Biomass, Biomass And Waste-To-Energy - Worldwide Market Challenges & Opportunities

Biomass, Biomass And Waste-To-Energy - Worldwide Market Challenges & Opportunities published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 352 and the price starts from US $ 3450.

Introduction

Abstract

Rising concerns about global warming, volatile oil prices, and the need for energy supply security are fostering the demand for sustained power generation from renewable sources such as biomass. Rapidly expanding global population and fast-paced economic growth is propelling the demand for all forms of energy including electricity. To address the growing energy demand, countries are exploring a wide array of low-cost, environment-friendly and renewable energy resources such as biomass, biogas, and wind. Biomass is a leading source of primary energy, and one of largest renewable sources of power.

Volatile prices of fossil fuels have enhanced the cost-competitiveness of biomass resources. Further, advent of emission trading market and reduction in the cost of biomass and bioenergy systems have propelled the demand for biomass production, consumption and trading. Governments are also encouraging the sector through development of new bioenergy policies to ensure supply security and to minimize pollution. Lower cost of power generation from biomass, and rising complexities with regard to waste disposal are expected to boost the prospects of biomass and waste-to-energy power generation technologies. However, the market faces several challenges in the form of high capital investment, complex plant operations, high maintenance cost, and uncertainty over raw material supply, among others.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Biomass, Biomass and Waste-to-Energy: Worldwide Market Challenges & Opportunities" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK 4

• Biomass Market - Fast Facts 4
• Supply Security & Environmental Concerns Boost Biomass Usage 5
• Biomass Resources & Uses 7
• Outlook 7

3. ISSUES & TRENDS 8

• Recycled Water as Bioenergy 8
• Co-Firing Powers Biomass Power Generation 8
• Micropower Projects - Providing Electricity to Remote Areas 8
• Electricity from MSW - Need of the Hour 9
• Is MSW a Biomass Resource? 9
• Growing Use of Biomass in Heat Applications 9
• Electricity from Biomethane Facilitates Pollution Reduction 10

4. PRODUCT FACTS 10

• Plant Types 11
  • Dedicated Plants 11
  • Co-Fired Plants 11
  • Co-Generation/Combined Heat and Power Plants 11

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 12

• World Energy Solutions Acquires AAEC from UTEK 12
• Covanta to Acquire Biomass Energy Plants in Maine 13
• 2G Bio-Energietechnik Acquires Minority Stake in AEM 13
• NRG Energy to Build Biomass Project 13
• Dragon Power to Construct Biomass Power Plants in Rural China 13
• Dairyland Inks Energy Contract with DTE Energy' s Subsidiary 13
• Fibrowatt to Build Biomass Power Plant in North Carolina 14
• Covanta Holding Acquires Two Biomass Fired Power Generation Plants 14
• Pacific Power to Acquire a New Biomass Facility 14
• Britain to Construct World' s Largest Biomass Plant 14
• AES to Construct Power Plants in Thailand and Indonesia 15
• Hungarian and Italian Investors to Construct Biomass Plant 15
• Sykue to Establish Biomass Fuelled Power Generation Facility 15
• UK Government Approves Sembcorp Biomass Power Plant 15
• National Bioenergy Invests in Biomass Power Plant 16

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 16

• 2G Bio-Energietechnik AG (Germany) 16
• Advanced Alternative Energy Corp. (US) 16
• Biogas Nord AG (Germany) 17
• Boralex, Inc. (Canada) 17
• Casella Waste Systems, Inc (US) 17
• CH Energy Group, Inc. (US) 17
• Covanta Energy Corporation (US) 18
• Community Power Corporation (US) 18
• Decker Energy International, Inc. (US) 18
• Environmental Power Corporation (US) 18
• Energy Developments Limited (Australia) 18
• EPCOR Power L.P (Canada) 19
• Essent N.V (The Netherlands) 19
• FlexEnergy, LLC (US) 19
• Kompogas AG (Switzerland) 19
• Nexterra Energy Corp. (Canada) 20
• Novera Energy PLC (UK) 20
• North American Power Group, Ltd. (US) 20
• NRG Energy, Inc. (US) 20
• Primenergy, L.L.C (US) 20
• Sierra Pacific Industries, Inc (US) 21
• Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc (US) 21

7. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 22

8. THE UNITED STATES 24

• Outlook 24
• Biomass for Power Generation 25
• Technology for Biopower Generation 26
• Biomass Feedstock in Use 27
  • Availability of Feedstock - Cause for Concern 28
• Cost Competitive Operations - Key to Biomass Sector' s Growth 28
• Subsidies and Tax Benefits to Boost Biomass Power Generation Market 29
• Waste-to-Energy Market 29
  • Environmental & Regulatory Compliance - Essential for WTE Plants 30
  • Electricity Generation from MSW 30
  • MSW Sources & Collection Methods 31
    • Major Sources of MSW 31
  • Impact of MSW on Environment and Humans 32
  • Common WTE Plant Designs Used in the US 32
  • Environmental Issues Facing WTE Plants 33
• Challenges Facing Biomass Industry 33
• Biomass R&D in the US 34
• Competitive Landscape 34

9. CANADA 45

• Bioenergy Sector - An Overview 45
• Biomass Resources in Use 45
• End Users of Biomass 46
• Government Incentives and Policies 46
• Benefits of Bioenergy for Canada 46
• Challenges Faced by Canadian Bioenergy Industry 47

10. JAPAN 49

• Biomass Feedstock in Japan 49
• Legislative Support for Biomass Sector 49
• Electricity Companies in Japan Start Using Biomass as Fuel 50
• Challenges Facing Japan' s Biomass Industry 50

11. EUROPE 52

• a. France 63
• b. Germany 66
• c. Italy 71
• d. The United Kingdom 75
• e. Rest of Europe 81
• 12. ASIA-PACIFIC 88
• Overview 89
• Southeast Asian Renewable Energy Markets 89
  • Growth Drivers for Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia 89
• Major Markets 90
  • China 90
    • Biomass Usage in China 90
    • Biopower Industry in China 90
  • India 91
    • Biomass Market in India - An Overview 91
    • Biomass Availability 91
    • Government Initiatives 92
    • Waste-to-Energy Power Plants to Provide Energy Supply Security 92
  • Australia 92
  • New Zealand 92
    • Biogas Potential in New Zealand 92
    • Biopower Market in Australia and New Zealand 93
  • Malaysia 93
  • Korea 94
  • Thailand 94
    • Thai Government Selects Biomass Fired Power Plants for Foreign Investments 94
    • Government Approves New Adder Rate for Electricity Purchase 95

13. LATIN AMERICA 96

• Latin American Renewable Energy Markets 96
• Brazil 97
  • Renewable Energy in Brazil 97
  • Brazil - Using Landfills for Power Generation 97

14. REST OF WORLD 99

• South African Biomass Energy Market 99

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