Comprehensive Analysis and Forecasts of Emerging Solar CSP Markets

Business Wire, June 27, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f11c88/global_concentrate) has announced the addition of the "Global Concentrated Solar Power Markets and Strategies, 2007-2020" report to their offering.

For the first time in 17 years, solar CSP is making its way into utility generation portfolios. Spain and California are leading development, with over 5,800 MW of Solar CSP projects in the planning stages worldwide. EER estimates a potential investment of $20 billion in Solar CSP markets over the next five years.

EER's solar CSP market study provides a comprehensive analysis of emerging solar CSP markets, evaluates the competitive strategies of key market players, and forecasts the impact of existing and next generation CSP technologies.

Global Concentrated Solar Power Markets and Strategies, 2007-2020 answers these key questions and more:

* What strategies are developers using to compete in an increasingly global market?

* Which solar CSP technologies will have the greatest impact in the near-term?

* What companies are expanding along the industry value chain?

* How are manufacturers positioning themselves to meet demand?

* How are regulatory mechanisms impacting future CSP growth?

Solar CSP study features market intelligence on the following:

* Solar CSP market drivers and inhibitors

* CSP technologies (parabolic trough, central receiver tower, dish engine, solar chimney, linear fresnel, thermal storage, and ISCC)

* Cost analysis and trends of current and planned projects

* Market share analysis and forecasts to 2020

* Competitive analysis and strategy profiles of leading utilities, CSP IPPs and Developers, Manufacturers and EPC providers

Dormant since the early 1990s, solar CSP technology is undergoing a renaissance in the solar-rich areas of the world. 2007 has been a pivotal year for solar CSP development as both Acciona and Abengoa have inaugurated 65 MW of parabolic trough and 11 MW of central receiver technologies, respectively. With a 17-year history of proven parabolic trough technology and almost 6 GW in the project pipeline over the next five years, all indications are that solar CSP is moving to the forefront of renewable energy technologies.

Global Solar Resource Overview

With a return of fossil fuel volatility and rising concerns about climate change, solar CSP is positioning itself to be a competitive power generation technology. The solar CSP project pipeline is building after 17 years of dormancy since the installation of SEGS I-IX in California's Mojave Desert. Utility-scale solar CSP technology has the potential to become an integral part of the generation mix in Southern Europe and the US alongside conventional power sources like hydro power and natural gas. Much of the technology development is based in Europe, where regulatory mandates and feed-in tariffs offer incentives to develop projects, while the US regulatory structure continues to evolve.

Key Topics Covered:

* Executive Summary

* Global Solar CSP Market Drivers

* Global Solar CSP Technology Costs & Trends

* Global CSP Power Markets 2007-2020

* Competitive Analysis: CSP Development Strategies

* Competitive Analysis: CSP Power Plant Supply

Companies Mentioned:

- Acciona Energia (Acciona Solar Power)
- EDP
- ENEL SpA.
- FPL Energy
- Iberdrola
- Abengoa Solar
- Ausra, Inc.
- BrightSource Energy, Inc.
- Ener-T Global
- Novatec Biosol
- SENER
- Solar Millennium
- Solar Power Group
- Stirling Energy Systems
- Bethel Energy, LLC
- Epuron (Conergy AG)
- EECH Group AG (P&T Technology)
- SAMCA
- Skyfuel
- Albiasa Solar
- Abengoa Solar
- Flabeg
- Schott Solar
- Solel Solar Systems
- Flagsol (Solar Millenium)
- Acciona Solar Power (formerly Solargenix)
- LUZ II Ltd. (BrightSource Energy Inc.)
- SENER
- Rocketdyne (Pratt & Whitney)
- SES (Stirling Energy Systems)
- ABB
- Alstom
- Bertrams Heatec
- Friatec
- General Electric
- MAN Turbo
- ORMAT
- Siemens Power Generation
- Skoda
- Wartsila
- ACS Cobra
- Fichtner AG
- Lauren Engineering
- MAN Ferrostaal
- Sacyr Vallehermoso
- URS Corporation

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