13:26 | 13.04.2010
Research and Markets: Analyzing Renewable Energy Industry in Scotland
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/42687f/analyzing_renewabl)
has announced the addition of the “Analyzing
Renewable Energy Industry in Scotland” report to their offering.
The development of renewable energy in Scotland has come forward in
technical, economic, and political terms during the opening years of the
21st century. The natural resource base for renewables is exceptional by
European, and even global standards. In addition to an existing
installed capacity of 1.3 Gigawatts (GW) of hydro-electric schemes,
Scotland has an estimated potential of 36.5 GW of wind and 7.5 GW of
tidal power, 25% of the estimated total capacity for the European Union
and up to 14 GW of wave power potential, 10% of EU capacity. The
renewable electricity generating capacity may be 60 GW or more,
considerably greater than the existing capacity from all Scottish fuel
sources of 10.3 GW.
Much of this potentiality remains unexploited, but continuing
improvements in engineering are sanctioning more of the renewable
resources to be utilised. Fears regarding “peak oil” and climate change
have driven the subject high up the political agenda and are also
boosting the use of various biofuels. Although the funds of many
projects remain either risky or contingent on subsidies, it is probable
that there has been a significant, and in all probability long-term
change, in the underpinning economics.
Besides the planned increases in both mass generating capacity and
microsystems using renewable sources, various related schemes to reduce
carbon emissions are being researched. While there is substantial
support from the public, private and community-led sectors, concerns
about the effect of the technologies on the natural environment have
been expressed. There is also an emerging political debate about the
relationship between the siting, and the ownership and control of these
widely distributed resources.
Aruvian’s Research presents a focus on the Renewable Energy Industry in
Scotland in its report Analyzing Renewable Energy in Scotland. The
report is a complete analysis of the various sectors of renewable energy
in Scotland. Starting with an analysis of the energy issues facing
Scotland and the overall renewable energy industry in Scotland, the
report analyzes the following renewable commodities: small hydro power,
biomass, wind energy, tidal and wave energy, nuclear power, and wind
energy. Scotland’s environment for the development of renewable energy
is also discussed in details in the report. Regulatory frameworks,
government schemes promoting the use of renewable energy, etc., are all
described in the report.
Major industry players such as Scottish and Southern Energy, Ecotricity,
Airtricity, etc., are also profiled in the Aruvian’s Analyzing Renewable
Energy in Scotland.
Key Topics Covered:
A. Executive Summary
B. Brief Profile of the Global Wind Power Industry
C. Looking at Global Policies
D. Analyzing New Zealands Wind Energy Industry
E. Analyzing New Zealands Electricity Supply
F. Changing Regulatory Framework in New Zealand
G. Analysis of Wind Turbine Generation Technology in New Zealand
H. Wind Power Siting in New Zealand
I. Environmental Benefits from Wind Power for New Zealand
J. Noise Impact from Wind Turbines
K. Public Opinion towards Wind Farms
L. Dealing with Wind Farms on Private Property
M. Looking at Wind Farms as a Tourist Destination
N. Analyzing the Major Wind Farms in New Zealand
O. Leading Industry Contributors
P. Appendix
Q. Glossary of Terms
Companies Mentioned:
Contact Energy
MainPower
Meridian Energy
Mighty River Power
NZ Windfarms Limited
Siemens
Tararua Wind Power Limited
TrustPower
Vestas
Windflow Technology
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/42687f/analyzing_renewabl
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