Editor’s note: After the disappointing news from Ohio on the suspension of its RES, the optimism in this report is good news. U.S. demand for wind turbine systems is forecast to increase 55% annually through 2018 to $18.9 billion, a nearly nine-fold increase over depressed 2013 sales. Demand was adversely affected in 2013 by the…
Report: High voltage dc transmission is the method of choice
For the subsea transmission of electricity, ASDReports says a connection of disparate ac grids or the movement of bulk amounts of electrical power over vast distances, or both work best with HVdc lines, says a 154-page report. In each of three respects, HVdc transmission is superior to its competitor HVac (high voltage alternating current). Composed…
ASDReports on global wind market, OEM share, prices, regulations, and more
The report, “Wind Power – Global Market Size, Turbine Market Share, Installation Prices, Regulations and Investment Analysis to 2020,” is the latest report that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the market trends in global wind-power market. The research provides an understanding of the global wind power market with the market analysis of key countries…
Grid scale power storage could hit $1.2B this year
Analysis from ASDReports says the grid scale battery storage market will reach $1.2 billion in 2013. The grid scale battery market, say report authors, is one of the most vibrant sectors of electricity market. Many innovative companies are striving to bring their battery products up to the standards required to penetrate this high potential industry.…
An ASDReport: 2013 grid battery market to hit $1.17 billion
The rising demand for electricity has led to an increasing demand for more flexible and efficient grid systems that can handle intermittent power generated by renewable sources such as solar and wind. This has given rise to governments and private companies investing in battery and other types of energy storage systems to provide backup sources…
Batteries and supercaps can improve grid reliability, says report
The report from which this summary was drawn, costs $3,295 for five licenses. It is authored by ASDReports. Energy storage is a vital component of the Smart Grids currently being built around the world. These grids are to improve the reliability of electricity transmission and distribution, facilitate the integration of renewable energy generators, and allow…
A forecast report for composites
Composites are becoming increasingly important in many industries. The need to save energy is fuelling the increase of composites in aerospace, automotive, and the wind industry. The necessity to diversify away from traditional sources of energy is increasing demand for wind energy, another sector important for composites demand. Composites are also sought after in sectors…
Everything you always wanted to know about wind-turbine rotors
“Wind Turbine Rotor Blades – Global Market Size, Average Price, Regulations and Competitive Analysis to 2015” is the latest report from GlobalData. It is says to offer comprehensive information on the global turbine rotor blades market and provides forecasts out to 2015. The research gives detailed global analysis and installed capacity split by major manufacturers…
Another reason we build wind turbines
A recent report covers the full picture of how electric vehicles by land, water and air will be externally charged because they are increasing in number. Most electric vehicles will have a plug in feature. The charger-market value will increase more than fivefold over the decade, but car charging will grow faster for reasons explained…