Environmental Issues are Increasingly Driving Power Generation Investments in Europe.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43703) has announced the addition of Renewable Generation Strategies of Europe's Utilities, 2006-2011 to their offering 'Renewable Generation Strategies of Europe's Utilities, 2006-2011' analyzes major European utility activity in key emerging renewable generation segments, specifically wind, biopower, small hydro Small hydro is the development of hydroelectric power on a scale serving a small community or industrial plant. The definition of a small hydro project varies but a generating capacity of up to 10 megawatts (MW) is generally accepted as the upper limit of what can be termed small , solar, geothermal ge·o·ther·mal also ge·o·ther·mic adj. Of or relating to the internal heat of the earth. ge , and ocean power. The 270-page study focuses on which technologies will follow wind as scalable additions to utilities' generation portfolios, assessing how much utilities plan to invest in renewable generation over the long term, and tracking how utilities are executing these investment strategies. Environmental issues are increasingly driving power generation investments in Europe. Challenged by the EU and Kyoto-driven national policies to produce cleaner power, Europe's utilities are adding renewables to their generation portfolios at a faster pace than ever before. While wind power has been the dominant renewable power source added this decade, utilities are now broadening their search for clean power alternatives to include scalable biopower, small hydro, solar, and ocean power. But building out renewable generation to meet EU targets is only a small part of the story. In the broader context of electricity deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. , fuel supply interruptions, skyrocketing energy prices, and industry consolidation, renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. strategies have become key to building competitive advantage among Europe's utilities. 'Renewable Generation Strategies of Europe's Utilities, 2006-2011' carefully analyzes the strategies of Europe's largest utilities in the areas of wind power, biopower, solar PV, solar CSP (1) (Certified Systems Professional) An earlier award for successful completion of an ICCP examination in systems development. See ICCP. (2) (Commerce Service P , wave and tidal tidal /ti·dal/ (ti´d'l) ebbing and flowing like the waters of the oceans. tid·al adj. Resembling the tides; alternately rising and falling. energy, small hydro power, and geothermal. The study compares strategy drivers, technology options, and market focus. Renewables are becoming key components of Europe's utility strategy portfolios. EER's new study details how and why: - Renewables are evolving as a strategic imperative for utilities aiming to expand into nw generation markets while fulfilling environmental obligations. Which utilities are leveraging renewables experience to enter new markets and broaden their European presence? - To date, wind has been the most scalable option, with projects reaching up to 160 MW. Which technologies will follow? How far off is tidal and solar CSP? Which utilities have achieved competitive business models in biopower? - Europe's emissions regulations vary widely by region, giving rise to different approaches among Northern, Southern, and Central European utilities. What are the implications for your business? Whether Europe's utilities are your customers, your competitors or your suppliers, Renewable Generation Strategies of Europe's Utilities, 2006-2011 provides a wealth of project data, business intelligence, and strategic analysis to help you succeed in renewable energy markets. Study Highlights: Strategy Profiles of Europe's Utilities In-depth analysis of utility renewable generation strategies in the context of their overall generation portfolios, cross-border market strategies, and competitive drivers. Utilities profiled include: - DONG/Elsam Energi E2 - EDF (algorithm) EDF - earliest deadline first. - Edison - EDP (Electronic Data Processing) The first name used for the computer field. EDP - Electronic Data Processing - Electrabel - Endesa - Enel - E.ON E.ON Energy On (German energy company) - Essent - Fortum - Iberdrola - Nuon - RWE RWE Rot-Weiss Essen (Germann football club) RWE Ralph Waldo Emerson RWE Rheinisch-Westfälische Elektrizitätswerke (German Power Supplier) RWE Read Write Execute RWE Right Wing Extremist - ScottishPower - Scottish & Southern - Statkraft - Vattenfall - Verbund Generation and Project Data Up-to-date analysis of utility generation portfolios by technology, investment plans, and project by project status. - Utility investment plans by renewable technology, including: - Wind projects and pipelines - Biopower projects and pipelines - Wave and tidal pilot projects - Solar PV and CSP activities - Utility by utility generation data including comparative analysis of renewable, nuclear, and thermal capacity thermal capacity: see heat capacity. Regulatory and Carbon Policies Comparative analysis of renewables targets, feed-in and quota quota In international trade, a government-imposed limit on the quantity of goods and services that may be exported or imported over a specified period of time. Quotas are more effective than tariffs in restricting trade, since they limit the availability of goods rather policies, and ETS ETS Educational Testing Service (nonprofit private educational testing and measurement organization) ETS Emergency Telecommunications Service ETS Electronic Trading System ETS Engineering (&) Technical Services implementation. - Impact of country-specific carbon and renewables policies on utility strategies - Utility strategies for addressing carbon allocations - Impact of deregulation on renewables investment Competitive Analysis Analysis of competition amongst utilities in regional markets and Europe-wide, including the role of renewables. - Renewable M&A activity - JV and partnerships - Value chain analysis Topics Covered Section 1. Executive Summary Section 2. Renewable Energy Policies The following articles contain information on renewable energy policy:
Section 3. Renewable Energy and European Power Markets Section 4. Utility Generation Strategies in Renewables Section 5. Strategy Profiles: Europe's Mega- Utilities Section 6. Strategy Profiles: UK and Northern European Utilities Section 7. Strategy Profiles: Southern European Utilities LIST OF EXHIBITS Companies Mentioned - Electrabel - Edison - EDP - Endesa - Enel - Essent - Fortum - Iberdrola - Nuon - ScottishPower - Statkraft - Vattenfall - Verbund For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43703 |
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