Wind Energy: Global Markets

The global wind energy market was worth $130 billion in 2013 and $165.5 billion in 2014. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% between 2015 and 2020 resulting in $176.2 billion in 2015 and $250 billion in 2020.

This report provides:

-An overview of the global markets for wind energy.

-Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.

-Coverage of factors such as rising energy costs, changing government regulations and improving efficiencies.

-A look at the industry from a manufacturing as well as an energy capacity point of view.

-Consideration of the industry in terms of both onshore and offshore perspectives.

-Evaluation of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers and inhibitors, as well as opportunities.

-Comprehensive profiles of major players in the wind turbine industry.

INTRODUCTION

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Wind energy is a reliable source of generating renewable energy, and has been established as one of the most preferred methods for generating renewable energy in several nations. The wind energy industry’s development in the past few years has spurred economic activity, created more jobs and has reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The wind energy industry can be broadly classified into offshore and onshore, and this report focuses on both of those markets. Onshore wind energy technology is a relatively old compared to offshore wind energy technology. Onshore wind technology has achieved a certain degree of maturity, though costs can be reduced through material diversification and technology innovation. Offshore wind energy technology should have a very bright future.

Asia-Pacific is the major market in the onshore wind energy sector, with China and India spearheading growth in the region. Government subsidies and wind energy targets are some of the factors driving INVESTMENTS in the onshore wind...