Smart Energy Annual Report

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Smart Energy Annual Report

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Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Advanced Conversion Devices: Market Analysis and Forecasts

Smart energy is "the range of efficient technological options available to providing electricity in a distributed fashion, either for local use or for grid support." It is the increasing shift to a modular and distributed systems-based approach to energy. Until recently, the focus has solely been on renewable energy, but with the emergence into the commercial marketplace of energy storage systems and advanced, efficient, conversion devices such as fuel cells, it is increasingly a systems-based network that is posting significant year-on-year growth. Pike Research's analysis indicates that the size of the smart energy market is now growing at such a pace that it represents, in 2011, over 10% of the global annual additional capacity forecast by the International Energy Agency.

A number of convergent market drivers are leading to expanded availability and increasing revenue opportunities across the smart energy continuum. Such drivers include the rising costs of maintaining the current energy system as well as regulatory and policy initiatives in many countries around the world. In the policy arena, the European Union is leading the way, but a number of other countries, including Australia and South Africa, are positioning themselves as early adopters of smart energy technologies.

This Pike Research report provides a comprehensive view of the smart energy market across three main application sectors – renewable energy production, energy storage, and energy conversion devices – along with 15 key subsectors. The study examines key market trends and issues in smart energy hotspots around the world and includes profiles of more than 30 trendsetting companies in the smart energy space. Revenue and capacity snapshots are provided by technology and region for 2011 and 2013, with key topline forecasts extending through 2015.

Key Questions Addressed:

-What was the total revenue from the smart energy market in 2011?-What will the revenue from the smart energy market be in 2013?-What are the current annual capacity additions to the global market from renewable energy, energy storage, and advanced energy conversion devices?-Why is the EU policy in this sector important?-Which countries are setting the pace in key smart energy sectors?-What are the leading companies to watch across the smart energy space?

Who needs this report?

-Smart energy technology companies-Energy project developers and service providers-Utilities-Government agencies-Industry associations-Investor community

Table of Contents

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Global Overview

2. Market Overview2.1 Smart Energy – What Is It?2.2 Window of Opportunity for Smart Energy2.2.1 Availability of Technology2.2.2 Investment Cost2.3 Market Drivers2.3.1 Subsidies and Incentives2.3.2 United States2.3.2.1 Energy Overview2.3.2.2 Policy Overview2.3.2.3 Incentives2.3.2.4 State Renewable Portfolio Standards2.3.2.5 Regulatory Outlook2.3.2.5.1. Biofuels – Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)2.3.2.5.2. RFS22.3.3 European Union2.3.3.1 Energy Overview2.3.3.2 Policy Overview2.3.3.3 EU Renewable Energy Directive 20202.3.3.4 EU Energy Roadmap 20502.3.4 Germany2.3.4.1 Energy Overview2.3.4.2 Policy Overview2.3.4.2.1. Renewable Energy Heat Act (EEWG)2.3.4.2.2. Combined Heat and Power Act (KWKG)2.3.4.2.3. Callux Program2.3.4.2.4. Relaunched MicroCHP Program2.3.5 Japan2.3.5.1 Energy Overview2.3.5.2 Policy Overview2.3.5.2.1. Fuel Cell resCHP Systems2.3.5.3 2011 Subsidy Programs in Japan2.3.6 South Korea2.3.6.1 Energy Overview2.3.6.2 Policy Overview2.3.7 Australia2.3.7.1 Energy Overview2.3.7.2 Policy Overview2.3.7.2.1. Australia's Renewable Energy Target2.3.7.2.2. Australia's Energy White Paper2.3.8 South Africa2.3.8.1 Energy Overview2.3.8.2 Policy Overview2.4 Summary

3. Technology Issues

3.1 Overview

3.2 Biofuels and Biopower

3.2.1 Technology Commercialization

3.2.2 Advances in Conversion Processes

3.3 Biomass Supply Chain

3.3.1 Sourcing Biomass

3.3.2 Material Preparation

3.3.2.1 Chipping

3.3.2.2 Pelleting and Briquetting

3.3.2.3 Pyrolysis

3.3.2.4 Torrefaction

3.4 Biomass Conversion Technologies

3.4.1 Biomass Feedstock Costs

3.4.2 Power Production Costs

3.4.2.1 Combustion

3.4.2.2 Biomass Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (BIGCC)

3.4.2.3 Landfill Gas

3.4.2.4 CHP

3.5 Stationary Fuel Cells

3.5.1 Durability

3.5.2 Standardization

3.5.3 Aligning the Product with Market Need

3.5.4 Codes and Standards

3.5.5 Lack of Market Awareness

3.5.6 Fuel Availability/Fuel Flexibility

3.6 Energy Storage for the Grid (ESG)

3.6.1 Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

3.6.2 Pumped Storage

3.6.3 Sodium Sulfur (NaS)

3.6.4 Flow Batteries

3.6.5 Lithium Ion (Li-ion)

4. Companies to Watch4.1 Overview4.2 Marine and Hydrokinetic4.2.1 Aquamarine Power4.2.2 Marine Current Turbines (MCT)4.2.3 Ocean Power Technologies (OPT)4.2.4 OpenHydro4.2.5 Verdant Power4.3 Solar4.3.1 ACCIONA Energy4.3.2 First Solar4.3.3 REC Solar4.3.4 SunPower4.3.5 Suntech4.4 Wind4.4.1 Enercon4.4.2 GE Wind Energy4.4.3 Goldwind Science & Technology Co.4.4.4 Sinovel Wind Group4.4.5 Vestas4.5 Energy Storage for the Grid4.5.1 A123 Systems4.5.2 AES Energy Storage4.5.3 MWH Global4.5.4 NGK Insulators4.5.5 Sumitomo4.6 Community and Residential Energy Storage4.6.1 ABB4.6.2 Altairnano4.6.3 Beacon Power4.6.4 LG Chem4.6.5 S&C Electric4.7 Stationary Fuel Cells4.7.1 Altergy4.7.2 Ballard Fuel Cell4.7.3 ClearEdge Power4.7.4 Dantherm Power4.7.5 FuelCell Energy4.8 Biofuels4.8.1 American Renewables4.8.2 Dalkia4.8.3 FibroWatt4.8.4 Vattenfall4.9 Biopower4.9.1 BP Biofuels4.9.2 Joule Unlimited4.9.3 LanzaTech4.9.4 Solazyme

5. Market Position, 2011 and 2013

5.1 Overview

5.2 Global Overview

5.2.1 Smart Energy Revenue Generation

5.2.2 Smart Energy Capacity Additions

5.3 Discussion by Region

5.3.1 North America

5.3.2 Latin America

5.3.3 Europe

5.3.4 Asia Pacific

5.3.5 Rest of World

5.4 Summary

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

Revenue from Smart Energy by Region, World Markets: 2011Electricity Production by Fuel Type, United States: 2008CAGR of Biopower Commercial-Scale Producers, United States: 2008-2010RFS2 Mandate, United States: 2009-2022Final Energy Consumption by Sector, European Union: 2010Gross Inland Consumption by Fuel, European Union: 2010Renewable Energy Penetration Share, European Union: 2009 and 2020Electricity Production by Fuel Type, Germany: 2008Electricity Production by Fuel Type, Japan: 2008resCHP Fuel Cell Systems Installed, Japan: 2009-2011Electricity Production by Fuel Type, South Korea: 2008Energy Consumption by Fuel Type, Australia: 2011Energy Consumption by Sector, Australia: 2011Cost Comparison of Biomass Combustion and Gasification Technologies, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Revenue Share by Region, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Revenue Share by Sector, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Storage and Energy Sales by Sector and Region, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Storage and Energy Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2011-2015Smart Energy Installation Capacity Additions by Sector and Region, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Installation Capacity Additions by Region, World Markets: 2011-2015Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue, North America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, North America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Latin America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Latin America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Europe: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Europe: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Asia Pacific: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Asia Pacific: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Rest of World: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Rest of World: 2011 and 2013Areas of Smart EnergyGerman Regional Generation MixENE-FARM Projected Cost-Down CurvePlatinum Loadings in PEM Fuel Cells: 2006-2015Commercialization Status of Major Biomass TechnologiesBiomass Collection, Storage, and Delivery Process OptionsEnergy Storage Characteristics

List of Tables

Commercial Availability of the Smart Energy System Components, World Markets: 2009 and 2011Renewable Energy Policies and Incentives, World Markets: 2011Biomass Incentives Description and Scheduled Duration, United States: 2011Summary of Renewable Portfolio Standards, United States: 2011GHG Reductions Compared to 1990 Base Year, EU27: 2005-2050Nuclear Plants Taken Offline, Germany: 2011Original Small CHP Impulse Program by Subsidy, Germany: 2010New and Renewable Energy (NRE) Feed-In Tariff Scheme, South Korea: 2011Fuel Cell Materials and Resource Locations, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Adoption by Country, World Markets: 2011Electricity Production by Fuel Type, United States: 2008Final Energy Consumption by Market Sector, European Union: 2008Gross Inland Consumption by Fuel Type, European Union: 2010Renewable Energy Penetration Share, European Union: 2007-2020Electricity Production by Fuel Type, Germany: 2008Electricity Production by Fuel Type, Japan: 2008resCHP Fuel Cell Systems Installed, Japan: 2009-2011Electricity Production by Fuel Type, South Korea: 2008Energy Consumption by Fuel Type, Australia: 2011Energy Consumption by Sector, Australia: 2011Moisture Content of Biomass Feedstocks, World Markets: 2011Power Generation from Biomass by Technology, World Markets: 2011Relative Costs of Fossil Fuel and Biomass Resources, World Markets: 2011Stack Components Cost Breakdown, World Markets: 2011ESG Technology Strengths and WeaknessesCost Comparison of Biomass Combustion and Gasification Technologies, World Markets: 2011BP's Key Biofuels Investments, World Markets: 2008-2011Smart Energy Revenue by Sector, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue, North America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, North America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Latin America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Latin America: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Europe: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Europe: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Asia Pacific: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Asia Pacific: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Capacity Additions by Sector, Rest of World: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Revenue and Installed Capacity, World Markets: 2011Smart Energy Storage and Energy Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2015Smart Energy Storage and Energy Sales by Sector and Region, World Markets: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Installation Capacity Additions by Region, World Markets: 2011-2015Smart Energy Installation Capacity Additions by Sector and Region, World Markets: 2011 and 2013Smart Energy Technology and Fuel Procurement Revenue by Sector, Rest of World: 2011 and 2013