EIN Presswire: Geothermal Power Live Feed Press Releases http://www.einpresswire.com/?nfcode=PRW---1 Constantly updated news and information about ein presswire. Ram Power, Corp. Announces Commercial Operation of the Phase I Expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683598-ram-power-corp-announces-commercial-operation-of-the-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683598-ram-power-corp-announces-commercial-operation-of-the-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:16:40 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV --(Marketwire - January 09, 2012 ) - Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, today announced that the Phase I expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate is in commercial operation. <br /> <br /> &quot;The completion of the Phase I expansion and turning the unit over to the Nicaraguan national integrated electrical grid operator for commercial operation marks the completion of a major milestone in the continued development of our San Jacinto-Tizate project,&quot; said Shuman Moore , Chief Executive Officer of Ram Power . &quot;This could not have been accomplished without the exceptional efforts and dedication of Ram Power&#39;s employees at the project site, in our Managua office, our corporate office staff in Reno , our board of directors and our Phase I project lenders.&quot; <br /> <br /> Antony Mitchell , Executive Chairman of Ram Power , stated, &quot;We would like to thank our Phase I lending consortium including the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (&quot;CABEI&quot;), Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (&quot;FMO&quot;) and their affiliates for their continued support of this important project. We would also especially like to thank the Nicaraguan government and the Ministry of Energy and Mines , without whose support this expansion would not have been possible.&quot; <br /> <br /> About Ram Power <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America . <br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities. <br /> <br /> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:<br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: sscott@ram-power.com <br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> <br /> Ram Power, Corp. Announces Mechanical Completion of Phase I Expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683605-ram-power-corp-announces-mechanical-completion-of-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683605-ram-power-corp-announces-mechanical-completion-of-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:16:00 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/17/11 -- <br /> Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, is pleased to announce today that the Phase I 36 MW expansion at its geothermal power plant located at San Jacinto-Tizate, Nicaragua has reached mechanical completion.<br /> <br /> Plant commissioning activities for the Phase I expansion have commenced and the unit is expected to be in commercial operation in December 2011 . The commissioning process includes the coordinated turnover of all plant subsystems systems between the Phase I expansion contractor Dymel and the commissioning staff, including Fuji Electric Corp. of America , the manufacturer of the turbine and generator. The Phase I expansion will add 36 MW of capacity to the existing 10 MW backpressure units currently in operation at San Jacinto. Once the Phase II 36 MW expansion is completed (which is expected to occur in December 2012 ), the 10 MW backpressure units will be decommissioned leaving 72 MW (net) operating capacity at San Jacinto.<br /> <br /> &quot;The mechanical completion of the Phase I expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate is a major milestone for Ram Power and our subsidiary, Polaris Energy Nicaragua, S.A. ,&quot; stated Shuman Moore , CEO of Ram Power . &quot;The San Jacinto project has had significant challenges in its development, but through the hard work and determination of our employees in Nicaragua and the United States , we are now closer to our goal of producing clean geothermal power for the people of Nicaragua and value to our shareholders.&quot;<br /> <br /> About Ram Power <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America .<br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities.<br /> <br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: Email Contact<br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Ram Power Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683601-ram-power-announces-third-quarter-2011-results http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683601-ram-power-announces-third-quarter-2011-results Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:15:20 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/14/11 -- <br /> Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 . This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Ram Power&#39;s MD&amp;A and financial statements, which are available on the Company&#39;s website at <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> and have been posted on SEDAR at <a href="www.sedar.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.sedar.com</a> .<br /> <br /> Concurrent with today&#39;s release, Shuman Moore , President and CEO of Ram Power , stated, &quot; Ram Power has made significant progress over the quarter towards achieving our principal goal of having commercial operation of the 36 MW Phase I expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate by the end of December, 2011. The mechanical completion of the plant along with additional steam resource proven with our SJ 12-3 well create momentum as we begin to test systems on Phase I and continue work on the 36 MW Phase II expansion. Furthermore, the amendment of the terms associated with the Corporate Credit Facility, together with the expansion, allows the Company increased flexibility in the ongoing evaluation of our portfolio of projects. I am confident in our ability to continue to execute at San Jacinto and begin further development of our pipeline of projects.&quot;<br /> <br /> OVERVIEW <br /> <br /> The financial results of Ram Power for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are summarized below:<br /> <br /> ---------------------------- ----------------------------<br /> For the three months ended For the nine months ended<br /> (all figures in September 30 , September 30 , September 30 , September 30 ,<br /> U.S dollars) 2011 2010 2011 2010<br /> ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------<br /> <br /> Total revenue $ 1,253,362 $ 996,227 $ 3,320,408 $ 3,052,189<br /> Direct cost of<br /> energy<br /> production 419,228 371,283 1,321,096 1,274,606<br /> Expenses 4,032,596 5,183,707 9,614,741 13,782,347<br /> Other loss 2,838,211 1,414,130 10,547,866 3,763,853<br /> Gain on warrant<br /> liability<br /> valuation (11,233,341) - (8,722,221) -<br /> Deferred taxes<br /> and non-<br /> controlling<br /> interest 897,683 147,118 2,469,165 842,885<br /> Net income/(loss) 6,094,351 (5,825,775) (6,971,909) (14,925,732)<br /> Income/(loss) per<br /> share $ 0.02 $ (0.04) $ (0.06) $ (0.10)<br /> <br /> ------------- -------------<br /> As at As at<br /> September 30, December 31,<br /> 2011 2010<br /> ------------- -------------<br /> (As Restated)<br /> Total assets $ 675,706,227 $ 478,232,551<br /> Long-term debt 193,896,116 77,774,011<br /> Total liabilities 271,439,705 123,741,344<br /> Cash 96,670,097 29,517,574<br /> Working capital 25,963,494 (8,475,675)<br /> <br /> For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 , the Company reported a net loss of approximately $7.9 million ( $0.06 per share). On a cash basis, for the same period, the Company had a negative cash flow of about $19.5 million from operating activities and spent approximately $148 million on additions to geothermal properties and other capital assets, including approximately $123 million on the Phase I and II San Jacinto-Tizate expansions and approximately $18 million on the Orita Project . At September 30, 2011 , the Company had free cash of approximately $96.7 million , of which $64 million is held for use in the San Jacinto Project .<br /> <br /> OUTLOOK <br /> <br /> Project Evaluation <br /> <br /> Given the significant restructuring of the organization and the anticipated start-up in December 2011 of the Company&#39;s first power-producing expansion at the San Jacinto facility, management and the Board will be reevaluating each of the Company&#39;s projects and pre-exploration prospects to determine whether the Company will either aggressively develop or actively maintain the project based on various criteria including the availability of proven resources, costs of development, availability of financing, and other criteria as appropriate in order to determine the best use of the Company&#39;s existing and potential capital.<br /> <br /> San Jacinto-Tizate <br /> <br /> As previously disclosed, the Company has sufficient cash to complete the Phase I and II expansion of the San Jacinto Project as planned. Phase I is mechanically complete with all major construction activities finished. Plant commissioning activities for the Phase I expansion have commenced and the unit is expected to be in commercial operation in December 2011 . The December 2011 date is consistent with the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Nicaragua extension of the commercial operation date deadline for the Phase I expansion of the San Jacinto Exploitation Agreement to December 31, 2011 . A number of significant construction milestones have been completed for Phase II and this phase of the expansion is on schedule for completion in December 2012 .<br /> <br /> Casita <br /> <br /> The first slim hole at the Nicaraguan Casita project was drilled to a depth of 842 meters with a total loss of circulation and indicated temperature readings exceeding 230&deg; Celsius (446&deg; Fahrenheit). The temperature results obtained and the permeability found indicate that the location has a high probability of being a commercial resource. In the first quarter of 2012, pending confirmation from Sinclair Knight Merz , the company plans to commence drilling of the second slim hole at a location approximately 1.7 km from the first slim hole. The drilling of the slim holes and the interpretation of geo-scientific data is being carried out with the technical support of SKM.<br /> <br /> Ram Power, Corp. will hold its earnings call to discuss the third quarter ending September 30, 2011 financial and operating results on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 10:00am EST ( 7:00am PST ). To listen to the call, please dial 1-888-789-9572 with participant pass code 7015044, or on the web at <a href="http://www.bellwebcasting.ca/audience/index.asp?eventid=94314210" rel="external" target="_blank">http://www.bellwebcasting.ca/audience/index.asp?eventid=94314210</a> . <br /> <br /> About Ram Power, Corp. <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties and has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America .<br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This news release contains certain &quot;forward-looking information&quot; which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to future events or future performance, management&#39;s expectations regarding the Company&#39;s growth, results of operations, estimated future revenues, requirements for additional capital, production costs and revenue, future demand for and prices of electricity, business prospects and opportunities. In addition, statements relating to estimates of recoverable geothermal energy &quot;reserves&quot; or &quot;resources&quot; or energy generation are forward-looking information, as they involve implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the geothermal resources and reserves described can be profitably produced in the future. Such forward-looking information reflects management&#39;s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as &quot;plans&quot;, &quot;expects&quot;, &quot;is expected&quot;, &quot;budget&quot;, &quot;scheduled&quot;, &quot;estimates&quot;, &quot;forecasts&quot;, &quot;predicts&quot;, &quot;intends&quot;, &quot;targets&quot;, &quot;aims&quot;, &quot;anticipates&quot; or &quot;believes&quot; or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions &quot;may&quot;, &quot;could&quot;, &quot;should&quot;, &quot;would&quot;, &quot;might&quot; or &quot;will&quot; be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current geothermal energy production, development and/or exploration activities and the accuracy of probability simulations prepared to predict prospective geothermal resources; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; possible variations of production rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the geothermal industry; political instability or insurrection or war; labor force availability and turnover; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or in the completion of development or construction activities or in the commencement of operations; as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled &quot;Risk Factors&quot; in the Company&#39;s Annual Information Form. These factors should be considered carefully and readers of this news release should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.<br /> <br /> Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, Ram Power assumes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances.<br /> <br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: Email Contact<br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Ram Power, Corp. Announces Updates for the San Jacinto-Tizate Project http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683597-ram-power-corp-announces-updates-for-the-san-jacinto-tizate-project http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683597-ram-power-corp-announces-updates-for-the-san-jacinto-tizate-project Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:14:40 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV --(Marketwire - February 06, 2012 ) - Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, is pleased to announce the following updates for the San Jacinto-Tizate project in Nicaragua (the &quot;Project&quot;). <br /> <br /> Performance Test on Phase I Turbine <br /> <br /> Under the steam turbine supply contract with Fuji Electric Corp. of America (&quot;Fuji&quot;) for the Project&#39;s Phase I, 36 MW steam turbine generator, Fuji was required to conduct a performance test shortly after commercial operation of the geothermal power plant to determine if the steam turbine generator meets all its guaranteed performance requirements under the contract. The test was conducted in accordance with the standard test code for steam turbines as established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in order to verify that the turbine meets all its guaranteed performance requirements. The performance test was conducted on January 17, 2012 and the results confirmed that the Phase I steam turbine generator meets all guaranteed performance requirements under the contract. <br /> <br /> San Jacinto Phase II Construction Update <br /> <br /> The Company is continuing construction of the Phase II, 36 MW expansion at San Jacinto. Phase II construction is approximately 60% completed with final completion expected in December 2012 . Power plant critical component engineering is 100% complete and balance of plant engineering is 92% complete as of the end of December 2011 . <br /> <br /> San Jacinto Phase II Credit Facility Disbursement <br /> <br /> The Company received the second disbursement of $14 million under its $160 million Phase II credit facility on January 30, 2012 which will be used for Phase II construction costs. To date, the Company has drawn $118 million under this credit facility. <br /> <br /> &quot;With the successful commercial operation of our Phase I San Jacinto project, the successful performance test of the Fuji 36 MW steam turbine generator, and with the Phase II construction on schedule for completion by the end of this year, we are very pleased with the continued strong progress at our San Jacinto project,&quot; stated Shuman Moore , CEO of Ram Power . <br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities. <br /> <br /> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:<br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: sscott@ram-power.com <br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> <br /> Ram Power, Corp. Announces San Jacinto Project, Casita Project and General Corporate Updates http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683603-ram-power-corp-announces-san-jacinto-project-casita-project-and-general-corporate-updates http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683603-ram-power-corp-announces-san-jacinto-project-casita-project-and-general-corporate-updates Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:14:00 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/26/11 -- <br /> Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, announced today the following San Jacinto Project , Casita Project and Corporate updates.<br /> <br /> SAN JACINTO PROJECT<br /> <br /> Well SJ 12-3 at the San Jacinto Project was completed on August 23, 2011 to a depth of 7,841 ft. Well SJ 12-3 represents the Company&#39;s objective of drilling to confirm an eastwards extension of the San Jacinto Reservoir . After completion of the drilling, the well was flowed for 3 days to allow for stabilization. Following stabilization, the Company conducted a 10 day flow test under the supervision of Sinclair Knight Merz (&quot;SKM&quot;), the Company&#39;s resource consultant, which confirmed the well output of 30 tonnes per hour (t/h) of steam which equates to a power generation capacity of 3.9 MW (gross) at a design separation pressure of 5.1 barg. Following the flow test, the Company performed a pressure build-up test and determined that the well is connected to the main reservoir (constant pressure boundary) and is not isolated, therefore expanding the total volume of the confirmed San Jacinto resource. In addition, the well did exhibit some degree of impaired permeability possibly due to rock cuttings that may be removed through further stimulation which may result in improved well output.<br /> <br /> CASITA PROJECT<br /> <br /> As previously disclosed, the Company commenced in July of 2011 the drilling of the first of two slim holes designed to prove the commercial viability of the resource at the Casita concession. The first slim hole has been drilled to a depth of 842 meters with a total loss of circulation. A temperature survey conducted in the well has indicated temperature readings exceeding 230&deg; Celsius (446&deg; Fahrenheit). The temperature results obtained and the permeability found indicate that the location has a high probability of being a commercial resource. The company will commence in December the drilling of the second slim hole at a location approximately 1.7 km from the first slim hole.<br /> <br /> CORPORATE RE-STRUCTURE<br /> <br /> In September, the Company completed a reorganization of its personnel in the corporate office in Reno, Nevada . This reorganization resulted in the reduction of both expenses and staffing levels which will parallel the organization with the near term focus of completing the development of Phase I and II of the San Jacinto project. The reorganization is expected to save approximately $4 million a year in corporate G&amp;A expense and will result in increased corporate cash flow.<br /> <br /> &quot;I am pleased with the results of our drilling program at both the San Jacinto project and the Casita concession,&quot; stated Shuman Moore , Chief Executive Officer of Ram Power . &quot;We have also made great strides in reviewing the overall structure and composition of the Company, which will allow greater cash flow into the Company and will better suit the needs of our project base well into the future.&quot;<br /> <br /> About Ram Power <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America .<br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities.<br /> <br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: Email Contact<br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Ram Power, Corp. Announces Synchronization of the Phase I Expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683599-ram-power-corp-announces-synchronization-of-the-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683599-ram-power-corp-announces-synchronization-of-the-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:12:40 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV --(Marketwire - December 22, 2011 ) - Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, today announced that the Phase I expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate has been successfully synchronized to the Nicaraguan national integrated electrical grid. The Company expects commercial operation of the Phase I expansion to begin in the near future. <br /> <br /> The Phase I expansion adds 36 MW of capacity to the existing 10 MW backpressure units currently in operation at San Jacinto. The electricity produced by the project is sold through a long-term power purchase agreement in place with Nicaraguan power distributors Disnorte-Dissur, subsidiaries of the Spanish utility Gas Natural Fenosa. <br /> <br /> &quot;Synchronization for the Phase I expansion at San Jacinto-Tizate is the result of a dedicated team of professionals who overcame all the challenges associated with building a world-class geothermal power project,&quot; stated Shuman Moore , CEO of Ram Power . &quot;I am extremely proud of our employees who have continued to demonstrate their commitment to this project and to the development of geothermal power in the region.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;Congratulations to the team at Ram Power for their work on the Phase I expansion,&quot; said Antony Mitchell , Executive Chairman of Ram Power . &quot;I would like to take this opportunity to thank our grid operator ENATREL and our customer Gas Natural Fenosa for their support in reaching synchronization. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship in helping to serve the power needs of Nicaragua . In addition, I would like to recognize the Company&#39;s management for leading our Nicaraguan and U.S. teams to accomplish this important goal, and look forward to their achieving commercial operation in the near future.&quot; <br /> <br /> About Ram Power <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America . <br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities. <br /> <br /> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:<br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: sscott@ram-power.com <br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> <br /> Ram Power, Corp. Announces Selby F. Little as Acting Chief Financial Officer http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683606-ram-power-corp-announces-selby-f-little-as-acting-chief-financial-officer http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683606-ram-power-corp-announces-selby-f-little-as-acting-chief-financial-officer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:12:00 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/30/11 -- <br /> Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, announced today that John F. O&#39;Neill has resigned as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities. The Company has appointed Selby F. &quot;Bud&quot; Little as Acting Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. O&#39;Neill.<br /> <br /> Mr. Little was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CLP Resources, Inc. , a staffing company focused on construction and energy producing companies, and Chief Financial Officer of the Skilled Trades Group of CLP&#39;s parent company TrueBlue, Inc. , a multinational blue collar staffing company listed on the New York Stock Exchange . While at CLP and TrueBlue , Mr. Little completed four acquisitions and divestitures valued at $130 million , and developed and implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliant financial and operational systems and controls. Mr. Little was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. from 1996 to 2000, which provides industrial services to the petrochemical, pulp and paper, metals and electric power industries. While at HydroChem, Mr. Little raised $180 million in public and private capital, completed two acquisitions valued at $70 million , oversaw the design and construction of a 130,000 square foot, 20 acre laboratory, manufacturing and headquarters facility, and developed and implemented multinational financial and operational systems and controls. Earlier in his career, Mr. Little was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ross Systems, Inc. and Unify Corporation .<br /> <br /> Mr. Little received his BS in Economics from Texas A&amp;M University and MBA in Finance from the Texas A&amp;M Mays Business School . He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas , and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Executives International .<br /> <br /> &quot;On behalf of the Company&#39;s Board of Directors, we would like to thank John for his service to the Company during a challenging period,&quot; stated Antony Mitchell , Executive Chairman of Ram Power . &quot;Bud&#39;s background with capital markets, corporate financial processes and strategic planning make him uniquely well-suited to contribute significantly to the Company&#39;s continued success at San Jacinto and beyond.&quot;<br /> <br /> About Ram Power <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America .<br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities.<br /> <br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: Email Contact<br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Ram Power Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2011 Results http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683602-ram-power-announces-release-date-for-third-quarter-2011-results http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683602-ram-power-announces-release-date-for-third-quarter-2011-results Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:11:20 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/11/11 -- <br /> Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot;) today announced that it will release its financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 on November 14, 2011 . Management will discuss third quarter ended financial results and other matters during a conference call and live audio webcast on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 10:00am EST ( 7:00am PST ).<br /> <br /> The live audio call will be accessible at 888-789-9572 by entering the participant pass code 7015044.<br /> <br /> The live audio webcast will be accessible at <a href="http://www.bellwebcasting.ca/audience/index.asp?eventid=94314210" rel="external" target="_blank">http://www.bellwebcasting.ca/audience/index.asp?eventid=94314210</a> <br /> <br /> An archived version of the webcast will be available for three months following the call. To listen to a recording of the call by telephone, call 800-408-3053. Use the conference call access code 4511255. The audio instant replay will be available until December 16, 2011 .<br /> <br /> About Ram Power, Corp. <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties and has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America .<br /> <br /> Cautionary Statement <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power , undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities.<br /> <br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: Email Contact<br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> RAM POWER, CORP. ANNOUNCES MECHANICAL COMPLETION OF PHASE I EXPANSION AT SAN JACINTO-TIZATE http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683604-ram-power-corp-announces-mechanical-completion-of-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683604-ram-power-corp-announces-mechanical-completion-of-phase-i-expansion-at-san-jacinto-tizate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:10:40 +0000 HASH(0x9dd1bd0) Ram Power, Corp. Announces Execution of Amendments to Credit Facility http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683600-ram-power-corp-announces-execution-of-amendments-to-credit-facility http://www.einpresswire.com/article/683600-ram-power-corp-announces-execution-of-amendments-to-credit-facility Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:10:00 +0000 <br /> <br /> RENO, NV --(Marketwire - December 06, 2011 ) - Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) (&quot;Ram Power&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, announced today the execution of the amendments to its $50 million , term loan credit facility (the &quot;Credit Facility&quot;) with Sprott Resource Lending Partnership , Exploration Capital Partners 2008 Limited Partnership and Newberry International Holdings Ltd. (collectively, the &quot;Lenders&quot;). <br /> <br /> The amendments extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility from February 28, 2012 to September 30, 2013 , waive the non-compliance related to the delivery of post-closing collateral items by deadlines specified in the original agreement, and waive the non-compliance of Ram Power of its repayment obligation to the extent that equity distributions are made available to the Company from the proceeds of the San Jacinto phase II credit facility. In connection with the amendments, the Lenders agreed to cancel 18,031,251 common share purchase warrants associated with the Credit Facility. <br /> <br /> &quot;We are pleased with the execution of the credit facility amendments,&quot; stated Shuman Moore , CEO of Ram Power . &quot;The Lenders have continued to show commitment to the Company during challenging times, and we are thankful for their continued support and look forward to the commercial operation date for the Phase I expansion in San Jacinto at the end of the month.&quot; <br /> <br /> About Ram Power <br /> <br /> Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada , engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties. Ram Power has an interest in geothermal projects, primarily in the United States , Canada , and Latin America . <br /> <br /> Cautionary Statements <br /> <br /> This press release contains &quot;forward-looking information&quot; within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram Power . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Ram Power , or its financial or operating results or its securities. <br /> <br /> FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:<br /> Steven Scott <br /> Director of Investor Relations<br /> Ram Power, Corp. <br /> Phone: 775-398-3711<br /> Email: sscott@ram-power.com <br /> <a href="www.ram-power.com" rel="external" target="_blank">www.ram-power.com</a> <br /> <br /> Source: Ram Power, Corp. <br /> <br /> Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) http://www.einpresswire.com/article/682004-concentrating-solar-power-csp http://www.einpresswire.com/article/682004-concentrating-solar-power-csp Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:57:55 +0000 <div class="xn-newslines"> <h1 class="xn-hedline">Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)</h1> <p class="xn-distributor">PR Newswire</p> </div> <div class="xn-content"> <p><span class="xn-location">NEW YORK</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Feb. 7, 2012</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: </p> <p><b><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769027/Concentrating-Solar-Power-(CSP).html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy" target="_blank">Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)</a></b> </p> <p>http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769027/Concentrating-Solar-Power-CSP.html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy </p> <p>Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) slipped from an all-time high in production of 885 GWh in 2008 to 862 GWh in 2009. New capacity becoming operational in 2010 pushed production to 1121 GWh and an estimated 1475 GWh in 2011. The wholesale value from this technology, also known as Solar Thermal power, generated <span class="xn-money">$68 USD</span> million in 2008, <span class="xn-money">$102 million</span> in 2009, to <span class="xn-money">$362 million</span> in 2010. 2011 sales should top a half billion dollars at an estimated <span class="xn-money">$545 million</span>. </p> <p>The cost of the installed base of CSP at the end of 2011 is estimated at <span class="xn-money">$9.5 billion</span>. Of that roughly 93% of the installed base value is in parabolic trough technology. By 2015, that percentage is forecast to drop to 70% as power tower, also called central receiving station technology, becomes more common. The other two CSP technologies, linear Fresnel reflector and the Stirling engine/dish design are decidedly lacking although there are a few small projects going forward. </p> <p>The seemingly smooth upward curve of CSP productions hides some facts that will impinge future growth. At least 2,250 MW of planned CSP capacity was suddenly switched to PV due to the lower installation costs of PV, among other reasons. Also hidden by the high Spanish feed-in tariff is the somewhat low capacity of the plants in <span class="xn-location">Spain</span> due to less than ideal solar resources. Due to the global debt crisis, <span class="xn-location">Spain</span> had considered cutting its artificially high feed-in tariff, but to preserve investor confidence, has chosen to delay bringing some plants online and limiting the output of others.</p> <p>Thermal energy storage (TES) became a big topic in 2011 with demonstrations of 24 hour generation at a plant in <span class="xn-location">Spain</span> less than four months after startup. Seven to eight hours&#39; storage appears to be the norm for parabolic trough plants at a cost of roughly an additional 10-11 % of the plant cost but can yield capacity factors over 50%, a key to profitability. Power towers operating at higher temperatures can achieve 10- 15 hours storage at a slightly less cost penalty.</p> <p>New development and construction activities will intensify in 2012 in <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span>, and <span class="xn-location">China</span>. <span class="xn-location">China</span> has licensed technology from eSolar and plans to build 2 GW of combined CSP/biomass plants in the next decade. <span class="xn-location">India</span> too has created a 20 GW by 2020 solar wish list. <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> continues to study the technology and is building a world study center of power tower technology.</p> <p>As 2011 ends, the global capacity of utility-scale CSP will be right at 2 GW with approximately another 2500 to 3500 MW to be operational in 2012, depending on several factors. While some forecasters believe the US concentrating solar power capacity alone will reach 6 GW by 2015, SBI Energy analysis points to factors that suggest an installation rate that while consistent with the opportunities CSP represents, is more indicative of the current global economic and political realities. These factors include the events known as the Islamic Spring, the overall lingering economic doldrums, and current photovoltaic pricing wars as well as utility concerns regarding implementation of renewables on a large scale. While these concerns are not permanent, they will retard implementation of CSP for a few years.</p> <p>CSP Energy tends to be CSP installation has been directly linked to government interest in the technology. CSP Global Markets provides insight into the current and future utility scale electrical generation CSP markets at both the plant and component level, with particular attention to the solar field elements which represent over 50% of the plant&#39;s cost. For every major component, global market size is provided and forecast through 2020 based on the SBI <i>Energy&#39;s</i> evaluation of the factors affecting the market growth as a whole.</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Executive Summary </b></p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Background to CSP Markets </b></p> <p>Scope and Methodology of Report </p> <p>Market Definition and History </p> <p>General CSP Process Description for electricity generation </p> <p>Figure 2-1 CSP process schematic </p> <p>Market Categories </p> <p>Parabolic troughs </p> <p>Figure 2-2 Parabolic trough design </p> <p>Figure 2-3 Parabolic trough mirror/receiver detail </p> <p>Power Towers </p> <p>Figure 2-4 Power tower design </p> <p>Figure 2-5 Power tower mirror/receiver detail </p> <p>Dish/Engine Systems </p> <p>Figure 2-6 Dish/Engine design </p> <p>Figure 2-7 Dish/engine concentration system detail </p> <p>Linear Fresnel Reflectors </p> <p>Figure 2-8 Fresnel lens optics </p> <p>Figure 2-9 Linear Fresnel reflector detail </p> <p>Thermal Storage </p> <p>Figure 2-10 Thermal storage schematic detail </p> <p>Hybrid Plants </p> <p>Figure 2-11 Hybrid Plant Schematic </p> <p>Figure 2-12 Hybrid plant power source by hour of the day </p> <p>Concentrating Solar for Heat Generation </p> <p>Industrial uses of solar heat </p> <p>Figure 2-13 CSP -Solar Heat schematic </p> <p>Figure 2-14 CSP -Global Industrial use </p> <p>Residential uses of solar heat </p> <p>Figure 2-15 CSP -US Residential installations </p> <p>Comparison of Market Categories </p> <p>Table 2-1 Features of CSP Categories </p> <p>Table 2-2 Power Generation efficiency by CSP category </p> <p>CSP Market Factors </p> <p>Climatic Factors </p> <p>Table 2-3 Climatic factors vs. Solar Energy Process </p> <p>Figure 2-16 Geographic distribution of climatic factors </p> <p>Power Distribution Factors </p> <p>Table 2-4 Comparison of HVAC vs. HVDC </p> <p>Table 2-5 Power generation factors vs. distance to market </p> <p>Figure 2-17 Contribution to power grid by CSP category </p> <p>Cooling Process Factors </p> <p>Table 2-6 Cooling Options </p> <p>Figure 2-18 Water cooling schematic </p> <p>Figure 2-19 Dry cooling schematic </p> <p>The Renewable Power Industry </p> <p>Value of Electricity from Renewable Sources </p> <p>Public policies affect on Renewable Power Generation </p> <p>Policies to Promote Renewable Energy Sources </p> <p>Production Tax Credits </p> <p>Renewable Portfolio Standards </p> <p>Renewable Power Direct Marketing </p> <p>Renewable Feed-in-Tariff </p> <p>Fossil Fuel Emissions Caps </p> <p>Table 2-7 Pros and Cons of public policy use to promote renewable energy generation </p> <p>Table 2-8 International public policies </p> <p>Research investments in Renewable Energy </p> <p>Table 2-9 US government investment in Renewable Energy through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-10 Global public investment in Renewable Energy through 2010 </p> <p>Research Efforts in Solar Power </p> <p>Table 2-11 US government investment in Solar Power through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-12 US government investment in Solar Power currently allocated </p> <p>Table 2-13 Global public investment in Solar Power through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-14 Global public investment in Solar Power currently allocated </p> <p>Figure 2-20 Public Investments vs. Solar power delivered though 2010 </p> <p>Figure 2-21 Public Investments vs. Solar power projected 2011- 2020 </p> <p>Research Efforts in CSP </p> <p>Table 2-15 US government investment in CSP Technologies through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-16 US government investment in CSP Technologies currently allocated </p> <p>Table 2-17 Global public investment in CSP Technologies through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-18 Global public investment in CSP Technologies currently allocated </p> <p>Figure 2-22 Public Investments vs. CSP power delivered though 2010 </p> <p>Figure 2-23 Public Investments vs. CSP power projected 2011- 2020 </p> <p>Renewable Energy Market Size and Growth </p> <p>Basis of Forecasts </p> <p>PV </p> <p>Figure 2-24 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-25 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-26 US ROI on PV Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-27 US PV Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-28 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-29 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-30 Global PV Market 2012-2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Geothermal power </p> <p>Figure 2-31 US Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-32 US Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-33 US ROI on Geothermal power Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-34 US Geothermal power Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-35 Global Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-36 Global Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-37 Global Geothermal power Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Biopower </p> <p>Figure 2-38 US Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-39 US Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-40 US ROI on Biopower Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-41 US Biopower Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-42 Global Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-43 Global Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-44 Global Biopower Market 2012, 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Photovoltaics </p> <p>Figure 2-45 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-46 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-47 US ROI on PV Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-48 US PV Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-49 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-50 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-51 Global PV Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Concentrating Solar Power </p> <p>Figure 2-52 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-53 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output </p> <p>Figure 2-54 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-55 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-56 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-57 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-58 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-59 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-60 Global CSP Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-61 Global CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p>Concentrating Solar Process Heat </p> <p>Figure 2-62 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Installations and Capacity </p> <p>Figure 2-63 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Power Savings </p> <p>Figure 2-64 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-65 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-66 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-67 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Planned installations and capacity </p> <p>Figure 2-68 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Planned Power Savings </p> <p>Figure 2-69 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-70 Global CSP Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-71 Global CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Regional and National Markets </b></p> <p>CSP Global Market Initiative (CSP- GMI) </p> <p>Table 3-1 Goals of the CSP-GMI </p> <p>Figure 3-1 CSP-GMI Regions </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Middle East</span> --<span class="xn-location">North Africa</span> (MENA) </p> <p>MENA Regional issues </p> <p>Desertec Industrial Initiative </p> <p>Dii GmbH </p> <p>Table 3-2 Desertec Supporting Organizations </p> <p>Figure 3-2 Desertec claims regarding CSP potential </p> <p>Figure 3-3 Desertec vision of MENA power generation and distribution </p> <p>Figure 3-4 MENA Regions suitable for CSP vs. implementation issues </p> <p>Figure 3-5 MENA Regions suitable for CSP vs. market demand </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Southwest United States</span>-<span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> (USMEX) </p> <p>USMEX Regional issues </p> <p>Figure 3-6 USMEX Regions suitable for CSP vs. implementation issues </p> <p>USMEX Regional markets </p> <p>Figure 3-7 USMEX Regions suitable for CSP vs. market demand </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Southern Europe</span> (SoEur) </p> <p>SoEur Regional issues </p> <p>Figure 3-8 SoEur Regions suitable for CSP vs. implementation issues </p> <p>SoEur Regional markets </p> <p>Figure 3-9 SoEur Regions suitable for CSP vs. market demand </p> <p>National Markets </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Algeria</span> </p> <p>Algerian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-3 Algerian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Algerian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-4 Algerian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Algerian-specific issues </p> <p>Algerian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-10 Algerian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Australian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-5 Australian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Australian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-6 Australian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Australian-specific issues </p> <p>Australian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-11 Australian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Brazil</span> </p> <p>Brazilian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-7 Brazilian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Brazilian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-8 Brazilian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Brazilian-specific issues </p> <p>Brazilian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-12 Brazilian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-13 Chilean CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Chinese development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-9 Chinese development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Chinese installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-10 Chinese installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Chinese-specific issues </p> <p>Chinese CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-14 Chinese CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Egypt</span> </p> <p>Egyptian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-11 Egyptian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Egyptian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-12 Egyptian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Egyptian-specific issues </p> <p>Egyptian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-15 Egyptian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Greece</span> </p> <p>Grecian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-13 Grecian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Grecian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-14 Grecian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Grecian-specific issues </p> <p>Grecian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-16 Grecian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">India</span> </p> <p>Indian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-15 Indian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Indian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-16 Indian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Indian-specific issues </p> <p>Indian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-17 Indian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Iran</span> </p> <p>Iranian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-17 Iranian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Iranian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-18 Iranian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Iranian-specific issues </p> <p>Iranian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-18 Iranian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Israel</span> </p> <p>Israeli development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-19 Israeli development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Israeli installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-20 Israeli installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Israeli-specific issues </p> <p>Israeli CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-19 Israeli CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Italy</span> </p> <p>Italian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-21 Italian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Italian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-22 Italian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Italian-specific issues </p> <p>Italian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-20 Italian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Jordan</span> </p> <p>Jordanian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-23 Jordanian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Jordanian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-24 Jordanian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Jordanian-specific issues </p> <p>Jordanian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-21 Jordanian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> </p> <p>Mexican development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-25 Mexican development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Mexican installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-26 Mexican installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Mexican-specific issues </p> <p>Mexican CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-22 Mexican CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Morocco</span> </p> <p>Moroccan development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-27 Moroccan development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Moroccan installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-28 Moroccan installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Moroccan-specific issues </p> <p>Moroccan CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-23 Moroccan CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">South Africa</span> </p> <p>South African development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-29 South African development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>South African installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-30 South African installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>South African-specific issues </p> <p>South African CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-24 South African CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Spain</span> </p> <p>Spanish development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-31 Spanish development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Spanish installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-32 Spanish installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Spanish-specific issues </p> <p>Spanish CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-25 Spanish CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">United States</span> </p> <p>US development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-33 US development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>US installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-34 US installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>US-specific issues </p> <p>US CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-26 US CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>African Nation&#39;s Activities </p> <p>Other African national development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-35 Other African national development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Other African nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-36 Other African nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Other-African national specific issues </p> <p>Other National Activities </p> <p>Other national development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-37 Other national development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Other nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-38 Other nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Other national specific issues </p> <p><b>Chapter 4 CSP Components: Description, Use, and Markets </b></p> <p>Basis of Forecasts </p> <p>Figure 4-1 Components as a percentage of plant costs </p> <p>Engineering, Construction, and Procurement Companies </p> <p>Table 4-1 ECP firms for installed and planned CSP facilities </p> <p>Figure 4-2 Market share by EPC firm </p> <p>High Tech Components </p> <p>Mirrors, Frames and Cleaning Systems </p> <p>Desired properties of CSP mirrors </p> <p>Mirrors: Glass, plastic film. or polished metal </p> <p>Table 4-2 Feature comparison between mirror materials </p> <p>Research in material choice </p> <p>Table 4-3 Global research in mirror materials </p> <p>Table 4-4 Research in CSP mirrors </p> <p>Installed and planned installations of mirrors </p> <p>Table 4-5 Installed mirrors by material options </p> <p>Table 4-6 Planned installations of mirrors by material options </p> <p>Mirrors Producers </p> <p>Table 4-7 Global mirror manufacturers, installed and planned </p> <p>Mirror Market and Forecasts </p> <p>Figure 4-3 US and Global CSP Mirror Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-4 US and Global CSP Mirror Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 4-5 US and Global CSP Mirror Market: 2016 - 2020 </p> <p>Frame systems </p> <p>Table 4-8 Global CSP Frames manufacturers, installed and planned </p> <p>Figure 4-6 US and Global CSP Frames Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-7 US and Global CSP Frames Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Cleaning Systems </p> <p>Table 4-9 Cleaning system manufacturers, installed and planned </p> <p>Figure 4-8 US and Global CSP Cleaning System Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-9 US and Global CSP Cleaning System Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Receivers and Heat Flow Systems </p> <p>Receiver, receiver support and interconnections </p> <p>Desirable properties in receivers </p> <p>Table 4-10 Feature comparison between Receiver designs </p> <p>Research in Receiver Design </p> <p>Table 4-11 Research in receiver design and materials </p> <p>Installed and planned installations of mirrors </p> <p>Table 4-12 Installed receivers by design </p> <p>Table 4-13 Planned installations of receivers by design </p> <p>Current Receiver Producers </p> <p>Table 4-14 Manufacturers of receiver components </p> <p>Receiver Market and Forecasts </p> <p>Figure 4-10 US and Global CSP Receiver Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-11 US and Global CSP Receiver Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Collection, piping, valves and traps </p> <p>Issues unique to CSP </p> <p>Operating temperature range </p> <p>Environmental conditions </p> <p>Length of service </p> <p>Longevity of service </p> <p>Accessibility for preventative maintenance and performance issues </p> <p>Table 4-15 Collection and piping issues unique to CSP </p> <p>Companies with installed piping systems and experience </p> <p>Table 4-16 Companies with installed piping systems and experience </p> <p>Collection as a function of plant parameters </p> <p>Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) </p> <p>Desirable properties in HTF </p> <p>Table 4-17 Feature comparison between HTF systems </p> <p>Research in heat transfer fluids </p> <p>Table 4-18 Research in heat transfer fluids </p> <p>Installed and planned installations of HTF </p> <p>Table 4-19 Heat transfer fluids in installed CSP plants </p> <p>Table 4-20 Heat transfer fluids selected for planned CSP plants </p> <p>HTF Market and Forecast </p> <p>Figure 4-12 US and Global CSP HTF Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-13 US and Global CSP HTF Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Established Components </p> <p>Steam Generation Plant </p> <p>Table 4-21 Unique CSP Steam Plant Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-14 US and Global CSP Steam Plant Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-15 US and Global CSP Steam Plant Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Cooling </p> <p>Table 4-22 Unique CSP Cooling Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-16 US and Global CSP Cooling Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-17 US and Global CSP Cooling Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Thermal Storage by Molten Salts </p> <p>Table 4-23 Unique CSP Thermal Storage Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-18 US and Global CSP Thermal Storage Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-19 US and Global CSP Thermal Storage Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Sun Tracking Systems </p> <p>Table 4-24 Unique CSP Sun Tracking Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-20 US and Global CSP Sun Tracking Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-21 US and Global CSP Sun Tracking Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Materials of Construction </p> <p>Figure 4-22 Percentage of cost of CSP installations by material of construction </p> <p>Significant issues concerning materials of construction: availability, cost </p> <p>Steel </p> <p>Table 4-25 Steel usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-23 US and Global steel market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Copper </p> <p>Table 4-26 Copper usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-24 US and Global copper market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Brass </p> <p>Table 4-27 Brass usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-25 US and Global brass market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Aluminum </p> <p>Table 4-28 Aluminum usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-26 US and Global aluminum market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Concrete </p> <p>Table 4-29 Concrete usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-27 US and Global concrete market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Molten Salts </p> <p>Table 4-30 Molten salts usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-28 US and Global molten salts market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Silica </p> <p>Table 4-31 Silica usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-29 US and Global silica market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Market Promotion, Distribution, and Trends </b></p> <p>Promotion of CSP Market </p> <p>General environmental movement </p> <p>Figure 5-1 Growth in public demand for renewable energy sourcing </p> <p>Desire for energy independence </p> <p>Table 5-1 History of energy independence efforts in the US </p> <p>Fear of lack of access to oil </p> <p>Table 5-2 Relationship between the &#34;Islamic Spring&#34; uprisings, oil resources, and CSP investments </p> <p>Fear of nuclear power </p> <p>Table 5-3 Shifts in perception of nuclear power after 2010 Japanese tsunami </p> <p>Electrical Distribution by Region </p> <p>Figure 5-2 Schematic of generic electric grid </p> <p><span class="xn-location">North America</span> </p> <p>US electric grid </p> <p>Table 5-4 Role of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), </p> <p>Figure 5-3 Major distribution lines of continental US electric grid </p> <p>Electricity generation in <span class="xn-location">Hawaii</span> and <span class="xn-location">Alaska</span> </p> <p>Figure 5-4 Major distribution lines of Hawaiian and Alaskan electric grids </p> <p>Table 5-5 Role of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), </p> <p>Table 5-6 Upgrades to US electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Canadian electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-5 Major distribution lines of Canadian electric grid </p> <p>Mexican and Central American electric grid </p> <p>Table 5-7 Status of Mexican and Central American electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-6 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Central America</span> </p> <p>Table 5-8 Upgrades to Central American electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">South America</span> </p> <p>Table 5-9 Status of <span class="xn-location">South America</span>&#39;s electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-7 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">South America</span> </p> <p>Table 5-10 Upgrades to South American electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and <span class="xn-location">Russia</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> </p> <p>Table 5-11 Status of European electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-8 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> </p> <p>Table 5-12 Upgrades to European electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Russia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-13 Status of Russian electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-9 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Russia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-14 Upgrades to Russian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Asia</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span>, and <span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-15 Status of <span class="xn-location">Asia</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-10 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-16 Upgrades to Asian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">India</span> </p> <p>Table 5-17 Status of <span class="xn-location">India</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-11 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">India</span> </p> <p>Table 5-18 Upgrades to Indian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Table 5-19 Status of <span class="xn-location">China</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-12 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Table 5-20 Upgrades to Chinese electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-21 Status of <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-13 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-22 Upgrades to Australian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Africa</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Africa</span> </p> <p>Table 5-23 Status of <span class="xn-location">Africa</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-14 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Africa</span> </p> <p>Table 5-24 Upgrades to African electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>CSP Market Trends </p> <p>Investment Climate </p> <p>Figure 5-15 Investments over time and world events </p> <p>Public opinion </p> <p>Figure 5-16 Public demand for solar energy </p> <p>Proliferation of demonstration plants </p> <p>Table 5-25 Recent demonstration plants </p> <p>Ease of entry compared to other renewable energies </p> <p>Table 5-26 New construction costs as a function of location and energy source </p> <p>Continued need for premium pricing </p> <p>Figure 5-17 Relative declines in power generation by energy type </p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Competitive Profiles [selected from list] </b></p> <p>3M </p> <p>Abengoa <span class="xn-location">USA</span>/ Abengoa Spain </p> <p>ACCIONA Solar Power/ACCIONA Energia </p> <p>Alanod </p> <p>Albiasa Solar </p> <p>Ausra </p> <p>Beacon Solar </p> <p>Boeing </p> <p>Bright Source Energy </p> <p>Carrizo Energy </p> <p>Cristaleria Espanola </p> <p>Dow chemical </p> <p>DuPont </p> <p>Ener-T Global </p> <p>Epuron </p> <p>Eskom </p> <p>E-solar </p> <p>EuroTrough </p> <p>Flabeg </p> <p><span class="xn-person">Florida Power</span> and Light </p> <p>Grupo Enhol </p> <p>HelioDynamics </p> <p>Industrial Solar Technology Corp </p> <p>Inland Energy </p> <p>Naugatuck Glass </p> <p>Paneltec Corp </p> <p>Pilkington </p> <p>Radco Industries </p> <p>ReflecTech </p> <p>Samca </p> <p>SCHOTT Solar </p> <p>Sener Group </p> <p>Siemens </p> <p>Sinoy Mirror </p> <p>Sky Fuel </p> <p>SoquiMich </p> <p>Solar Millennium AG </p> <p>Solar Power Group </p> <p>Solel Solar Systems </p> <p>Solargenix Energy </p> <p>Sopogy </p> <p>Stirling Energy Systems </p> <p><b>Chapter 7 End Users </b></p> <p>Public End Users </p> <p>Utility Companies </p> <p>Table 7-1 US Utilities operating CSP </p> <p>Public perception of renewable energy </p> <p>Figure 7-1 Changes in public perception over time </p> <p>Perception of CSP vs. other renewable energy sources </p> <p>Trends in public perception </p> <p>Public willingness to pay premium pricing for renewable energy </p> <p>Figure 7-2 Distribution of premium price options and acceptance </p> <p>Industrial End Users </p> <p>Uses by industry </p> <p>Table 7-2 CSP Industrial Applications </p> <p>Motivation factors for industrial users </p> <p>Table 7-3 Leading motivators for industrial CSP use </p> <p>Implementation Trends of industrial users </p> <p>Table 7-4 Implementation Trends of Industrial CSP Applications </p> <p>Appendices </p> <p><b>List of Abbreviations </b></p> <p>Selected marketers contact information </p> <p>Selected Organizations, Research Institutes, and Universities- contact information </p> <p>Installed and Planned CSP Facilities </p> <p>Selected CSP Facilities: Profiles and contact information </p> <b>To order this report:<a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/ci01330/Renewable-energy.html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy" target="_blank">Renewable energy Industry</a>: </b><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769027/Concentrating-Solar-Power-(CSP).html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy" target="_blank">Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)</a> <p>More  </p> <a 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class="xn-location">NEW YORK</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Feb. 6, 2012</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: </p> <b><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769027/Concentrating-Solar-Power-(CSP).html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy" target="_blank">Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)</a></b> <p>http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769027/Concentrating-Solar-Power-CSP.html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy </p> <p>Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) slipped from an all-time high in production of 885 GWh in 2008 to 862 GWh in 2009. New capacity becoming operational in 2010 pushed production to 1121 GWh and an estimated 1475 GWh in 2011. The wholesale value from this technology, also known as Solar Thermal power, generated <span class="xn-money">$68 USD</span> million in 2008, <span class="xn-money">$102 million</span> in 2009, to <span class="xn-money">$362 million</span> in 2010. 2011 sales should top a half billion dollars at an estimated <span class="xn-money">$545 million</span>. </p> <p>The cost of the installed base of CSP at the end of 2011 is estimated at <span class="xn-money">$9.5 billion</span>. Of that roughly 93% of the installed base value is in parabolic trough technology. By 2015, that percentage is forecast to drop to 70% as power tower, also called central receiving station technology, becomes more common. The other two CSP technologies, linear Fresnel reflector and the Stirling engine/dish design are decidedly lacking although there are a few small projects going forward. </p> <p>The seemingly smooth upward curve of CSP productions hides some facts that will impinge future growth. At least 2,250 MW of planned CSP capacity was suddenly switched to PV due to the lower installation costs of PV, among other reasons. Also hidden by the high Spanish feed-in tariff is the somewhat low capacity of the plants in <span class="xn-location">Spain</span> due to less than ideal solar resources. Due to the global debt crisis, <span class="xn-location">Spain</span> had considered cutting its artificially high feed-in tariff, but to preserve investor confidence, has chosen to delay bringing some plants online and limiting the output of others.</p> <p>Thermal energy storage (TES) became a big topic in 2011 with demonstrations of 24 hour generation at a plant in <span class="xn-location">Spain</span> less than four months after startup. Seven to eight hours&#39; storage appears to be the norm for parabolic trough plants at a cost of roughly an additional 10-11 % of the plant cost but can yield capacity factors over 50%, a key to profitability. Power towers operating at higher temperatures can achieve 10- 15 hours storage at a slightly less cost penalty.</p> <p>New development and construction activities will intensify in 2012 in <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span>, and <span class="xn-location">China</span>. <span class="xn-location">China</span> has licensed technology from eSolar and plans to build 2 GW of combined CSP/biomass plants in the next decade. <span class="xn-location">India</span> too has created a 20 GW by 2020 solar wish list. <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> continues to study the technology and is building a world study center of power tower technology.</p> <p>As 2011 ends, the global capacity of utility-scale CSP will be right at 2 GW with approximately another 2500 to 3500 MW to be operational in 2012, depending on several factors. While some forecasters believe the US concentrating solar power capacity alone will reach 6 GW by 2015, SBI Energy analysis points to factors that suggest an installation rate that while consistent with the opportunities CSP represents, is more indicative of the current global economic and political realities. These factors include the events known as the Islamic Spring, the overall lingering economic doldrums, and current photovoltaic pricing wars as well as utility concerns regarding implementation of renewables on a large scale. While these concerns are not permanent, they will retard implementation of CSP for a few years.</p> <p>CSP Energy tends to be CSP installation has been directly linked to government interest in the technology. CSP Global Markets provides insight into the current and future utility scale electrical generation CSP markets at both the plant and component level, with particular attention to the solar field elements which represent over 50% of the plant&#39;s cost. For every major component, global market size is provided and forecast through 2020 based on the SBI <i>Energy&#39;s</i> evaluation of the factors affecting the market growth as a whole.</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Executive Summary </b></p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Background to CSP Markets </b></p> <p>Scope and Methodology of Report </p> <p>Market Definition and History </p> <p>General CSP Process Description for electricity generation </p> <p>Figure 2-1 CSP process schematic </p> <p>Market Categories </p> <p>Parabolic troughs </p> <p>Figure 2-2 Parabolic trough design </p> <p>Figure 2-3 Parabolic trough mirror/receiver detail </p> <p>Power Towers </p> <p>Figure 2-4 Power tower design </p> <p>Figure 2-5 Power tower mirror/receiver detail </p> <p>Dish/Engine Systems </p> <p>Figure 2-6 Dish/Engine design </p> <p>Figure 2-7 Dish/engine concentration system detail </p> <p>Linear Fresnel Reflectors </p> <p>Figure 2-8 Fresnel lens optics </p> <p>Figure 2-9 Linear Fresnel reflector detail </p> <p>Thermal Storage </p> <p>Figure 2-10 Thermal storage schematic detail </p> <p>Hybrid Plants </p> <p>Figure 2-11 Hybrid Plant Schematic </p> <p>Figure 2-12 Hybrid plant power source by hour of the day </p> <p>Concentrating Solar for Heat Generation </p> <p>Industrial uses of solar heat </p> <p>Figure 2-13 CSP -Solar Heat schematic </p> <p>Figure 2-14 CSP -Global Industrial use </p> <p>Residential uses of solar heat </p> <p>Figure 2-15 CSP -US Residential installations </p> <p>Comparison of Market Categories </p> <p>Table 2-1 Features of CSP Categories </p> <p>Table 2-2 Power Generation efficiency by CSP category </p> <p>CSP Market Factors </p> <p>Climatic Factors </p> <p>Table 2-3 Climatic factors vs. Solar Energy Process </p> <p>Figure 2-16 Geographic distribution of climatic factors </p> <p>Power Distribution Factors </p> <p>Table 2-4 Comparison of HVAC vs. HVDC </p> <p>Table 2-5 Power generation factors vs. distance to market </p> <p>Figure 2-17 Contribution to power grid by CSP category </p> <p>Cooling Process Factors </p> <p>Table 2-6 Cooling Options </p> <p>Figure 2-18 Water cooling schematic </p> <p>Figure 2-19 Dry cooling schematic </p> <p>The Renewable Power Industry </p> <p>Value of Electricity from Renewable Sources </p> <p>Public policies affect on Renewable Power Generation </p> <p>Policies to Promote Renewable Energy Sources </p> <p>Production Tax Credits </p> <p>Renewable Portfolio Standards </p> <p>Renewable Power Direct Marketing </p> <p>Renewable Feed-in-Tariff </p> <p>Fossil Fuel Emissions Caps </p> <p>Table 2-7 Pros and Cons of public policy use to promote renewable energy generation </p> <p>Table 2-8 International public policies </p> <p>Research investments in Renewable Energy </p> <p>Table 2-9 US government investment in Renewable Energy through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-10 Global public investment in Renewable Energy through 2010 </p> <p>Research Efforts in Solar Power </p> <p>Table 2-11 US government investment in Solar Power through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-12 US government investment in Solar Power currently allocated </p> <p>Table 2-13 Global public investment in Solar Power through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-14 Global public investment in Solar Power currently allocated </p> <p>Figure 2-20 Public Investments vs. Solar power delivered though 2010 </p> <p>Figure 2-21 Public Investments vs. Solar power projected 2011- 2020 </p> <p>Research Efforts in CSP </p> <p>Table 2-15 US government investment in CSP Technologies through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-16 US government investment in CSP Technologies currently allocated </p> <p>Table 2-17 Global public investment in CSP Technologies through 2010 </p> <p>Table 2-18 Global public investment in CSP Technologies currently allocated </p> <p>Figure 2-22 Public Investments vs. CSP power delivered though 2010 </p> <p>Figure 2-23 Public Investments vs. CSP power projected 2011- 2020 </p> <p>Renewable Energy Market Size and Growth </p> <p>Basis of Forecasts </p> <p>PV </p> <p>Figure 2-24 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-25 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-26 US ROI on PV Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-27 US PV Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-28 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-29 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-30 Global PV Market 2012-2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Geothermal power </p> <p>Figure 2-31 US Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-32 US Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-33 US ROI on Geothermal power Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-34 US Geothermal power Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-35 Global Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-36 Global Geothermal power Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-37 Global Geothermal power Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Biopower </p> <p>Figure 2-38 US Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-39 US Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-40 US ROI on Biopower Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-41 US Biopower Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-42 Global Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-43 Global Biopower Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-44 Global Biopower Market 2012, 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Photovoltaics </p> <p>Figure 2-45 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-46 US PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-47 US ROI on PV Investments 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 2-48 US PV Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-49 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-50 Global PV Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-51 Global PV Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Concentrating Solar Power </p> <p>Figure 2-52 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-53 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output </p> <p>Figure 2-54 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-55 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-56 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-57 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Nameplate MW Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-58 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Power Output, MW </p> <p>Figure 2-59 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-60 Global CSP Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-61 Global CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p>Concentrating Solar Process Heat </p> <p>Figure 2-62 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Installations and Capacity </p> <p>Figure 2-63 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Power Savings </p> <p>Figure 2-64 US CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-65 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-66 US CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-67 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Planned installations and capacity </p> <p>Figure 2-68 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Planned Power Savings </p> <p>Figure 2-69 Global CSP Market 2007 - 2011, Cost per Unit Installed </p> <p>Figure 2-70 Global CSP Market 2012 - 2016, Nameplate MW Planned </p> <p>Figure 2-71 Global CSP Market 2012, 2016, Cost per Unit Planned </p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Regional and National Markets </b></p> <p>CSP Global Market Initiative (CSP- GMI) </p> <p>Table 3-1 Goals of the CSP-GMI </p> <p>Figure 3-1 CSP-GMI Regions </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Middle East</span> --<span class="xn-location">North Africa</span> (MENA) </p> <p>MENA Regional issues </p> <p>Desertec Industrial Initiative </p> <p>Dii GmbH </p> <p>Table 3-2 Desertec Supporting Organizations </p> <p>Figure 3-2 Desertec claims regarding CSP potential </p> <p>Figure 3-3 Desertec vision of MENA power generation and distribution </p> <p>Figure 3-4 MENA Regions suitable for CSP vs. implementation issues </p> <p>Figure 3-5 MENA Regions suitable for CSP vs. market demand </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Southwest United States</span>-<span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> (USMEX) </p> <p>USMEX Regional issues </p> <p>Figure 3-6 USMEX Regions suitable for CSP vs. implementation issues </p> <p>USMEX Regional markets </p> <p>Figure 3-7 USMEX Regions suitable for CSP vs. market demand </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Southern Europe</span> (SoEur) </p> <p>SoEur Regional issues </p> <p>Figure 3-8 SoEur Regions suitable for CSP vs. implementation issues </p> <p>SoEur Regional markets </p> <p>Figure 3-9 SoEur Regions suitable for CSP vs. market demand </p> <p>National Markets </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Algeria</span> </p> <p>Algerian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-3 Algerian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Algerian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-4 Algerian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Algerian-specific issues </p> <p>Algerian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-10 Algerian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Australian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-5 Australian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Australian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-6 Australian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Australian-specific issues </p> <p>Australian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-11 Australian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Brazil</span> </p> <p>Brazilian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-7 Brazilian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Brazilian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-8 Brazilian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Brazilian-specific issues </p> <p>Brazilian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-12 Brazilian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-13 Chilean CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Chinese development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-9 Chinese development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Chinese installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-10 Chinese installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Chinese-specific issues </p> <p>Chinese CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-14 Chinese CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Egypt</span> </p> <p>Egyptian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-11 Egyptian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Egyptian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-12 Egyptian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Egyptian-specific issues </p> <p>Egyptian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-15 Egyptian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Greece</span> </p> <p>Grecian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-13 Grecian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Grecian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-14 Grecian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Grecian-specific issues </p> <p>Grecian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-16 Grecian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">India</span> </p> <p>Indian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-15 Indian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Indian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-16 Indian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Indian-specific issues </p> <p>Indian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-17 Indian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Iran</span> </p> <p>Iranian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-17 Iranian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Iranian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-18 Iranian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Iranian-specific issues </p> <p>Iranian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-18 Iranian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Israel</span> </p> <p>Israeli development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-19 Israeli development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Israeli installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-20 Israeli installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Israeli-specific issues </p> <p>Israeli CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-19 Israeli CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Italy</span> </p> <p>Italian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-21 Italian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Italian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-22 Italian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Italian-specific issues </p> <p>Italian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-20 Italian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Jordan</span> </p> <p>Jordanian development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-23 Jordanian development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Jordanian installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-24 Jordanian installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Jordanian-specific issues </p> <p>Jordanian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-21 Jordanian CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> </p> <p>Mexican development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-25 Mexican development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Mexican installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-26 Mexican installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Mexican-specific issues </p> <p>Mexican CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-22 Mexican CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Morocco</span> </p> <p>Moroccan development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-27 Moroccan development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Moroccan installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-28 Moroccan installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Moroccan-specific issues </p> <p>Moroccan CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-23 Moroccan CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">South Africa</span> </p> <p>South African development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-29 South African development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>South African installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-30 South African installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>South African-specific issues </p> <p>South African CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-24 South African CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Spain</span> </p> <p>Spanish development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-31 Spanish development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Spanish installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-32 Spanish installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Spanish-specific issues </p> <p>Spanish CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-25 Spanish CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">United States</span> </p> <p>US development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-33 US development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>US installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-34 US installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>US-specific issues </p> <p>US CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 3-26 US CSP market forecast 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>African Nation&#39;s Activities </p> <p>Other African national development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-35 Other African national development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Other African nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-36 Other African nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Other-African national specific issues </p> <p>Other National Activities </p> <p>Other national development activities to date </p> <p>Table 3-37 Other national development efforts through 2011 </p> <p>Other nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities </p> <p>Table 3-38 Other nation&#39;s installed and planned capacities through 2011 </p> <p>Other national specific issues </p> <p><b>Chapter 4 CSP Components: Description, Use, and Markets </b></p> <p>Basis of Forecasts </p> <p>Figure 4-1 Components as a percentage of plant costs </p> <p>Engineering, Construction, and Procurement Companies </p> <p>Table 4-1 ECP firms for installed and planned CSP facilities </p> <p>Figure 4-2 Market share by EPC firm </p> <p>High Tech Components </p> <p>Mirrors, Frames and Cleaning Systems </p> <p>Desired properties of CSP mirrors </p> <p>Mirrors: Glass, plastic film. or polished metal </p> <p>Table 4-2 Feature comparison between mirror materials </p> <p>Research in material choice </p> <p>Table 4-3 Global research in mirror materials </p> <p>Table 4-4 Research in CSP mirrors </p> <p>Installed and planned installations of mirrors </p> <p>Table 4-5 Installed mirrors by material options </p> <p>Table 4-6 Planned installations of mirrors by material options </p> <p>Mirrors Producers </p> <p>Table 4-7 Global mirror manufacturers, installed and planned </p> <p>Mirror Market and Forecasts </p> <p>Figure 4-3 US and Global CSP Mirror Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-4 US and Global CSP Mirror Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Figure 4-5 US and Global CSP Mirror Market: 2016 - 2020 </p> <p>Frame systems </p> <p>Table 4-8 Global CSP Frames manufacturers, installed and planned </p> <p>Figure 4-6 US and Global CSP Frames Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-7 US and Global CSP Frames Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Cleaning Systems </p> <p>Table 4-9 Cleaning system manufacturers, installed and planned </p> <p>Figure 4-8 US and Global CSP Cleaning System Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-9 US and Global CSP Cleaning System Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Receivers and Heat Flow Systems </p> <p>Receiver, receiver support and interconnections </p> <p>Desirable properties in receivers </p> <p>Table 4-10 Feature comparison between Receiver designs </p> <p>Research in Receiver Design </p> <p>Table 4-11 Research in receiver design and materials </p> <p>Installed and planned installations of mirrors </p> <p>Table 4-12 Installed receivers by design </p> <p>Table 4-13 Planned installations of receivers by design </p> <p>Current Receiver Producers </p> <p>Table 4-14 Manufacturers of receiver components </p> <p>Receiver Market and Forecasts </p> <p>Figure 4-10 US and Global CSP Receiver Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-11 US and Global CSP Receiver Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Collection, piping, valves and traps </p> <p>Issues unique to CSP </p> <p>Operating temperature range </p> <p>Environmental conditions </p> <p>Length of service </p> <p>Longevity of service </p> <p>Accessibility for preventative maintenance and performance issues </p> <p>Table 4-15 Collection and piping issues unique to CSP </p> <p>Companies with installed piping systems and experience </p> <p>Table 4-16 Companies with installed piping systems and experience </p> <p>Collection as a function of plant parameters </p> <p>Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) </p> <p>Desirable properties in HTF </p> <p>Table 4-17 Feature comparison between HTF systems </p> <p>Research in heat transfer fluids </p> <p>Table 4-18 Research in heat transfer fluids </p> <p>Installed and planned installations of HTF </p> <p>Table 4-19 Heat transfer fluids in installed CSP plants </p> <p>Table 4-20 Heat transfer fluids selected for planned CSP plants </p> <p>HTF Market and Forecast </p> <p>Figure 4-12 US and Global CSP HTF Market: 2007 - 2011 </p> <p>Figure 4-13 US and Global CSP HTF Market: 2012 - 2016 </p> <p>Established Components </p> <p>Steam Generation Plant </p> <p>Table 4-21 Unique CSP Steam Plant Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-14 US and Global CSP Steam Plant Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-15 US and Global CSP Steam Plant Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Cooling </p> <p>Table 4-22 Unique CSP Cooling Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-16 US and Global CSP Cooling Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-17 US and Global CSP Cooling Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Thermal Storage by Molten Salts </p> <p>Table 4-23 Unique CSP Thermal Storage Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-18 US and Global CSP Thermal Storage Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-19 US and Global CSP Thermal Storage Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Sun Tracking Systems </p> <p>Table 4-24 Unique CSP Sun Tracking Requirements/ Opportunities </p> <p>Figure 4-20 US and Global CSP Sun Tracking Installations </p> <p>Figure 4-21 US and Global CSP Sun Tracking Market Forecast 2012 - 2017 </p> <p>Materials of Construction </p> <p>Figure 4-22 Percentage of cost of CSP installations by material of construction </p> <p>Significant issues concerning materials of construction: availability, cost </p> <p>Steel </p> <p>Table 4-25 Steel usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-23 US and Global steel market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Copper </p> <p>Table 4-26 Copper usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-24 US and Global copper market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Brass </p> <p>Table 4-27 Brass usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-25 US and Global brass market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Aluminum </p> <p>Table 4-28 Aluminum usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-26 US and Global aluminum market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Concrete </p> <p>Table 4-29 Concrete usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-27 US and Global concrete market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Molten Salts </p> <p>Table 4-30 Molten salts usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-28 US and Global molten salts market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p>Silica </p> <p>Table 4-31 Silica usage in CSP </p> <p>Figure 4-29 US and Global silica market forecast in CSP, 2012 -2016 </p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Market Promotion, Distribution, and Trends </b></p> <p>Promotion of CSP Market </p> <p>General environmental movement </p> <p>Figure 5-1 Growth in public demand for renewable energy sourcing </p> <p>Desire for energy independence </p> <p>Table 5-1 History of energy independence efforts in the US </p> <p>Fear of lack of access to oil </p> <p>Table 5-2 Relationship between the &#34;Islamic Spring&#34; uprisings, oil resources, and CSP investments </p> <p>Fear of nuclear power </p> <p>Table 5-3 Shifts in perception of nuclear power after 2010 Japanese tsunami </p> <p>Electrical Distribution by Region </p> <p>Figure 5-2 Schematic of generic electric grid </p> <p><span class="xn-location">North America</span> </p> <p>US electric grid </p> <p>Table 5-4 Role of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), </p> <p>Figure 5-3 Major distribution lines of continental US electric grid </p> <p>Electricity generation in <span class="xn-location">Hawaii</span> and <span class="xn-location">Alaska</span> </p> <p>Figure 5-4 Major distribution lines of Hawaiian and Alaskan electric grids </p> <p>Table 5-5 Role of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), </p> <p>Table 5-6 Upgrades to US electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Canadian electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-5 Major distribution lines of Canadian electric grid </p> <p>Mexican and Central American electric grid </p> <p>Table 5-7 Status of Mexican and Central American electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-6 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Central America</span> </p> <p>Table 5-8 Upgrades to Central American electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">South America</span> </p> <p>Table 5-9 Status of <span class="xn-location">South America</span>&#39;s electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-7 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">South America</span> </p> <p>Table 5-10 Upgrades to South American electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and <span class="xn-location">Russia</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> </p> <p>Table 5-11 Status of European electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-8 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> </p> <p>Table 5-12 Upgrades to European electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Russia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-13 Status of Russian electric grid </p> <p>Figure 5-9 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Russia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-14 Upgrades to Russian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Asia</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span>, and <span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-15 Status of <span class="xn-location">Asia</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-10 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-16 Upgrades to Asian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">India</span> </p> <p>Table 5-17 Status of <span class="xn-location">India</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-11 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">India</span> </p> <p>Table 5-18 Upgrades to Indian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Table 5-19 Status of <span class="xn-location">China</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-12 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">China</span> </p> <p>Table 5-20 Upgrades to Chinese electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-21 Status of <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-13 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> </p> <p>Table 5-22 Upgrades to Australian electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p><span class="xn-location">Africa</span> </p> <p>Electrical Distribution within <span class="xn-location">Africa</span> </p> <p>Table 5-23 Status of <span class="xn-location">Africa</span>&#39;s electric grids </p> <p>Figure 5-14 Major distribution lines within <span class="xn-location">Africa</span> </p> <p>Table 5-24 Upgrades to African electric grid to handle full CSP production by 2030 </p> <p>CSP Market Trends </p> <p>Investment Climate </p> <p>Figure 5-15 Investments over time and world events </p> <p>Public opinion </p> <p>Figure 5-16 Public demand for solar energy </p> <p>Proliferation of demonstration plants </p> <p>Table 5-25 Recent demonstration plants </p> <p>Ease of entry compared to other renewable energies </p> <p>Table 5-26 New construction costs as a function of location and energy source </p> <p>Continued need for premium pricing </p> <p>Figure 5-17 Relative declines in power generation by energy type </p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Competitive Profiles [selected from list] </b></p> <p>3M </p> <p>Abengoa <span class="xn-location">USA</span>/ Abengoa Spain </p> <p>ACCIONA Solar Power/ACCIONA Energia </p> <p>Alanod </p> <p>Albiasa Solar </p> <p>Ausra </p> <p>Beacon Solar </p> <p>Boeing </p> <p>Bright Source Energy </p> <p>Carrizo Energy </p> <p>Cristaleria Espanola </p> <p>Dow chemical </p> <p>DuPont </p> <p>Ener-T Global </p> <p>Epuron </p> <p>Eskom </p> <p>E-solar </p> <p>EuroTrough </p> <p>Flabeg </p> <p><span class="xn-person">Florida Power</span> and Light </p> <p>Grupo Enhol </p> <p>HelioDynamics </p> <p>Industrial Solar Technology Corp </p> <p>Inland Energy </p> <p>Naugatuck Glass </p> <p>Paneltec Corp </p> <p>Pilkington </p> <p>Radco Industries </p> <p>ReflecTech </p> <p>Samca </p> <p>SCHOTT Solar </p> <p>Sener Group </p> <p>Siemens </p> <p>Sinoy Mirror </p> <p>Sky Fuel </p> <p>SoquiMich </p> <p>Solar Millennium AG </p> <p>Solar Power Group </p> <p>Solel Solar Systems </p> <p>Solargenix Energy </p> <p>Sopogy </p> <p>Stirling Energy Systems </p> <p><b>Chapter 7 End Users </b></p> <p>Public End Users </p> <p>Utility Companies </p> <p>Table 7-1 US Utilities operating CSP </p> <p>Public perception of renewable energy </p> <p>Figure 7-1 Changes in public perception over time </p> <p>Perception of CSP vs. other renewable energy sources </p> <p>Trends in public perception </p> <p>Public willingness to pay premium pricing for renewable energy </p> <p>Figure 7-2 Distribution of premium price options and acceptance </p> <p>Industrial End Users </p> <p>Uses by industry </p> <p>Table 7-2 CSP Industrial Applications </p> <p>Motivation factors for industrial users </p> <p>Table 7-3 Leading motivators for industrial CSP use </p> <p>Implementation Trends of industrial users </p> <p>Table 7-4 Implementation Trends of Industrial CSP Applications </p> <p>Appendices </p> <p><b>List of Abbreviations </b></p> <p>Selected marketers contact information </p> <p>Selected Organizations, Research Institutes, and Universities- contact information </p> <p>Installed and Planned CSP Facilities </p> <p>Selected CSP Facilities: Profiles and contact information </p> <b>To order this report:<a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/ci01330/Renewable-energy.html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy" target="_blank">Renewable energy Industry</a>: </b><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769027/Concentrating-Solar-Power-(CSP).html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy" target="_blank">Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)</a> <p>More  </p> <a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/" target="_blank">Market Research Report</a> <p>Check our  </p> <a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/news/" target="_blank">Industry Analysis and Insights</a> <p>CONTACT<br/>Nicolas Bombourg<br/>Reportlinker<br/>Email: <a href="mailto:nbo@reportlinker.com" target="_blank">nbo@reportlinker.com</a><br/>US: (805)652-2626<br/>Intl: +1 805-652-2626</p> <p>SOURCE Reportlinker</p> </div> <img alt="" src="http://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=SP47885&amp;Transmission_Id=201202060414PR_NEWS_USPR_____SP47885&amp;DateId=20120206" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"/> A New Resource for Hydraulic Fracturing Information http://www.einpresswire.com/article/673252-a-new-resource-for-hydraulic-fracturing-information http://www.einpresswire.com/article/673252-a-new-resource-for-hydraulic-fracturing-information Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:25:00 +0000 <div class="xn-newslines"> <h1 class="xn-hedline">A New Resource for Hydraulic Fracturing Information</h1> <p class="xn-distributor">PR Newswire</p> </div> <div class="xn-content"> <p><span class="xn-location">LIVONIA, Mich.</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 30, 2012</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Foley, Baron &amp; Metzger, PLLC, a <span class="xn-location">Detroit</span>-area law firm, has launched a new resource page at <a href="http://www.fbmlaw.com/blog" target="_blank">www.fbmlaw.com/blog</a> in response to mounting claims and lawsuits from incidents related to hydraulic fracturing.</p> <p>Hydraulic fracturing, often called fracking, is a method of drilling for natural gas reserves, oil and geothermal energy in deep shale formations.</p> <p><span class="xn-person">Richard Baron</span>, the environmental practice group leader at Foley, Baron &amp; Metzger, said, &#34;Fracking presents unique challenges to all stakeholders involved in this process.&#34;  </p> <p>Industry professionals, including representatives of insurance companies, oil and gas companies, and environmental science and environmental protection organizations, are facing unique challenges in this emerging area of resource recovery. </p> <p>Baron was recently invited to speak before a large multi-state audience of insurance professionals about hydraulic fracturing issues. After seeing the need from this industry, the web resource was created.</p> <p>Baron said his firm wants to establish a resource that makes it easier for professionals to navigate the complexities that surround the topic. This includes the circumstances that arise from fracking-related events such as a surface spill caused by a natural disaster or pollution from the negligent release of hazardous waste materials.</p> <p>The dedicated web resource includes both primary and secondary source materials to help evaluate issues ranging from federal and state laws and regulations to allegations of environmental contamination by fracking processes. </p> <p>Foley, Baron &amp; Metzger, PLLC, located in <span class="xn-location">Livonia, Michigan</span>, is a broad-service law firm providing a wide range of legal services, with a strong environmental practice including, environmental litigation, environmental site assessments and compliance audits, Clean Water Act, mold issues, CERCLA, RCRA and NREPA issues. For more information on FBM, visit <a href="http://www.fbmlaw.com/" target="_blank">www.fbmlaw.com</a>, or to access their new Hydraulic Fracturing Resource Page, visit <a href="http://www.fbmlaw.com/blog" target="_blank">www.fbmlaw.com/blog</a>. </p> <p>Contact:</p> <p><span class="xn-person">Richard Baron</span><br/><a href="mailto:rbaron@fbmlaw.com">rbaron@fbmlaw.com</a><br/>Foley, Baron &amp; Metzger, PLLC<br/>38777 Six Mile Road, Suite 300<br/><span class="xn-location">Livonia, MI</span> 48152</p> <p>This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases <a href="http://www.ereleases.com/" target="_blank">Press Release Distribution</a> at <a href="http://www.ereleases.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ereleases.com</a>.</p> <p /> <p>SOURCE Foley, Baron &amp; Metzger, PLLC</p> </div> <img alt="" src="http://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH43169&amp;Transmission_Id=201201300825PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH43169&amp;DateId=20120130" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"/> Pennsylvania Elk Country Visitor Center Honored for Energy Conservation Achievement http://www.einpresswire.com/article/669834-pennsylvania-elk-country-visitor-center-honored-for-energy-conservation-achievement http://www.einpresswire.com/article/669834-pennsylvania-elk-country-visitor-center-honored-for-energy-conservation-achievement Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:55 +0000 <div class="xn-newslines"> <h1 class="xn-hedline">Pennsylvania Elk Country Visitor Center Honored for Energy Conservation Achievement</h1> <p class="xn-distributor">PR Newswire</p> </div> <div class="xn-content"> <p /> <p /> <p><span class="xn-location">HARRISBURG, Pa.</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 25, 2012</span> /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania&#39;s widely acclaimed Elk Country Visitor Center has earned independent honors for energy efficiency and environmental design, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary <span class="xn-person">Richard Allan</span> announced today. </p> <p>&#34;We are proud to learn yet another major DCNR Pennsylvania Wilds project has been awarded Gold LEED status by the U.S. Green Building Council,&#34; Allan said. &#34;Similar recognition recently was extended to the new Nature Inn at <span class="xn-location">Bald Eagle</span> in <span class="xn-location">Centre County</span> and the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center in <span class="xn-location">Lycoming County</span>.&#34;</p> <p>LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized mark of design, construction and maintenance excellence that seeks to ensure buildings reflect the highest environmental and energy efficiency. Offered at four levels for new construction -- Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum -- the ratings gauge water and energy use, materials, and other design criteria. </p> <p>&#34;We recognize the effort that went into the design and construction of these three buildings, and the LEED honors they received can only broaden a visitor&#39;s experience,&#34; Allan said. </p> <p>&#34;The accent here is on learning,&#34; Allan said. &#34;When the ever-increasing Elk Country Visitor Center crowds learn to &#39;Bugle like an <span class="xn-location">Elk</span>&#39; or wander the new &#39;Discovery Room&#39; exhibits, we&#39;re also hoping to introduce them to the center&#39;s unique rainwater collection or geothermal heating and cooling systems. </p> <p>&#34;Guests at the Nature Inn are being introduced to modern accommodations and an up-close experience with nature, but they also may be using solar-heated shower and laundry water for the first time. Meanwhile, visitors at the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center will learn how &#39;green&#39; roofs help minimize storm runoff and reduce heating and cooling costs.&#34;</p> <p>Beyond reduced waste and increased energy and water conservation, lower building operating costs justify efforts to attain LEED certification, Allan said. </p> <p>&#34;The Nature Inn was designed to be 26 percent more efficient than an average building built to meet code, and electric bills the past year show the building actually is using 29 percent less energy than the baseline case,&#34; Allan said. &#34;That&#39;s an estimated annual energy savings of about <span class="xn-money">$5,400</span>.&#34;</p> <p>The Elk Country Visitor Center opened in <span class="xn-chron">September 2010</span> on 245 acres of DCNR land in Benezette, <span class="xn-location">Elk County</span>. It offers a four-dimensional story theater, permitting visitors to see and feel storms and other natural events; interactive interpretive exhibits; wildlife trails and viewing areas; wagon rides; year-round restrooms; and parking for cars, RVs and buses.</p> <p>State funds totaling <span class="xn-money">$6 million</span> were earmarked for center construction with another <span class="xn-money">$6 million</span> coming from private donations. In 2009, DCNR partnered with the nonprofit Keystone Elk Country Alliance, a <span class="xn-location">Pennsylvania</span>-based wildlife conservation organization, to manage the center under a concessionaire management agreement with DCNR. The alliance receives no state funding to operate the center. Its mission is to conserve and enhance <span class="xn-location">Pennsylvania</span>&#39;s elk country for future generations, and educate the public about conservation and resource stewardship.</p> <p>The center&#39;s LEED features include: rainwater collection and reuse systems; night sky-friendly light fixtures; use of locally available materials and certified wood from responsibly harvested timber; and geothermal heating and cooling systems.</p> <p>The Nature Inn at <span class="xn-location">Bald Eagle</span>, the first facility of its type in <span class="xn-location">Pennsylvania</span>&#39;s nationally recognized state park system, opened in <span class="xn-chron">September 2010</span>, offering visitors modern accommodations and an up-close experience with nature. As a southern entrance point to the 12-county Pennsylvania Wilds, the 16-room inn affords visitors comfortable accommodations, wildlife watching and many other outdoor activities.</p> <p>The inn&#39;s LEED energy-saving and conservation features include: a high-efficiency geothermal heating and cooling system; solar collectors to heat water for showers and laundry; rain barrels and large cisterns to collect and store rainwater for flushing toilets; low-water consumption; widespread use of <span class="xn-location">Pennsylvania</span> hardwoods from certified forests; and direct access to hiking and biking trails. </p> <p>The Tiadaghton State Forest District Resource Management Center in <span class="xn-location">Waterville</span> supports the district&#39;s staffing and operational needs. It houses foresters, rangers and other employees, and serves as a year-round welcome center and restroom facility for state forest visitors. The building also serves as a portal to the Pine Creek Valley and the Pennsylvania Wilds regions.</p> <p>LEED features include a vegetation-covered roof; bike trail; native landscaping species; reduction of paved parking spaces; storm-water retention; roof water collection and re-use; high performance insulation; sun shades and light shelves; energy efficient lighting; and geothermal heating and cooling. </p> <p>For more information on the Elk Country Visitor Center, visit <a href="http://www.elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/" target="_blank">www.ElkCountryVisitorCenter.com</a>. Details on the Nature Inn at <span class="xn-location">Bald Eagle</span> can be found at <a href="http://natureinnatbaldeagle.com/" target="_blank">http://natureinnatbaldeagle.com/</a>. For information on Tiadaghton State Forest, visit <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/" target="_blank">www.dcnr.state.pa.us</a> (click on &#34;Find a Forest&#34;).</p> <p><b>Media contact</b>: <span class="xn-person">Terry Brady</span>, 717-772-9101</p> <p>SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources</p> </div> <img alt="" src="http://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=DC41737&amp;Transmission_Id=201201251158PR_NEWS_USPR_____DC41737&amp;DateId=20120125" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"/> European Utilities Insight 2012 http://www.einpresswire.com/article/666718-european-utilities-insight-2012 http://www.einpresswire.com/article/666718-european-utilities-insight-2012 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:46:36 +0000 <div class="xn-newslines"> <h1 class="xn-hedline">European Utilities Insight 2012</h1> <p class="xn-distributor">PR Newswire</p> </div> <div class="xn-content"> <p><span class="xn-location">NEW YORK</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 23, 2012</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:</p> <p><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0762942/European-Utilities-Insight-2012.html">European Utilities Insight 2012</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0762942/European-Utilities-Insight-2012.html">http://www.reportlinker.com/p0762942/European-Utilities-Insight-2012.html#utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=Renewable_energy</a></p> <p>A number of key developments in the European energy landscape will affect utilities in 2012. Utilities will need to proactively adjust for the impact of poor economic conditions, and adapt to tougher rules on decarbonization, energy efficiency, and consumer protection.Using expert analysis of regulation and policy changes set to shape 2012 you will be able to mitigate risk and plan your strategy accordingly.By assessing the impact of renewables funding and the impact on the management of energy grids, you will be able to spot investment opportunities.With insight on the strategies key European players are adopting, you will have the market intelligence to maneuver and outperform in 2012 and beyond.Looking at the key aspects shaping the retail and consumer markets 2012 you will be able to develop robust acquisition and retention strategies.With insight into how key developments in the European energy utility landscape will affect your business in 2012, you will be able to proactively adjust for the impact of the recession on end-user energy demand. This key market trends report looks at what the major opportunities will be in 2012 to help you plan your strategy to profit from them.Provides a comprehensive view of trends emerging in the European market to help with business and strategy planning.Analyzes the impact of the region&#39;s key developments and what strategies companies should adopt as a consequence.</p> <p>OVERVIEW</p> <p>•Introduction</p> <p>•Methodology</p> <p>REGULATION AND POLICY</p> <p>•Energy regulation and policy landscape in <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p>- Concrete legislative steps will follow the EU&#39;s energy strategy 2020 proposals</p> <p>- The potential impact of the EU energy strategy 2020 on utilities</p> <p>- Renewable energy support mechanisms</p> <p>- Regulatory policies</p> <p>- Fiscal incentives</p> <p>- Public financing</p> <p>- Renewable energy 2020 targets versus achievements</p> <p>•Current scenario: changing regulatory and policy landscape</p> <p>- Evolving offshore wind power policy</p> <p>- Some key markets will see a reduction in feed-in tariffs for solar photovoltaics</p> <p>- Country-level actions</p> <p>- Developing the EU energy infrastructure priorities for 2020</p> <p>- Priority corridors for electricity, gas, and oil</p> <p>- Preparing the longer-term networks</p> <p>•Developing the post-2020 regulatory framework</p> <p>- European energy strategy for the next decade will take into account longer term objectives, in the form of the Energy Roadmap 2050</p> <p>•Author&#39;s view</p> <p>- Summary of regulation and policy trends in 2012</p> <p>- Emerging solar PV markets in <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> need strong policy certainty to gain investor confidence</p> <p>- A strong and clear offshore wind power policy will benefit wind farm developers</p> <p>- EU&#39;s energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 are a boon for network operators</p> <p>- The EU&#39;s Energy Roadmap 2050 will present unique opportunities and challenges</p> <p>COMPANIES AND MARKETS</p> <p>•2012 strategies for key European utilities </p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: E.ON</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: GDF Suez</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: EDF</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Enel</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Endesa</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Centrica</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Iberdrola</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: SSE</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: RWE</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Vattenfall</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Gazprom</p> <p>- Assessment of European utility strategies for 2012: Dong</p> <p>•2012 European utility investment trends</p> <p>- Trends in renewable and cleantech investment</p> <p>- Projections for investment in power generation assets</p> <p>•Pricing outlook and drivers for European energy markets in 2012</p> <p>- The carbon market is oversupplied with EU Emission Allowances, and this will continue through 2012 and beyond</p> <p>- European gas and power prices should ease in 2012</p> <p>•Author&#39;s view</p> <p>- In 2012, European utilities will need to protect core strengths and look for growth opportunities outside a beleaguered <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p>- A splintering of the eurozone would pose major challenges for European utilities</p> <p>- Summary of companies and markets trends in 2012</p> <p>GENERATION AND NETWORKS</p> <p>•Power generation economics</p> <p>- Over the coming decade levelized cost comparisons suggest that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role, and offshore wind and solar costs are expected to fall</p> <p>- Declining rates of growth in European clean tech investment are expected, hindered by uncertain and slow-paced government support</p> <p>•Power generation market trends</p> <p>- <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> faces tough additional capacity decisions in changing market conditions, and <span class="xn-location">Germany</span>&#39;s exit from nuclear and transition to renewables will be a showcase to the world</p> <p>- Coal will decline in <span class="xn-location">Western Europe</span>, but energy security needs and co-firing will ensure that unabated coal does not completely die out</p> <p>- CCS is the lifeline for coal and will face continued obstacles to its development through 2012, but the EU NER300 Scheme will provide an added boost</p> <p>- Gas is the fuel of choice for power generators, and European shale gas exploration activity will increase in 2012</p> <p>- Nuclear is not dead post Fukushima: there will be added emphasis on safety, which will only add to rising costs</p> <p>- Solar is fast approaching grid parity and concentrated solar power will see strong growth too, but is limited by European sunlight levels </p> <p>- If it was not for cost, the future for wind would be entirely offshore; as costs decrease offshore wind will become increasingly attractive</p> <p>- The biomass industry is poised for growth</p> <p>- Wave and tidal power is fast becoming ready for mass commercialization</p> <p>- Hydroelectric power, especially pumped storage in Nordic and Alpine regions, promises the most growth to accompany intermittent renewables on the grid </p> <p>- Geothermal energy is limited in <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>: Enhanced Geothermal Systems will dominate </p> <p>- Microgeneration is set to grow but rests heavily upon feed-in tariffs, which are being cut across <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p>•Power generation networks</p> <p>- Preparation activity for the smart grid will increase in 2012, as it is expected to be fully enabled by 2025 across <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p>•Author&#39;s view</p> <p>- Summary of generation and networks trends in 2012</p> <p>CONSUMER AND RETAIL</p> <p>•Retail and consumer trends for utilities in 2012</p> <p>- Macroeconomics will heavily determine customer and supplier behavior for much of 2012</p> <p>- Heightened customer credit risk requires stricter levels of governance and transparency</p> <p>•Legislation and regulation will shape the retail market landscape</p> <p>- UK Retail Market Review</p> <p>- UK Green Deal</p> <p>- UK Renewable Heat Incentive</p> <p>- The UK&#39;s Carbon Emissions Reduction Target, Community Energy Saving Programme, and Energy Company Obligation</p> <p>- EC Energy Efficiency Plan 2011</p> <p>- EC Energy Efficiency Directive 2012</p> <p>- For the energy supply sector: </p> <p>- Other European Energy Efficiency Legislation</p> <p>- The trend for 2012 is clear: energy suppliers will have to play by even tougher market rules</p> <p>•Residential energy sector</p> <p>- Rising retail prices will increase consumers&#39; frustration with their suppliers and politicians</p> <p>- In the face of continuing price rises consumers avoid switching rather than making use of it</p> <p>- Consumers mistrust energy markets to the extent that they are not interested in participating</p> <p>- Utilities are looking for value-added services to aid customer retention and brand building</p> <p>- Energy retailers&#39; product portfolios will need to cater for different levels of risk appetite</p> <p>- Suppliers will experiment with alternative marketing channels to improve their image</p> <p>- Suppliers will be trying out new and more sophisticated segmentation strategies</p> <p>- Utilities will look at all possibilities to reduce cost-to-serve</p> <p>- Retailers increasingly value dual fuel and online billing for improving operational efficiency</p> <p>- Smart metering will gradually become the norm for many consumers over 2012</p> <p>- Direct debit and online banking reduce cost-to-serve, but customer apathy prevails</p> <p>- Energy efficiency measure installations are taking off across <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p>•Industrial and commercial energy sector</p> <p>- Third-party intermediaries are being squeezed as suppliers aim to regain control of customers</p> <p>- Business customers require help with energy prices and effective communication channels</p> <p>- 2012 could become a key year for energy services if suppliers can overcome cost concerns</p> <p>- Awareness of green tariffs across <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> is high but uptake rates remain low </p> <p>- The energy services outlook for 2012 is positive if customers are targeted with suitable offers</p> <p>•Author&#39;s view</p> <p>- Summary of consumer and retail trends in 2012</p> <p>CONCLUSION</p> <p>•Tougher markets and tougher rules will put the squeeze on European utilities in 2012</p> <p>APPENDIX</p> <p>•Disclaimer</p> <p><b>TABLES</b></p> <p>•Table: FiT price determination mechanisms</p> <p>•Table: <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> renewable energy supporting regulatory policies, 2011</p> <p>•Table: <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> renewable energy supporting incentives and public financing policies, 2011</p> <p>•Table: Planned gas network corridors for 2020</p> <p>•Table: Fossil fuel emission levels (£/billion British thermal units of energy input), 1998</p> <p>•Table: Predicted UK and EU offshore wind capacity (GW), 2011</p> <p>•Table: Current offshore wind capacity and capacity under construction (MW), 2011</p> <p>•Table: Interconnections for first phase of European supergrid (GW), 2011</p> <p>•Table: The most and least effective marketing channels in <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p><b>FIGURES</b></p> <p>•Figure: The EU energy strategy 2020</p> <p>•Figure: EU renewable energy support mechanism</p> <p>•Figure: Renewable energy&#39;s share of EU 27&#39;s final energy consumption in 2009 versus 2020 targets</p> <p>•Figure: EU offshore wind power installed capacity (MW), 2000–10 </p> <p>•Figure: EU energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond</p> <p>•Figure: Proportion of total power generation projects currently under construction, by European region</p> <p>•Figure: Proportion of projects currently under construction in <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>, by type</p> <p>•Figure: EU carbon emission reduction prices</p> <p>•Figure: UK National Balancing Point wholesale gas: average month-ahead prices</p> <p>•Figure: UK National Balancing Point wholesale gas: average seasonal 2012 delivery prices</p> <p>•Figure: UK baseload power wholesale prices: seasonal forward contracts for 2012</p> <p>•Figure: UK wholesale baseload power: average month-ahead prices</p> <p>•Figure: Major energy utilities operational in the eurozone countries</p> <p>•Figure: Comparative levelized costs of renewable power generation in the UK (£/MWh), 2011</p> <p>•Figure: Comparative cost of renewable power generation in the UK (£/MWh), 2017f </p> <p>•Figure: Comparative levelized cost of electricity in the UK (£/MWh) 2010–2023f</p> <p>•Figure: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Europe Electricity Generation (billion kWh), 2010–20f</p> <p>•Figure: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Europe Capacity (GW), 2010–18f</p> <p>•Figure: Nuclear capacity growth forecast (GW), 2010–2020f</p> <p>•Figure: Projected renewable power generation capacity in the EU (GW), 2009 and 2020f </p> <p>•Figure: Projected total wind power capacity onshore and offshore (GW), 2005–2020f</p> <p>•Figure: Calculated average annual growth for capacity of biomass electricity, all biomass input categories (percentage per year), 2005–20f</p> <p>•Figure: Projected tidal, wave, and ocean energy electric capacity (MW), 2005–20f</p> <p>•Figure: Schematic for smart grid, 2011</p> <p>•Figure: Global next generation smart grid technology market value ($bn), 2010–20f</p> <p>•Figure: EU27: total electricity spending 2010 (€bn)</p> <p>•Figure: EU27: total gas spending 2010 (€bn)</p> <p>•Figure: European power demand forecast (TWh), 2011–20f </p> <p>•Figure: Absolute inflation (%), by country, 2000–16f </p> <p>•Figure: UK consumer income remains squeezed </p> <p>•Figure: UK consumers will have little room to maneuver financially</p> <p>•Figure: Domestic retail energy prices in the EU27 including all taxes 2011 (€/kWh)</p> <p>•Figure: Annual switching rates in European domestic retail markets 2011 (%)</p> <p>•Figure: <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>: market positioning of major energy retail companies, 2009</p> <p>•Figure: European utilities&#39; product offerings, by product type</p> <p>•Figure: Marketing channels, by group</p> <p>•Figure: Customer segmentation strategies for utilities</p> <p>•Figure: Aggregated total cost-to-serve of the UK energy retail market</p> <p>•Figure: Clearly there is a tension between cost-to-serve and service levels, but not in all cases</p> <p>•Figure: Typical estimated average cost-to-serve by billing functionality (£/customer)</p> <p>•Figure: Average billing frequency for electricity in <span class="xn-location">Europe</span></p> <p>•Figure: Cumulative investment in residential energy efficiency by type for EU27 (£bn), 2010–30f </p> <p>•Figure: Expected annual investment in residential energy efficiency across the EU27 (£bn), 2010–30f </p> <p>•Figure: European utilities&#39; online energy efficiency offerings, 2010</p> <p>•Figure: Commercial retail gas prices in the EU27 excluding VAT 2011 (€/kWh)</p> <p>•Figure: Commercial retail electricity prices in the EU27 excluding VAT 2011 (€/kWh)</p> <p>•Figure: UK real gross domestic product (£m) compared to changes in the percentage of intermediated contracts for business-to-business power, 2005–10</p> <p>•Figure: Business customers&#39; energy priorities in the near future (excluding &#34;do not know&#34; responses)</p> <p>•Figure: H ave you or your company engaged in advice, monitoring, planning, buying, or implementing any energy efficiency or carbon reduction measures and technology?</p> <p>•Figure: I n the next three years what activities do you and your business anticipate engaging in?</p> <p>•Figure: MEUs: a re there any services that you would like your energy supplier to offer you?</p> <p>•Figure: SMEs: are there any services that you would like your energy supplier to offer you?</p> <p><b>Companies mentioned </b></p> <p>ALSTOM, Aquamarine Power, <span class="xn-person">AREVA SA</span>, CMS Energy Corporation, Deutsche Post DHL, Deutsche Telekom AG, EDF Energy plc, Electrabel, Electricity Supply Board, European Investment Bank, Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica SA, General Mills, Inc., Hutchison 3G UK Limited, J Sainsbury plc, KfW Bankengruppe, Metcash Limited, Nectar, OAO Gazprom, PPL Corporation, Renault SA, <span class="xn-person">Royal Dutch Shell</span> plc, Royal KPN N.V., RWE npower, Schindler Holding Ltd., Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, SPE, Telstra Corporation Limited, Unit 4 N.V., Uralsvyazinform OJSC, Vattenfall, Voith GmbH, WPP Group plc</p> <p><b>To order this report:</b></p> <p><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/ci01330/Renewable-energy.html"><b>Renewable energy Industry</b></a><b>: </b><a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/p0762942/European-Utilities-Insight-2012.html"><b>European Utilities Insight 2012</b></a></p> <p>More  <a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/">Market Research Report</a></p> <p>Check our  <a href="http://www.reportlinker.com/news/">Industry Analysis and Insights</a></p> <p>CONTACT: <br/>Nicolas Bombourg<br/>Reportlinker<br/>Email: <a href="mailto:nbo@reportlinker.com">nbo@reportlinker.com</a><br/>US: (805)652-2626<br/>Intl: +1 805-652-2626</p> <p>SOURCE Reportlinker</p> </div> <img alt="" src="http://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=SP39788&amp;Transmission_Id=201201231246PR_NEWS_USPR_____SP39788&amp;DateId=20120123" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"/>