Report Highlights
The global market for renewable energy (excluding biofuels) should grow from $636.1 billion in 2018 to reach $855.2 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% for the period of 2018-2023.
Report Includes
- 132 data tables
- An overview of the global market for renewable energy and related applications and technologies
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017 to 2018, and projections of CAGRs through 2023
- Coverage of the major sources of renewable energy as primary fuels, including hydroelectric, wind, solar, liquid biofuels for transportation, geothermal, and oceanic sources (wave, tidal and thermal)
- Examination of the impact on the renewable energy market brought about by the surging global demand for energy, the impact of climate change on alternative fuels, improvements in technology, and the availability of new materials
- Information on how each source of renewable energy may employ differing technologies, have differing constraints, and offer different possibilities to different classes of users
- Comprehensive profiles of major players in the field, including Alstom Power, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., General Electric, Hitachi and Toshiba Corp.
Report Scope
This report covers the major sources of renewable energy as primary fuels: hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal and oceanic sources (wave, tidal and thermal). This study will be useful for both renewable technology and material suppliers along with power generation companies which produce power through renewable resources. It will be helpful for companies making decisions such as estimating market demand for technologies and materials, making expansion and upgrade plans for existing facilities, deciding on investments in renewable energy sectors, etc.
This report intensively deals with power generation through renewable resources and therefore does not focus on other applications of renewable resources. However, it provides basic data on applications such as heating and lighting.
The scope of this report is intentionally wide. We cover the major sources of renewable energy as primary fuels—hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal and oceanic sources (wave, tidal and thermal) and liquid biofuels for transportation. There is no shortage in the marketplace of reports on each of these sources. However, what existing reports lack and what this report is intended to provide is a global perspective that places each source in a relevant context for decision makers in both the public and private sectors.
In particular, this report includes:
- An overview of the global market for renewable energy and technologies.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017 and 2018 and projections through 2023.
- Coverage of the major sources of renewable energy as primary fuels including: hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal and oceanic sources (wave, tidal and thermal).
- Examination of the impact on the renewable energy market brought about by surging global demand for energy, the impact of climate change on alternative fuels, improvements in technology and the availability of new materials.
- Comprehensive profiles of major players in the field and technology patents.
Analyst Credentials
Tribhuvan Pratap (T.P.) Singh, PhD, is a professor and researcher in the area of sustainability. He has published articles in numerous academic and trade journal publications on sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship and other market issues. He has considerable experience in consulting with and assisting policy makers in market development.
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Report Highlights
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BCC Research projects continued capacity growth of renewable energy. The global renewable energy market is valued at $224 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach $331 billion by 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.
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Hydroelectric power contributes a significant percentage of global electricity. This sector is worth an estimated $62 billion in 2010 and is projected to reach nearly $74 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%.
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Solar energy will experience the most dramatic growth over the forecast period. This sector is valued at $44 billion in 2010 and should reach $97 billion by 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%.
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The value of renewable energy projects worldwide was close to $22.3 billion in 2003 and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 13.2% through 2008, to more than $41.4 billion.
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in excess of 1.2 MW each and minimum wind farm capacities are 20 MW.
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2008, an 8.9% AAGR, with revenues climbing to $10.6 billion.
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