Plunkett's Green Technology Industry Almanac 2017

✍ Scribed by Jack W. Plunkett

• Publisher: Plunkett Research
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 446
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Green technology initiatives are becoming pervasive around the world and in virtually all industry sectors. For example, construction projects of all types are becoming green at a rapid clip, from new homes to giant office towers. Consumer products and food products are emphasizing green components. Even textile and apparel makers are emphasizing recycled, natural fabrics. Investment in green facilities and technologies will grow exponentially once a tipping point occurs that proves true economy of scale and solid return on investment. This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in green technologies and supply chains, manufacturing, research, development and businesses of all types. It includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 300 leading companies in all facets of the green technology sector. Purchasers will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools enable you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

✦ Table of Contents

COVER
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Chapter 1 AN ANALYSIS OF MAJOR TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES AFFECTING THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
1) Introduction to the Green Technology Industry
2) Demand for Green Technologies and Conservation Practices Evolves, Fueling Investment and New Product Development
3) Water Conservation Technologies to Enjoy Tremendous Growth/ChinaTargets Desalination
4) Recycling Flourishes/Gasification Technology Looks Promising
5) Food Waste on the Rise/Recycling Efforts Underway
6) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
7) Lighting Technologies and LEDs Conserve Energy and Offer New Product Development Potential
8) Smart Cities Utilize Big Data, Sensors and Advanced Technologies to Increase Efficiencies of All Kinds/Massive Business Opportunities Emerge
9) Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
10) Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Results
11) Interest in Geoengineering Grows
12) Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform
13) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
14) The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology
15) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Plan Gigafactory
16) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
17) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
18) Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve/Stiff MPG Standards Adopted in the U.S. (CAFE Rules) and Abroad
19) Car-Sharing Programs Like Zipcar and Autolib, AKA Mobility Services, Proliferate
20) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
21) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
22) The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
23) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
24) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
25) Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
26) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
27) Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green
Chapter 2 GREEN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY STATISTICAL TABLES & CHARTS
GreenTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Green Technology Industry Revenues: 2016
Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-July 2016
Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State,U.S.: 2015
Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2015-2040
Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2009 vs. 2015
Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2015
Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2015
Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2016
Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2016
Light Bulb Comparison
Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2015
Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
Federal Funding for R&D & R&D Plant, by Budget Function, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2011-2017
U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2015-2017
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for General Science & Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Natural Resources & Environment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
Federal Funding for Research, by Agency & Field of Science & Engineering, U.S.: Fiscal Year 2015
Major Patenting U.S. Universities: 2015
Chapter 3 IMPORTANT GREEN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Chapter 4 COMPANY PROFILES OF THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY 300: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
INDEX OF COMPANIES WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
INDEX OF HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY U.S. STATE
INDEX OF NON-U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY COUNTRY
Individual Profiles On Each Of THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY 300
ADDITIONAL INDEXES
INDEX OF FIRMS NOTED AS HOT SPOTS FOR ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN & MINORITIES
INDEX OF SUBSIDIARIES, BRAND NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS
Glossary