Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide

Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide published by Specialist in Business Information in April, 2009. This report consists of 233 pages and the price starts from US $ 3995.

Introduction

Abstract

Introduction Cost volatility and depletion of fossil fuels, along with scrutiny into the emissions of fossil fuel burning power plants have driven demand for both cleaner sources of energy and cleaner results from generating that energy. Advances in geothermal technology have now positioned renewable geothermal energy systems as a clean and economically viable alternative. Geothermal electric generation systems are increasingly leveraged to supplement and substitute conventional fuel sources around the world. In 2008, about 61 billion kilowatts of electricity were generated from geothermal electric power plants. Geothermal electricity now accounts for 0.3% of the world' s electric consumption.

Compared to conventional natural gas or fuel oil heat and air heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps offer many advantages. They have low operating, maintenance, and life cycle costs and a longer life expectancy than most conventional systems. Geothermal heat pumps leverage a renewable resource and are environmentally friendly. The global installed base of geothermal heat pump systems increased by nearly 61% from 1.065 million units in 2004 to 1.712 million in 2008.

Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide includes a broad review of the global geothermal power systems and geothermal heat pump markets. The report provides a discussion of the technology utilized in geothermal energy production and recent technology enhancements. Historical and forecast (2004-2013) demand for each product type in power systems and heat pumps is quantified and projections for growth in demand are provided, along with the key factors influencing this growth. The report also provides profiles of companies active in geothermal energy production and geothermal heat pumps.

Report Methodology

The information in Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide is based on primary and secondary research. Primary research entailed in-depth interviews with firms involved in the exploration and development of geothermal sites, consultants to the industry, and manufacturers of geothermal heat pumps to obtain information on developing technologies and factors shaping the industry. Secondary research entailed data gathering from relevant sources, including government and industry publications, company literature, and corporate annual reports.

What You' ll Get in This Report

Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide contains important insights and projections regarding the future of this market around the world. No other market research report provides both the comprehensive analysis and extensive data that Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide offers. Subscribers will benefit from extensive data, presented in easy-to-read and practical charts, tables and graphs.

How You' ll Benefit from This Report

If your company is already doing business in the geothermal power or geothermal heat pump market, or is considering entering the marketplace, you will find this report invaluable, as it provides a comprehensive package of information and insight not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough understanding of the current global market for geothermal power and geothermal heat pumps, as well as projected markets and trends through 2013.

This report will help:

• Marketing managers understand the market forces shaping the geothermal industry and identify market opportunities.
• Research and development professionals stay on top of competitor initiatives and explore demand for geothermal power and geothermal heat pumps.
• Business development executives understand the dynamics of the market and identify possible partnerships.
• Information and research center librarians provide market researchers, product managers, and other colleagues with the vital information they need to do their jobs more effectively.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Executive Summary

Geothermal Energy Technologies

• Geothermal Power Systems
  • Table 1-1: World Electricity Generated from Geothermal, 2008
  • Geothermal Power Systems Technologies
  • Dry Steam
  • Flash Steam
  • Binary Cycle
  • Flash -Binary Combined Cycle
  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems
  • Hot Dry Rock System
  • Hydrocarbon/Geothermal Co-Production
  • Geo-Pressure Systems
  • Geothermal Power Market Size
  • Figure 1-1: World Geothermal Electric Power Capacity, 2004-2008 (in megawatts)
  • Figure 1-2: World Geothermal Electric Power Capacity by Country, 2008 (in megawatts and percent)
  • Figure 1-3: World Geothermal Electric Power Generation, 2004-2008 (in millions of kilowatt hours)
  • Figure 1-4: World Geothermal Electric Power Generation by Country, 2008 (in millions of kilowatt hours and percent).
• Geothermal Power Market Factors
  • Location and Accessibility of Resources
  • Technological Developments
  • Demand for Energy
  • Economic Factors
  • Table 1-2: U.S. Electricity Cost by Energy Source, 2008 (cost per kilowatt hours in cents)
  • Environmental Factors
  • Investment Climate
  • Government Policy and Incentives
  • Consumer Perceptions
  • Geothermal Energy Market Forecast
  • Figure 1-5: World Geothermal Electric Power Generation, 2009-2013 (in millions of kilowatt hours)
  • Figure 1-6: Value of Geothermal Electricity Generated, 2008-2013 (in millions of dollars)
• Direct Use Geothermal Systems
• Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Geothermal Heat Pump Market Size
  • Figure 1-7: World Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base, 2004-2008 (' 000 units)
  • Figure 1-8: World Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base by Country, 2008 (percent share)
• Geothermal Heat Pump Market Factors
  • Environmental Factors
  • Cost Factors
  • Government Policy and Incentives
• Geothermal Heat Pump Market Forecast
  • Figure 1-9: World Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base, 2009-2013 (' 000 units)
• Report Scope
• Report Format
• Report Methodology
• Abbreviations
  • Table 1-3: Abbreviations Utilized in Report

Chapter 2: Geothermal Energy Technologies

• Overview
• History of Geothermal Energy
• Geothermal Technologies
  • Geothermal Power Systems
  • Table 2-1: World Electricity Generated from Geothermal, 2008
  • Hydrothermal Reservoirs
  • Dry Steam
  • Figure 2-1: Dry Steam Geothermal Plant
  • Flash Steam
  • Figure 2-2: Flash Steam Geothermal Power Plant
  • Figure 2-3: Double-Flash Steam Geothermal Power Plant
  • Binary Cycle
  • Figure 2-4: Binary Cycle Geothermal Plant
  • Flash-Binary Combined Cycle
  • Selection of Conversion Technology
  • Advanced Conversion Technologies
  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems
  • Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
  • Hot Dry Rock System
  • Hydrocarbon/Geothermal Co-Production
  • Geo-Pressure Systems
  • Direct Use Geothermal Systems
  • Figure 2-5: Direct Use Geothermal System
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Closed-Loop Horizontal
  • Figure 2-6: Closed-Loop Horizontal Geothermal Heat Pump System
  • Closed-Loop Vertical
  • Figure 2-7: Closed-Loop Vertical Geothermal Heat Pump System
  • Closed-Loop Pond/Lake
  • Figure 2-8: Closed-Loop Pond/Lake Geothermal Heat Pump System
  • Open-Loop System
  • Figure 2-9: Open-Loop Geothermal Heat Pump System
  • Direct Exchange Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Advantages of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
• Traditional and Alternative Energy Technologies
  • Natural Gas
  • Fuel Conversion
  • Electricity Generation and Sustainability
  • Table 2-2: World Electricity Generated from Natural Gas, 2008
  • Table 2-3: World' s Proved Reserves of Natural Gas, 2008 (in trillions of cubic meters)
  • Environmental Impact
  • Coal
  • Fuel Conversion
  • Electricity Generation and Sustainability
  • Table 2-4: World Electricity Generated from Coal, 2008
  • Table 2-5: Top Five Producers of World Hard Coal, 2008 (in millions of tonnes)
  • Environmental Impact
  • Nuclear
  • Fuel Conversion
  • Electricity Generation and Sustainability
  • Table 2-6: World Electricity Generated from Nuclear, 2008
  • Environmental Impact
  • Hydroelectric
  • Electricity Generation and Sustainability
  • Table 2-7: World Electricity Generated from Hydroelectric, 2008
  • Environmental Impact
  • Wind
  • Electricity Generation and Sustainability
  • Table 2-8: World Electricity Generated from Wind, 2008
  • Environmental Impact
  • Solar
  • Electricity Generation and Sustainability
  • Table 2-9: World Electricity Generated from Solar, 2008
  • Environmental Impact
• Advantages of Geothermal Energy
  • Reliable
  • Renewable
  • Clean
  • Domestic
• Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy
  • Site Location and Exploration
  • Startup Cost
  • Solid Waste Generation and Corrosive Fluid Containment
  • Land Subsidence
  • Earthquake Induction

Chapter 3: Market Size and Growth

• Overview

Geothermal Energy Market

• Geothermal Power Market Size
  • Figure 3-1: World Geothermal Electric Power Capacity, 2004-2008 (in megawatts)
  • Figure 3-2: World Geothermal Electric Power Capacity by Country, 2008 (in megawatts and percent)
  • Figure 3-3: World Geothermal Electric Power Generation, 2004-2008 (in millions of kilowatt hours)
  • Figure 3-4: World Geothermal Electric Power Generation by Country, 2008 (in millions of kilowatt hours and percent).
  • United States
  • Figure 3-5: US Geothermal Electric Power Capacity, 2004-2008 (in megawatts)
  • Figure 3-6: US Geothermal Electric Power Generation, 2004-2008 (in millions of kilowatt hours)
  • Figure 3-7: US Geothermal Electric Power Capacity by State, 2008 (in megawatts and percent)
  • California
  • Other States
  • Table 3-1: World Geothermal Power Plants by Country, 2008
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Mexico
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Iceland
  • Costa Rica
  • El Salvador
• Geothermal Energy Market Factors
  • Location and Accessibility of Resources
  • Figure 3-8: Geothermal Natural Resources in the United States
  • Technological Developments
  • Table 3-2: U.S. Geothermal Energy Production Potential by State, 2008
  • Demand for Energy
  • Economic Factors
  • Table 3-3: U.S. Electricity Cost by Energy Source, 2008 (cost per kilowatt hours in cents)
  • Environmental Factors
  • Investment Climate
  • Government Policy and Incentives
  • Consumer Perceptions
• Geothermal Power Market Forecast
  • Figure 3-9: World Geothermal Electric Power Generation, 2009-2013 (millions per kilowatt hours)
  • Figure 3-10: U.S. Geothermal Electric Power Generation, 2009-2013 (millions per kilowatt hours)
  • United States
  • Table 3-4: U.S. Geothermal Projects in Progress, by State, 2008
  • Figure 3-11: Value of Geothermal Electricity Generated, 2008-2013 (in millions of dollars)
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Costa Rica

Geothermal Heat Pumps

• Geothermal Heat Pump Market Size
  • Figure 3-12: World Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base, 2004-2008 (' 000 units)
  • Figure 3-13: World Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base by Country, 2008 (percent share)
  • Figure 3-14: U.S. Geothermal Heat Pump Shipments, 2004-2008 (' 000 units)
  • Figure 3-15: U.S. Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base, 2004-2008 (' 000 units)
  • Figure 3-16: U.S. GHP Shipments Total Rated Capacity, 2004-2008 (' 000 tons)
• Geothermal Heat Pump Market Factors
  • Environmental Factors
  • Cost Factors
  • Government Policy and Incentives
• Geothermal Heat Pump Market Forecast
  • Figure 3-17: World Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base, 2009-2013 (' 000 units)
  • Figure 3-18: U.S. Geothermal Heat Pump Installed Base, 2009-2013 (' 000 units)
  • Table 3-5: Projected U.S. Sales of Geothermal Heat Pumps, 2009-2013 (in millions of dollars)
  • Figure 3-19: Global Installed Value of Geothermal Heat Pumps, 2008-2013 (in millions of dollars)
• Geothermal Energy Equipment Manufacturers
  • Table 3-6: World Geothermal Equipment Manufacturers, 2008

Chapter 4: Market Trends

Geothermal Power Systems Market Forces

• Macroeconomic Conditions
  • Table 4-1: World Output Growth, 2007-2010 (percent year over year)
  • Investment Climate
  • Cost Factors
  • Table 4-2: Electric Power Plant Costs, by Fuel Type, 2008 (in dollars/kilowatt of plant capacity)
  • Table 4-3: Levelized Electricity Costs, by Fuel Type, 2008 (⊄/kilowatt hours)
  • Environmental Trends
  • Table 4-4: Average Electric Power Plant Emission Rates by Fuel Source, 2008 (in pounds/megawatt hours)*
  • Government Mandated Emissions Standards
  • Energy Security
  • Economic Benefits
  • Government Incentives
  • Government Mandated Renewable Energy Targets
  • Table 4-5: Renewable Portfolio Standards for Selected Countries, 2008 (percent)
• United States
  • Table 4-6: US Renewable Portfolio Standards by State, 2008 (percent)
• Philippines
• Indonesia
• Australia
• European Union Renewable Energy Directive
  • Table 4-7: Contribution of Renewables to EU Electricity Consumption, 2005-2020 (in terrawatt hours)
• Geothermal Power Demand
  • Electricity Demand
  • Figure 4-1 World Electricity Generation, 2005-2015 (in trillions of kilowatt hours)
  • Figure 4-2 World Electricity Generation, by Fuel Type, 2005-2015 (in trillions of kilowatt hours)
  • Geothermal Power Supply
  • Figure 4-3 World Geothermal Electric Power Generation Volume and Value, 2008-2013 (in millions of kilowatt hours and millions of dollars)
  • Figure 4-4 U.S. Geothermal Electric Power Generation Volume and Value, 2008-2013 (in millions of kilowatt hours and millions of dollars)
• Geothermal Heat Pumps Market Forces
  • Macroeconomic Conditions
  • Table 4-8: Value of U.S. Construction by Segment, 2007 to 2008 (in billions of dollars)
  • Figure 4-5 U.S. Building Permits and GHP Shipments, 2004-2008 (relative change)
  • Cost Factors
  • Environmental Trends
  • Energy Security
  • Figure 4-6 Energy Consumption of GHPs (relative consumption)
  • Economic Benefits
  • Government Incentives
  • United States
  • Canada
• Geothermal Heat Pump Demand
  • Figure 4-7: World GHP Installed Base Volume and Value, 2008-2013 (in millions of dollars and ' 000 units)
  • Figure 4-8: U.S. GHP Installed Base Volume and Value, 2008-2013 (in millions of dollars and ' 000 units)

Chapter 5: Product and Industry Trends

• Overview
• Market Factors
• Technology Development
  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems
  • Hydrocarbon Co-Production
  • Modular Power Plant Design
  • Patent Activity
  • Technology Awards
• Industry Activity
  • Recent Investment
• Government Initiatives
  • United States
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Africa
  • Hungary
  • Portugal

Chapter 6: Competitive Profiles

• Overview
  • Company Profiles
• Calpine
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-1: Calpine Energy Generation Portfolio (capacity in megawatts)
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Chevron Corporation
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-2: Chevron' s Market and Segment Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• ClimateMaster
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-3: ClimateMaster' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Davenport Power, LLC
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-4: Davenport Power, LLC Geothermal Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• ECONAR GeoSystems, LLC
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-5: ECONAR' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Enel North America Incorporated
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-6: Enel North America, Inc. Portfolio for Geothermal
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Florida Heat Pump
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-7: FHP' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Fuji Electric Systems Company Limited
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-8: Fuji' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Table 6-9: Fuji' s Global Supply of Thermal and Geothermal Power Plants
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Geothermal Development Associates
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-10: Geothermal Development Associates Portfolio for Geothermal Consulting Services
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• MidAmerican Energy Holdings
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-11: MidAmerican Portfolio for Energy and Subsidiaries
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-12: Mitsubishi' s Geothermal Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Company News
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Nevada Geothermal Power Incorporated
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-13: Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.' s Portfolio for Geothermal Energy
  • Performance
  • Figure 6-1: Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. Project Locations
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Northern California Power Agency
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-14: Northern California Power Agency' s Energy Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Nuovo Pignone
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Ormat Technologies Incorporated
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-15: Ormat' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Sierra Geothermal Power Corporation
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-16: Sierra Geothermal Power Corporation' s Energy Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• Terra-Gen Power
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-17: Terra-Gen Power' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• WaterFurnace International, Incorporated
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 6-18: WaterFurnace' s Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Performance
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes

Appendix: Glossary of Terminology

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