Advances in Distributed Generation Technologies

Abstract

Research Overview

This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Advances in Distributed Generation Technologies provides an overview of major developments in these technologies including fuel cells, gas turbines, PV, wind-based power, microturbines, and miniturbines. It also provides an analysis of the drivers and challenges likely to impact the uptake of these technologies, as well an in-depth analysis of key trends and applications.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope & Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Key Findings
  • Key Findings on Distributed Generation Technologies
  • Key Applications for Distributed Generation Technologies

2 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN FUEL CELLS FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

• Fuel Cell Technologies and Their Applications
  • Fuel Cell Technologies for Distributed Generation
  • Application Analysis
  • Technology Drivers and Challenges for Fuel Cells
• Notable Developments in Fuel Cells for Distributed Generation
  • Sorbent-Based Sulfur Removal in High-Temperature Fuel Cells
  • Direct Oxidation SOFCs
  • Other Notable Developments in SOFCs
  • Notable Developments in PEM Fuel Cells
  • Notable Developments in PAFCs
  • Notable Developments in MCFCs
• Trends in Fuel Cells for Stationary Power
  • PEM Fuel Cells
  • SOFCs
  • PAFCs

3 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

• Technology Developments and Trends in Photovoltaics
  • Types of PV Technologies
  • PV Technology Application Analysis
  • Technology Drivers and Challenges for PV
• Notable Innovations in Photovoltaics
  • Plastic-Based Power Generation
  • Printing Ink for Solar Cells
  • Hologram-Based PV
  • Novel Solar Concentrators
  • Spike-Based Solar Cell Technology
  • Other Notable Developments in PV
• PV Trends and Research Innovations
  • PV Technology Trends and Technology Roadmap
  • Research Innovations in PV Technologies

4 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN WIND POWER FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

• Technologies in Wind-Based Power
  • Overview of Wind-Based Power Technologies
  • Application Analysis of Wind-Based Power
  • Drivers and Challenges of Wind-Based Power
• Notable Innovations in Wind-Based Power
  • Lighter-than-Air Tethered Device Using Helium
  • Flying Electric Generator
  • Harnessing Wind Power Using Kites
  • Inverse Design of the Wind Turbine Blades
  • Notable Developments in Land-Based Wind Power
• Trends in Wind Power
  • Comparison of Flying Windmills
  • Trends in Land-Based Wind Turbines

5 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS IN MICROTURBINES AND COMBUSTION GAS TURBINES FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

• Developments in Microturbines
  • Notable Developments in Microturbines and Miniturbines
  • Applications Analysis of Microturbine and Miniturbines
  • Industry Challenges and Trends in Microturbines and Miniturbines
• Developments in Combustion Gas Turbines
  • Notable Developments in Gas Turbines
  • Application Analysis of Gas Turbines
  • Technology Drivers and Challenges

6 KEY PATENTS & CONTACT DETAILS

• Key Patents
  • Patents on Fuel Cells
  • Patents on Photovoltaics
  • Patents on Wind Turbines
  • Patents on Microturbines and Gas Turbines
• Contact Details
  • Companies
  • Research Institutions

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Critical Reference Tables
  • Total Electricity Installed Capacity--North America (1999 to 2009)
  • Electricity Installed Capacity (Other Renewable Energy Sources)--North America (1999 to 2009)
  • Electricity Installed Capacity (Thermal)--North America (1999 to 2009)
  • Electricity Installed Capacity (Nuclear)--North America (1999 to 2009)
  • Electricity Installed Capacity (Hydro)--North America (1999 to 2009)