Green technology initiatives are becoming pervasive around the world and in virtually all industry sectors. For example, construction projects of all types are becoming green at a rapid clip, from new homes to giant office towers. Consumer products and food products are emphasizing green components. Even textile and apparel makers are emphasizing recycled, natural fabrics. Investment in green facilities and technologies will grow exponentially once a tipping point occurs that proves true economy of scale and solid return on investment. This carefully researched book covers exciting trends in green technologies and supply chains, manufacturing, research, development and businesses of all types. It includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 300 leading companies in all facets of the green technology sector. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Author(s): Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 371
City: Houston
COVER
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Chapter 1 AN ANALYSIS OF MAJOR TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES AFFECTING THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
1) Introduction to the Green Technology Industry
2) Demand for Green Technologies and Conservation Practices Evolves, Fueling Investment and New Product Development
3) Water Conservation Technologies to Enjoy Tremendous Growth/China Targets Desalination
4) Garbage Recycling Flourishes/Plasma Arc Gasification Technology Looks Promising
5) Food Recycling Efforts Underway
6) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
7) Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
8) Packaging Technology Improves/Walmart, Amazon and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
9) Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
10) Interest in Geoengineering Grows
11) Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
12) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
13) The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
14) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the Gigafactory
15) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
16) Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve
17) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids(PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
18) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
19) The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
20) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
21) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
22) Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
23) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
24) Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green
25) Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
26) Natural/Organic Consumer Products Attract Greater Market Share
27) Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling
Chapter 2 GREEN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY STATISTICAL TABLES & CHARTS
GreenTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-November 2022
Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2021
Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2015 vs. 2021
Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990- September 2022
Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002- September 2022
Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
Federal R&D Budget & Distribution by Agency, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2021-2023
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
Federal Funding for Research, by Agency & Field of Science &Engineering, U.S.: Fiscal Year 2021
Chapter 3 IMPORTANT GREEN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Chapter 4 COMPANY PROFILES OF THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY 250: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
INDEX OF COMPANIES WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
INDEX OF HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY U.S. STATE
INDEX OF NON-U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY COUNTRY
Individual Profiles On Each Of THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY 250
ADDITIONAL INDEXES
INDEX OF FIRMS NOTED AS HOT SPOTS FOR ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN & MINORITIES
INDEX OF SUBSIDIARIES, BRAND NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS
Glossary
