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Village Power Systems, Weak Grid Island Systems, Industrial Remote Mine Systems, and Mobile Military Microgrids: Market Analysis and Forecasts
Remote power systems in all corners of the world number in the thousands, with the vast majority being powered up by dumb, dirty diesel generation, hardly a technology of relevance to the smart grid and fundamental networking advantages of the microgrid platform. Nevertheless, once distributed renewable energy generation (RDEG) is added to the mix, then these remote microgrids begin to look like classic microgrids. The closest analogy to remote microgrids funded by the U.S. government are the so-called "mobile microgrids" deployed at military forward operating bases (FOBs) in Afghanistan and Iraq, and other temporary or remote bases throughout the world.
Since these remote microgrids never connect to a larger grid and, therefore, operate in an island mode on a 24/7 basis, a greater need exists for energy storage versus other topologies. Many of these microgrids are designed to reduce diesel fuel consumption by integration of solar photovoltaics, a technology that is the primary driver for remote microgrids over the next 6 years. Pike Research forecasts that the global remote microgrid market will expand from 349 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity in 2011 to over 1.1 gigawatts (GW) by 2017, an amount that equals or perhaps even surpasses all other microgrid segments combined that are in the current planning stages or have already been deployed.
This Pike Research report analyzes the global market opportunity for remote microgrids in several key segments including village power systems, weak grid island systems, industrial remote mine systems, and mobile military microgrids. The study examines the market issues and demand drivers associated with adoption of microgrids for remote applications, assesses technology and implementation issues, and profiles the key industry players that are engaged in this fast-growing market. Market forecasts, segmented by application and world region, are provided for generation capacity and revenue growth through 2017.
Key Questions Addressed:
-Which technology components vital to grid-connected microgrids are relevant or irrelevant to remote microgrids?
-Why is the remote microgrid application so commercially advanced?
-Beyond General Electric, which established companies are engaged in the remote microgrid market?
-Who are the leading developers of remote microgrids?
-Unlike other microgrid markets, wind power is the dominant generation source for remote microgrids. Why?
-Which two locations are the world's current wind/diesel remote microgrid hot spots?
-Moving forward, why are solar photovoltaics (PV) the primary technology driver behind this remote microgrid market?
Who needs this report?
-Microgrid and smart grid technology companies
-Microgrid project developers
-Solar PV and wind turbine manufacturers
-Large industrial power users
-Non-governmental organizations
-Military agencies
-Government agencies
-Investor community
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Remote Microgrids Market Overview
1.1.1 Remote Microgrids Market Segmentation
1.1.2 Remote Microgrids Landscape
1.2 Remote Microgrids Market Forecast
1.2.1 Remote Microgrid Capacity
1.2.2 Remote Microgrid Revenue
2. Market Issues
2.1 What Is a Microgrid?
2.1.1 Microgrid Application Overview
2.2 Remote Microgrids: Key Definitions and Components
2.2.1 Distributed Energy Generation
2.2.2 Micro Storage
2.2.3 Inverters, Converters, and Charge Controllers
2.2.4 Microgrid "Control" Systems
2.3 The Business Case for Remote Microgrids: SWOT Analysis
2.4 Current Remote Microgrid Opportunities
2.4.1 Population Growth Patterns in the Developing World
2.4.2 A Bottom of the Pyramid Value Proposition
2.4.3 High Cost of Diesel Power Generation on Islands
2.4.4 Declining Costs of Solar PV
2.4.5 Military Advances with Mobile Microgrids
2.4.6 NGO Funds
2.5 Implementation Issues
2.5.1 Microgrid Market Focused on Grid-Tied Systems
2.5.2 Lack of Commercial Terms in Key Emerging Markets
2.5.3 Cultural Business Protocols Vary by Geography
2.5.4 Lack of Fully Vetted Business Models
2.5.5 AC versus DC Grid Architectures
3. Technology Issues
3.1 Remote Microgrid Sector Technologies Overview
3.1.1 Wind and Solar Resources
3.1.2 Technology Upgrades
3.2 Microgrid Component Cost Breakdown
3.3 Remote Microgrid Subsegments
3.3.1 Village Power Systems
3.3.1.1 Pros and Cons
3.3.2 Weak Grid Island Systems
3.3.2.1 Pros and Cons
3.3.3 Remote Mining Operations
3.3.3.1 Pros and Cons
3.3.4 Mobile Military Microgrids
3.3.4.1 Pros and Cons
4. Key Industry Players
4.1 Utilities
4.1.1 Alaska Energy Authority
4.1.2 BC Hydro
4.2 Design Software Providers
4.2.1 HOMER Energy
4.3 Specialized Hardware and Systems Integrators
4.3.1 Nextek Power Systems
4.3.2 OutBack Power Technologies
4.3.3 Powercorp/ABB
4.3.4 Toshiba
4.4 Defense Contractors
4.4.1 General Electric
4.4.2 NextEnergy
4.5 Storage Innovators
4.5.1 Xtreme Power
4.5.2 ZBB Energy
4.6 Industrial Remote Mine Renewable Power Specialists
4.6.1 Remote Energy Solutions
5. Market Forecasts
5.1 Remote Microgrids Market Overview
5.1.1 Remote Microgrid Subsegments
5.1.2 Remote Microgrid Revenue Methodology
5.2 Village Power Systems
5.2.1 Case Study: United Nations Foundation
5.2.2 North America
5.2.3 Latin America
5.2.3.1 Case Study: Village Power Systems in Chile, South America
5.2.4 Europe
5.2.5 Asia Pacific
5.2.6 Rest of the World
5.3 Weak Grid Island Systems
5.3.1 North America
5.3.2 Latin America
5.3.3 Europe
5.3.4 Asia Pacific
5.3.5 Rest of the World
5.4 Industrial Remote Mine Systems
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Latin America
5.4.3 Europe
5.4.4 Asia Pacific
5.4.5 Rest of the World
5.5 Mobile Military Microgrids
6. Company Directory
7. Acronym and Abbreviation List
8. Table of Contents
9. Table of Charts and Figures
10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes
List of Charts and Figures
Total Remote Microgrid Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Military Forward Operating Base Installations, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mobile Military Microgrid Capacity, All Scenarios, United States: 2011-2017
Mobile Military Microgrid Revenue, All Scenarios, United States: 2011-2017
PQR Hierarchy
Microgrid Market Shares Based on Capacity Size, World Markets: 2009
Solar PV Market Displaying Exponential Growth, World Markets: 2000-2010
Microgrid Market Shares per Generation Type, World Markets: 2009
Long-Term Population Trends: 1950-2050
Regional Remote Microgrid Opportunities: 1970-2030
Topology of Remote Microgrid at Gaidouromantra, Kythos Island, Greece
Solar PV and Diesel Generation Cost Crossover Point: 2001-2011
Historical Price Trends for Solar PV: 1985-2011
The History and Evolution of DC Distributed Power
Low, Medium, and High Wind Penetration Microgrid Cost Factors in Alaska
Daily Solar Radiation and Clearness Levels for Tropical Remote Microgrid Sites
Monthly Wind Speed Estimates for Tropical Remote Microgrid Sites
Cost Breakdown for Alaska Wind-Diesel Remote Microgrids
Load Profile for Tropical Village Power System in Developing World
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Wind Diesel Hybrid
Remote Microgrid Projects
Topology of Bella Coola Remote Microgrid
DC Direct Coupling Microgrid Advantages
OutBack Power Village Power Distribution Center
PowerStore Flywheel Diagram
Solar PV and Small Wind on Miyako Island, Japan
REMUS System in Afghanistan
EPRI's Cost Ranking of Major Storage Systems
Relative Shares of Electric Power: OECD vs. Non-OECD Countries: 1990-2035
IEA Solar PV Roadmap Scenarios: 2010-2050
Solar PV End-Use Market Segments (Including Off-Grid): 2010-2050
Ontario's Remote Northern Community Remote Microgrid Sites
Topology of Huatacondo Project in Chile, South America
Ross Island, Antarctica Weak Grid Island System
List of Tables
SWOT Analysis for Remote Microgrids
Alaska Energy Authority SWOT Analysis
BC Hydro SWOT Analysis
HOMER Energy SWOT Analysis
Nextek Power Systems SWOT Analysis
OutBack Power SWOT Analysis
Powercorp/ABB SWOT Analysis
Toshiba SWOT Analysis
GE SWOT Analysis
NextEnergy SWOT Analysis
Xtreme Power SWOT Analysis
Village Power Systems Capacity by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Capacity by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Capacity by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Revenue by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Revenue by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Village Power Systems Revenue by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Capacity by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Capacity by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Capacity by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Revenue by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Revenue by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Weak Grid Island Systems Revenue by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Capacity by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Capacity by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Capacity by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Revenue by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Revenue by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Industrial Remote Mine Systems Revenue by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Military Forward Operating Base Installations by Conflict Zone, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mobile Military Microgrid Capacity, All Scenarios, United States: 2011-2017
Mobile Military Microgrid Revenue, All Scenarios, United States: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Capacity by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Capacity by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Capacity by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Revenue by Region, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Revenue by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Remote Microgrid Revenue by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
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