Cells & Modules Market Quickly Recovers from Dark Spellin 2009 17PV Installations Increase in 2010 17Green Buildings -Bright Spot Amid Gloom for Construction Sector 18Green IT Skirts the Recession 19Green Automobiles Attract Demand Despite Recession 20What's In-Store for the NGV Market? 20NGVs: The Most Pragmatic Solution to Reduce Carbon Footprint 21Table 6: World Market for Natural Gas Vehicles byGeographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest ofWorld Markets Independently Analyzed with Natural GasVehicle Population in Units for Years 2010 and 2015 22Green Chemistry: Growth Fundamentals to Get Stronger in thePost Recession Period 22

3. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES 23

The Need to Report Measure, Monitor & Report Greenhouse Gas

Emissions Drives Business Case for Adoption of Green

Technologies 23

Rising Electricity Consumption & Energy Prices Drives Demand

for Renewable Energy 23

Carbon Credit: An Innovative Approach to Curb GHG Emissions 23

Increasing Role of Public Sector 24

Cost Reductions "Thru" Energy Savings 24

Penchant for "Green" Certified Products Rise 24

Virtualization of IT Infrastructure: The Way to Go for Green IT 25

Greener Computing Now Possible Through the Clouds 25

Increased Demand for Diesel Automotives Offers Growth

Prospects for Biodiesel 26

Green Trend Permeates the Lubricant Oil & Greases Market 27

Decreasing Costs of Wind Energy Generation 27

Green Batteries Demand Reaching to a New Level 28

Oil and Gas Companies to Produce Alternative Energy 28

Overcapacity, Overinvestment will Fan Consolidation Drive 29

Development of Green Technologies - Scene Shifts to Developing

Countries 29

Challenges 30

4. GREEN TECHNOLOGY - A SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW 31Green Buildings 31Green Building Materials 31Advantages of Green Buildings 32Reduction in Energy Consumption 32Reduction of Waste 32Key Market Drivers 32Rising Energy Consumption Propels Demand for Green BuildingMaterials 32Green Concept Goes Global 32Market Analytics 33Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forGreen Building Materials by Geographic Region - US, Europe,Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years2009, 2012 & 2015 33Renewable Energy 33Solar Power 34Solar Cells 34Solar Heating 35Market Drivers 35Government Participation in Boosting Solar Energy: Criticalto Market Fortunes 35World Bank Also Plays Active Role in Solar Energy Sector 36Developed Nations Lead the Market While Developing NationsDrive Growth 36Need to Achieve Grid Parity to Drive Future Growth 37Key Market Share Statistics 38Table 8: Global PV Market (2000, 2005 & 2010): CumulativeInstalled PV Power by Region (In MW) 38

Table 9: Worldwide PV Market (2010): Cumulative Installed

PV Power in MW by Leading Nations 38

Table 10: World PV Cell Production (2010): Percentage ShareBreakdown by Country 38Major Photovoltaic Power Plants 39Table 11: World's Largest Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants:As of December 2010 39Market Analytics 40Table 12: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysisfor Solar Panels by Geographic Region- US, Japan, Europe,Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World MarketsIndependently Analyzed by Installations in Megawatts forYears 2009, 2013, & 2015 40

Table 13: World Solar Cells Production by Type (2008, 2009

& 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume

for Crystalline Silicon Cells and Thin Film Solar Cells 40

Wind Power 41

Impact on Environment 41

Doubly-fed Electric Machine 41

Key Market Drivers 42

Offshore Market to Sail Ahead of Onshore 42

Surging Wind Energy Industry Fans Demand for Wind Turbines 42

Wind Energy Research Projects Get a Shot in the Arm 42

Market Share Statistics 43

Table 14: Worldwide New Capacity Installations in the Wind

Energy Market: 2001-2010 (Capacity Additions In Megawatts) 43

Table 15: Worldwide Leading Countries for New CapacityInstallations in Wind Energy Market (2010) - China, US,Spain, Germany, India, France, Italy, Canada, UK, Portugal,and Others (Capacity Additions In Megawatts) 43

Table 16: Worldwide Leading Countries for Wind Energy

Installed Capacity (2010): Percentage Breakdown for China,

US, Germany, Spain, India, Italy, France, UK, Portugal,

Denmark, and Others 44

Market Analytics: 44

Table 17: World Current & Future Analysis of Installed Wind

Energy Capacity by Geographic Region - North America,

Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific (including

Japan), and Latin America Independently Analyzed in

Megawatts for Years 2010 through 2015 44

Geothermal Power 45

Advantages 45

Disadvantages 45

Economic Viability of Geothermal Energy 45

Key Market Drivers 46

Share of Geothermal Energy to Expand In the Energy Mix 46

Developed Nations Drive Market Growth 47

Market Share Statistics 47

Table 18: Geothermal Production (2010): Percentage

Breakdown of Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy

by Country - US, The Philippines, Mexico, Indonesia, Italy

and Others 47

Market Analytics: 48

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis

for Geothermal Energy by Geographic Region - US, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Installed Capacity in

Megawatts for Years 2010, 2012 & 2015 48

Hydropower 48

Table 20: Major Under-Development Hydropower Projects -

Ranked by Maximum Capacity of Generation 49

Market Analytics 50

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market

Analysis for Hydropower Generation by Geographic Region -

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (incl. Japan), Middle

East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Installed Capacity in MW for Years 2009, 2012,

& 2015 50

Ocean Energy 50

Increasing Investments in Research & Development 51

Europe: Dominates Technology Development 52

Future Looks Bright 52

Types of Ocean Energy 52

Tidal Power 52

Wave power 53

Salt Power 54

Statistical Findings 55

Table 22: Global Ocean Wave Energy Market: Percentage

Breakdown of Technology Adoption by Market Participants 55

Biogas 55

Expanding Applications of Biogas 56

Transportation Industry Shows Interest in Biogas 56

Investment Opportunities in Biogas Sector 57

Table 23: Top 10 Biogas Energy Markets Worldwide (2009):

Breakdown of Biogas Energy Capacities by Country (in MW) 57

Biodiesel 58

Vehicular Emissions 58

The Cost Factor 58

Key Market Drivers 58

Ever-Increasing Petroleum Prices Fueling Demand for Biodiesel 58

Interest in Renewable Fuels Boosts Biodiesel Demand 59

Environmentally Driven Legislation Influences the Market 59

Market Analytics: 60

Table 24: World Biodiesel Market by Geographic

Region/Country - US, Europe and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million

Gallons for Years 2009 & 2015 60

Table 25: World Biodiesel Market (2010): PercentageBreakdown of Volume Sales by End-Use Segment - Automobiles,Mining, and Marine Markets 60Green IT/Computing 60Background 60Virtualization 61Power Management 61Power Supply 61Storage 61Display 61Materials Recycling 61Energy Efficient Displays 61Telecommuting 61Key Market Drivers: 62Green IT Transitions from "Obligation" to "Opportunity" 62Traditional IT Service Providers Throw Their Hat Into theGreen IT Ring 62Green Data Centers: The Way of the Future 62Governments Wield the Iron Fist On Non-Green IT ProcurementPractices 63Guidelines & Directives Pressurize Adoption 64Market Analytics: 65Table 26: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis forGreen IT Services by Geographic Region - North America,Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Revenue in US$ Million for Years 2010,2012 & 2015 65Hybrid Vehicles 65Table 27: World Market for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles(BPEVs) (2010 & 2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of UnitSales by Geographic Region 66

Table 28: World Market for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

(2010 & 2015:) Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by

Geographic Region 67

Table 29: Leading Hybrid Vehicles in the US (2008):Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Model - Toyota Prius,Toyota Camry Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota HighlanderHybrid, Ford Escape PHEV, Lexus RX 400h, Nissan AltimaHybrid, and Others 67Automotive Powertrain Technologies Migrate TowardsEnvironmentally Friendly Alternatives 68Table 30: Environmental Impact of Powertrain Technologies:Breakdown of Green House Gas Emissions (in g CO2 eq/km) byEngine Technology 68Hybrid Powertrains: The Pros & Cons of SuccessfulCommercialization 69Table 31: World Full-Hybrid Technology Market (2008 &2012): Breakdown of Market Penetration by Leading OEM 69Types of Hybrid Engine 70Hybrid Electric-Petroleum Vehicles 70Continuously Outboard Recharged Battery Electric Vehicle (CORBEV) 70Hybrid Fuel (Dual Mode) 70Fluid Power Hybrid 70Plug-in Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (PHEV) 70Key Market Drivers: 70Reduced Environmental Impact of Hybrid Vehicles 70Challenges 71Shortage of Raw Materials 71Impact of Hybrid Car Batteries Used in Hybrid Vehicles 71Green Packaging 71Green Chemistry 71Chemical Industry Turns Green 72Renewable Chemicals 72Europe Leads Renewable Chemicals Market 73Environmental Concerns Drive Renewable Chemicals Market 73Renewable Technologies Gains Critical Mass 73Food Industry Shows Interest in Renewable Feedstock 74Investment Scenario in Renewable Chemicals and IndustrialBiotechnology 74Industrial Biotechnology: The Next Generation Technology forDeveloping Renewable Chemicals 74Biocatalysts Witness Greater Demand from Chemistry RelatedIndustries 75Demand for biocatalysts Grows Rapidly in Asia 75A Straight Talk About the Market's Future 76Market Statistics 77Table 32: World Market for Renewable Chemicals by GeographicRegion - US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million forYears 2010 through 2013 77Green Nanotechnology 77State of the Nanotechnology Industry: A Review 77Nanomaterials & Nanoparticles Witness Robust Activity 78Table 33: World Market for Nanomaterials (2010): Breakdownof Annual Revenues in US$ Million by Product Segment -Nanomaterial Oxides, Nano-Metals, Carbon Nanotubes,Nanomaterial Clays and Others 79

Table 34: World Market for Nanomaterials (2010): Percentage

Breakdown of Annual Revenues by End-Use Sector -

Electronics, Healthcare, Construction and Others 80

Table 35: World Market for Nanomaterials (2010): PercentageBreakdown of Annual Revenues by Geographic Region/Country -for US, Japan, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan) and Rest of World 80Focus on Improved Performance to Bring New ManufacturingMethods for Nanomaterials 80Research & Development - The Nanotechnology Lifeline 81US, EU and Japan - Spearheading Nanotech R&D Revolution 81National Initiatives Promote R&D Efforts in Rest of World 82Government Bodies & Venture Capitalists Fuel ResearchInitiatives 82Market Statistics 83Table 36: World Market for Products IncorporatingNanotechnology by End-Use Sector - Chemicals, Automotive,Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductors & Electronics, Pharma &Healthcare, Food, and Other End-use Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010and 2013 83Review of Select Nanotechnology Sectors 84Nanotools 84Nanofilms 84Nanocatalysts 85Table 37: World Market for Nanocatalysts by End-UseApplication - Refinery, Petrochemical, Pharmaceuticals,Chemical Industry, Food Processing, EnvironmentalApplications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed withSales in US$ Million for Years 2010 and 2013 86Carbon Nanotubes 86Table 38: World Market for Carbon Nanotubes (2010):Breakdown of Annual Sales Figures (in US$ Million) byProduct Segment - Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes and MultiWalled Carbon Nanotubes 88

Table 39: World Market for Carbon Nanotubes (2010):

Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic

Region/Country - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including

Japan), and Rest of World 88

Nanocomposites 88

Table 40: World Market for Nanocomposites (2010): Breakdown

of Annual Consumption in Million Pounds by Geographic

Region - USA, Europe, and Rest of World Markets 89

Table 41: World Market for Nanocomposites (2010): Breakdownof Annual Consumption in Million Pounds by End-Use Segment-Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics &Electrical, Automotive and Others 90Nanomagnetics 90Table 42: World Market for Nanomagnetics (2010): PercentageShare Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment 91

Table 43: World Market for Nanomagnetics (2010): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales by En-Use Sector 91

5. REGULATORY BODIES 92Environmental Protection Agency (US) 92The Clean Tech Institute (US) 92The Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (US) 92European Committee of Environmental Technology SuppliersAssociation (Belgium) 92Green Technology Alliance (US) 93The Environmental Industry Associations (US) 93Renewable Energy Association (UK) 93International Green Energy Council (US) 93World Green Building Council (Canada) 94The U.S. Green Building Council (US) 94

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 95

7. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 103

8. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 115

REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 124

1. THE UNITED STATES 124

Market Overview 124

Green Technology in the US: A Review 124

Creating Suitable Framework for Green Technology Industry 124

Venture Capital Funding Improves after a Temporary Lull 125

Investments in Renewable Energy Technologies On the Rise 125

Wind Energy Industry 125

Table 44: Leading US States by Percentage of Power Generated

From Wind (2009) 126

Table 45: Largest Wind Farm Projects in the US (2010) 126US Solar Photovoltaic Market 127Table 46: US PV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown ofPV Installed Capacity by Segment 127

Table 47: PV Installations in the US (2010): Breakdown of

the Annual Installed PV Capacity by State 128

Table 48: US Solar Cells Market (2010): Market ShareBreakdown of Cell Production by Leading Players 128Outlook 128Emerging Solar Thermal Technologies to Fulfill FutureEnergy Requirements 129Decreasing Importance of Geothermal Energy 130Expanding Size of the Hybrid Vehicles Market 130High Time to Focus on Renewable Energy 130Market Trends 131Escalating Market for Green Building & Green Building Materials 131Energy Efficiency Remains a Dominating Factor For the USCompanies to Adopt Green IT Policies 132Government Initiatives Will Promote PV Market in the US 132Expanding Market for Small Wind Turbines in US 133Thin-Film Cells to Drive Solar-Cell Market 133Price Declines to Promote New Installations 134Biodiesel - Regulations Create Opportunities 134

2. CANADA 135

Canada: High on Winds 135

Table 49: Wind Energy Market in Canada (2009): Breakdown of

Installed Capacity (In MW) by leading Province -Ontario,

Quebec, Alberta, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward

Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, British Colombia and

Newfoundland and Labrador 135

Solar Energy to Grow in Canada 135

Table 50: Canadian PV Market (2010): Breakdown of Annual PV

Power Installed (MW) by Application 136

Canada to Invest in Solar Energy 136

Government Initiatives Over the Years 137

3. JAPAN 138Green Energy 138METI Subsidizes Green Tech Initiatives 138Renewable Energy 138Wind Energy 139Solar Energy 139Table 51: Japanese Leading Solar Cells Producers (2010):Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Q-Cells, SharpElectronics, Suntech Power and Others 140

Table 52: Japanese Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type 140

4. EUROPE 141Market Overview 141Environmental Technology Gaining Importance 141Table 53: European New Nominal Installed Capacity by EnergySource (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of NominalInstalled Capacity for Wind Power, Gas-Fired Power Stations,Photovoltaics, Oil, Coal-Fired Power Stations, Hydro,Biomass, CSP, and Nuclear Power 141The Green Certificates System Catching Up with Europe 142EC's New Proposals for Promoting Green Energy 142Wind Energy Market 142Table 54: Wind Power Capacity Increase in Europe(2009-2020): Percentage Share Breakdown by LeadingCountries - Germany, Spain, UK, France, Italy, Poland,Sweden, The Netherlands, Greece, Iceland and Others (In GW) 143

Table 55: EU Electricity Production from Wind Energy

(2000-2030): Annual Breakdown by Methods -Onshore and

Offshore (In TWh) 144

Solar PV Market 144

Table 56: European PV Market (2010): Breakdown of

Cumulative Installed Capacity In MW by Select Country 145

Status of PV Tariffs and Related Subsidies in Select EU

Countries 145

Green Building Market 147

Green Building Market - Drivers and Restraints 148

Future Expectations 149

Europe - A Major Producer and Consumer of Biodiesel 149

In Car Green Technologies and their Potential 149

Table 57: Green Technology Market in Europe (2007 & 2015):

CO2 Emission Reduction Potential (in gm/Km) and Penetration

Rate in Percentage for In Car Green Technologies - Tire

Pressure Monitoring System, Natural Gas Vehicles, Plug-in

Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Micro Hybrids,

Downsizing, Turbo Charging, Gasoline Directive, Dual Clutch

Transmission, Flex Fuel, Automated Manual Transmission, and

Electric Power Steering 150

Market Trends 151

Solar Photovoltaic Segment Witnesses Exponential Growth 151

Expanding Size of the European Solar Thermal Industry 151

Increasing Demand for Green Buildings 151

Increasing Importance of Biofuels 152

4a. FRANCE 153Promising Developments in Green Tech 153An Overview of Wind Energy Sector 153Solar Usage in France 153Table 58: French Solar PV Market (2010): Percentage ShareBreakdown of Annual Installed PV Power by Installation Type 154Governmental Support and Funding 154Marine Energy 155

4b. GERMANY 156

Green IT Sector: Market Overview 156

Table 59: German Renewable Energy Electricity Production

(2010): Percentage Breakdown of Distribution of Renewable

Energy Electricity for Wind, Hydro, Biogas, Bio energy Solid,

Photovoltaics, Bio energy Liquid and Geothermal 156

German Wind Energy Market 156

New Renewable Energy Law Spurs Wind Energy Expansion 157

German Solar Market 157

4c. GREECE 158Wind Energy Market 158Solar PV Market 158

4d. ITALY 159

Zeroing In on the Benefits of Green Energy 159

Table 60: Wind Energy Market in Italy (2009): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Installed Capacity (In MW) by Leading

Regions 159

Solar PV Market 160

Table 61: PV Power in Italy by Application (2010): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power by Off-Grid

Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic, Grid-Connected Distributed,

Grid-Connected Centralized Installations 160

4e. NORWAY 161Energy Mix in Norway 161

4f. POLAND 162

Factors Facilitating Growth of Renewable Energy in Poland 162

Wind Energy and Biomass Leads Renewable Energy Market 162

Table 62: Operating Wind Farms (>20MW) in Poland (2009): By

Capacity (In MW) 163

4g. RUSSIA 164Opportunities for Green Buildings in Russia 164Role of Government 164Russian Solar Sector 164

4h. SLOVAKIA 165

New Legislation to Support Renewable Energy Sources 165

4i. SPAIN 166Wind Energy Market 166Solar Market 166Table 63: PV Power in Spain by Application (2010) -Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Powerby Off-Grid and Grid-Connected Installations 167

4j. THE NETHERLANDS 167

Taking a Crack at Green Energy 167

4k. THE UNITED KINGDOM 168Government Incentives to Promote Green IT Strategies 168Wind Energy Market 168Solar Market 168Table 64: PV Power in the United Kingdom by Application(2010) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative InstalledPV Power by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic andGrid-Connected Distributed Installations 169Fast Adopting the Green Building Concept 169Government Subsidies For Energy Conservation 170

4l. SWEDEN 171

Wind Energy Scenario in Sweden 171

5. ASIA-PACIFIC 172Asia-Pacific to Witness Increased Activity in Green Development 172Asia Pins Great Expectations on Green IT 172Wind Energy Industry 173PV Market - An Overview 173Table 65: Asia-Pacific PV Market (2010): Breakdown ofCumulative Installed Capacity In MW by Country 174'Green' Exports - Promising Business for Developing Economies 174

5a. AUSTRALIA 175

Demand for Single National Strategy for Green Technologies 175

Australian Wind Energy Market 175

PV Market - An Overview 175

Table 66: PV Power in Australia by Application (2010) -

Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power

by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non- Domestic, Grid-Connected

Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized Installations 176

5b. CHINA 177Overview 177China - The New Leader in Renewable Energy 177Wind Power as a Case in Point 177Wind Energy 178Solar Energy Market 178PV Industry Receives Heavy Blow from Recession, GovernmentComes to Rescue 178Chinese Solar Industry Outweighs Japan in Solar Production 179China Poised to Become Major Solar Energy Consumer 179Government Policies for Long Term Growth of PV Industry 180Competition from Traditional Energy Sources - A Majorchallenge for Renewable Energy Sector in China 180Green Car Market to Zoom Ahead 181Chinese Automakers to Add Eco-friendly Vehicles in ProductLineup 181China Joins Hands with Germany for Green Technologies 182

5c. HONG KONG 182

5d. INDIA 183Investments Surge In Green Tech Industry 183Government Initiatives for Green Buildings 183Government Impetus Increasing in Renewable Energy Sector 183Land Inadequacy - Problem for Renewable Energy Projects 184Wind Energy 184Green Chemistry 185Solar PV Industry in India: A Quick Primer 185Table 67: Solar PV Modules Production in India by Technology(2010): Percentage Breakdown for Crystalline silicon (C-Si)and Thin Film or amorphous silicon (a-Si) 186

5e. NEW ZEALAND 187

Green Buildings on High Momentum 187

5f. THE PHILIPPINES 188

5g. SOUTH KOREA 189

Market Overview 189

Dedicated Efforts to Develop Environmental Market 189

Environmental Concerns Pushing Renewable Energy Development 189

Korea Accelerates Pace of Development in Green Energy 190

Investment Plans for Renewable Energy 191

Government Frames Policies to Support Green Technologies 192

Fund Allocation for the Green Growth Strategy 192

Implementation of Five-Year Plans for Green Growth 192

Establishment of Science and Technology Council for Green

Growth 193

Major Players Invest in Green Tech 193

Promotion of Green Partnerships 193

Policy Strategies for the Development of Green Technologies

and Industries 194

Solar Energy Market 194

Table 68: PV Power in Korea by Application (2010) -

Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power

by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic, Grid-Connected

Distributed and Grid-Connected Centralized Installations 195

The Solar Scenario: Increasing Government Support 195

Green Buildings - Growth Avenue for Construction Sector in

Korea 195

Table 69: Energy Consumption in Korean Building Market

(2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Energy Consumption

in Residential Buildings by Application 196

Table 70: Energy Consumption in Korean Building Market(2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Energy Consumptionin Commercial Buildings by Application 196

5h. TAIWAN 197

Focus on Renewable Energies 197

PV Industry Poised for Strong Growth, Post Recession 197

Government Incentives in Taiwan: A Quick Review 198

5i. THAILAND 199Table 71: Grid Vs. Solar Electricity in Thailand: 2000-2020 199

5j. MALAYSIA 200

Malaysia Aims to Increase Investments in Green Technologies 200

5k. VIETNAM 200Lack of Private Sector Participation Hampers Progress on GreenTechnology 200

6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 201

6a. MIDDLE EAST 201Investor Plunge into the Green Tech Market 201Carbon Trust and Qatar Investment Team Up for Clean Energy 201Saudi Arabia Joins Hands with Sweden for Green Technologies 201

6b. SOUTH AFRICA 202

Creating Platform for Green Energy 202

7. LATIN AMERICA 202Wind Energy in Latin America - A Review 202

7a. ARGENTINA 203

Grant for 'PREMER' Project on Renewable Energy 203

7b. BRAZIL 204Hydropower Market 204Wind Energy 204Table 72: Leading Wind Farms in Brazil (2009): Breakdown byCapacity Installations (In MW) 204

7c. MEXICO 205

Cap-and-Trade System to Reduce Emissions in Mexico 205

Solar Electricity in Mexico 205

Table 73: PV Power in Mexico by Application (2010) -

Percentage Share Breakdown of Cumulative Installed PV Power

by Off-Grid Domestic, Off-Grid Non-Domestic, and