1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents
1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures
2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global Carbon Emissions to Increase at a Lower rate During the Forecast Period
2.2 Technological Advancements and Government Support Driving Global Renewable Power Installations
2.3 Thermal Power is the Dominant Source in the Power Mix
2.4 Renewable Sources Forecast to Witness Maximum Growth
3 Introduction
3.1 Carbon Emissions, Global, 2001–2016
3.2 Primary Energy Consumption, Global, 2001–2030
3.3 Solar Thermal Power, Global, Technology Definition and Classification
3.3.1 Solar Thermal Power, Technology Definition
3.3.2 Parabolic Trough System
3.3.3 Central Receiver or Solar Tower System
3.3.4 Parabolic Dish or Concentrating Dish System
3.3.5 Linear Fresnel Reflectors
3.4 Report Guidance
4 Renewable Power Market, Global, 2006–2030
4.1 Renewable Power Market, Global, Overview
4.2 Renewable Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity, 2006–2030
4.2.1 Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Source Type, 2006–2030
4.2.2 Renewable Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type, 2016 and 2030
4.2.3 Renewable Power Market, Global, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, 2016–2030
4.2.4 Renewable Power Market, Global, Comparison by Cumulative Installed Capacity of Technology, 2016–2030
4.3 Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation, 2006–2030
4.3.1 Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation by Source Type, 2006–2030
4.3.2 Renewable Power Market, Global, Power Generation, Source Comparison Based on Power Generation, 2016–2030
4.4 Renewable Power Market, Global, LCOE Comparison of Power Generating Sources, 2016
5 Solar Thermal Market, Global, 2006–2030
5.1 Solar Thermal Power Market, Global, Overview
5.2 Solar Thermal Market, Global, Installed Capacity, 2006–2030
5.2.1 Solar Thermal Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity Share by Region, 2016 and 2030
5.2.2 Solar Thermal Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity Share by Country, 2016 and 2030
5.3 Solar Thermal Market, Global, Power Generation, 2006–2030
5.3.1 Solar Thermal Market, Global, Generation Share by Region, 2016 and 2030
5.3.2 Solar Thermal Market, Global, Generation Share by Country, 2016 and 2030
5.4 Solar Thermal Market, Global, Investment Trends, 2016–2020
6 Power Market, United States, 2006–2030
6.1 Power Market, United States, Overview
6.2 Power Market, United States, Installed Capacity, 2006–2030
6.2.1 Power Market, United States, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Fuel Type, 2006–2030
6.2.2 Power Market, United States, Share in Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type, 2016 and 2030
6.2.3 Power Market, United States, Net Capacity Additions by Fuel Type, 2016 and 2030
6.2.4 Power Market, United States, Comparison of Technologies Based on Installed Capacity, 2016–2030
6.3 Power Market, United States, Power Generation, 2006–2030
6.3.1 Power Market, United States, Power Generation by Fuel Type, 2006–2030
6.3.2 Power Market, United States, Comparison of Technologies Based on Power Generation, 2016–2030
7 Renewable Power Market, United States, 2006–2030
7.1 Renewable Power Market, United States, Overview
7.2 Renewable Power Market, United States, Installed Capacity, 2006-2030
7.2.1 Renewable Power Market, United States, Cumulative Installed Capacity by Source Type, 2006-2030
7.2.2 Renewable Power Market, United States, Cumulative Installed Capacity Split by Source Type, 2016 and 2030
7.2.3 Renewable Power Market, United States, Net Capacity Additions by Source Type, 2016-2030
7.2.4 Renewable Power Market, United States, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources Based on Installed Capacity, 2016–2030
7.3 Renewable Power Market, United States, Power Generation, 2006-2030
7.3.1 Renewable Power Market, United States, Power Generation by Source Type, 2006-2030
7.3.2 Renewable Power Market, United States, Comparison of Renewable Power Sources Based on Power Generation, 2016-2030
8 Solar Thermal Market, United States, 2006–2030
8.1 Solar Thermal Market, United States, Overview
8.2 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Installed Capacity, 2006 – 2030
8.3 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Power Generation, 2006–2030
8.4 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Project Based Analysis, 2016
8.4.1 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Major Active Plants, 2016
8.5 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Deal Analysis, 2016
8.5.1 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Deal Volume vs. Deal Value, 2006–2016
8.5.2 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Split by Deal Type, 2016
9 Power Market, Regulatory Scenario, United States
9.1 Overview
9.2 Federal Initiatives
9.2.1 Energy Independence and Security Act, 2007
9.2.2 Energy Improvement and Extension Act, 2008
9.2.3 Production Tax Credits
9.2.4 Investment Tax Credits
9.2.5 Manufacturing Tax Credit
9.2.6 Rural Energy for America Program: Grants
9.2.7 Tribal Energy Program Grant
9.2.8 Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
9.2.9 Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds
9.2.10 US Department of Energy – Loan Guarantee Program
9.2.11 Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System
9.2.12 Green Power Purchasing Goal
9.2.13 Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
9.3 Federal Initiatives for Solar Power
9.3.1 Solar America Initiative
9.3.2 SunShot Initiative
9.4 Federal Initiatives for Wind Power
9.5 Federal Initiatives for Biopower and Biofuels
9.5.1 Energy Policy Act – Alternative Fuels
9.5.2 Biorefinery Assistance Program
9.5.3 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
9.6 State-Level Incentives
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards
9.6.3 Renewable Energy Certificates
9.6.4 Public Benefits Funds for Renewable Energy
9.6.5 Interconnection Standards
9.6.6 Net Metering
9.6.7 Property Assessed Clean Energy
9.7 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Iowa
9.7.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Iowa
9.7.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Iowa
9.7.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Iowa
9.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Minnesota
9.8.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Minnesota
9.8.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Minnesota
9.8.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar Power, Minnesota
9.8.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydropower, Minnesota
9.8.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Minnesota
9.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Washington
9.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Washington
9.9.2 Renewable Energy Manufacturing Program
9.9.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Washington
9.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Colorado
9.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Colorado
9.10.2 Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment
9.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Texas
9.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Texas
9.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Texas
9.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Texas
9.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Texas
9.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, California
9.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, California
9.12.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, California
9.12.3 AB 797 Bill Incentivizing Solar Energy, California
9.12.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, California
9.12.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydropower, California
9.12.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, California
9.12.7 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, California
9.13 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nevada
9.13.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nevada
9.14 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New Jersey
9.14.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New Jersey
9.14.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New Jersey
9.15 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Oklahoma
9.15.1 Net Metering and Interconnection Guidelines
9.15.2 Zero-Emission Facilities Production Tax Credit
9.15.3 Wind Development Updates
9.15.4 Property Tax Exemption for Wind Power Generators
9.16 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Illinois
9.16.1 Future Energy Jobs Bill
9.16.2 Renewable Portfolio Standard
9.16.3 Net Metering and Interconnection
9.16.4 Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program
9.16.5 Large Distributed Solar and Wind Grant Program
9.16.6 Biogas and Biomass to Energy Grant Program
9.16.7 Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC)
9.17 Senate Bill (SB) 309, Indiana
9.18 Energy Policy 2017–2020 Action Plan, Quebec
9.19 Residential and Commercial Solar Program, Alberta
9.20 Senate Bill 90, Florida
9.21 Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization (RIVER) act, Colorado
9.22 Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal
10 Solar Thermal Power Market, United States, Company Profiles
10.1 Company Snapshot: NRG Energy, Inc.
10.1.1 NRG Energy, Inc. – Company Overview
10.1.2 NRG Energy, Inc. – Business Description
10.1.3 NRG Energy, Inc. – SWOT Analysis
10.1.4 NRG Energy, Inc. – Major Products and Services
10.1.5 NRG Energy, Inc. – Head Office
10.2 Company Snapshot: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
10.2.1 NextEra Energy Resources, LLC – Company Overview
10.2.2 NextEra Energy Resources, LLC – Business Description
10.2.3 NextEra Energy Resources, LLC – SWOT Analysis
10.2.4 NextEra Energy Resources, LLC – Major Products and Services
10.2.5 NextEra Energy Resources, LLC – Head Office
10.3 Company Snapshot: Florida Power & Light Company
10.3.1 Florida Power & Light Company – Company Overview
10.3.2 Florida Power & Light Company – Business Description
10.3.3 Florida Power & Light Company – SWOT Analysis
10.3.4 Florida Power & Light Company – Major Products and Services
10.3.5 Florida Power & Light Company – Head Office
10.4 Company Snapshot: BrightSource Energy, Inc.
10.4.1 BrightSource Energy, Inc. – Company Overview
10.4.2 BrightSource Energy, Inc. – Major Products and Services
10.4.3 BrightSource Energy, Inc. – Head Office
10.5 Company Snapshot: Acciona Energia, S.A.
10.5.1 Acciona Energia, S.A. – Company Overview
10.5.2 Acciona Energia, S.A. – Business Description
10.5.3 Acciona Energia, S.A. – SWOT Analysis
10.5.4 Acciona Energia, S.A. – Major Products and Services
10.5.5 Acciona Energia, S.A. – Head Office
11 Appendix
11.1 Abbreviations
11.2 Bibliography
11.3 Market Definitions
11.4 Methodology
11.5 Coverage
11.5.1 Secondary Research
11.5.2 Primary Research
11.5.3 Modeling and Forecasting
11.6 Contact Us
11.7 Disclaimer