Wind Energy - Market Prospects to 2006

Introduction: Brief Overview of Renewable Energy, Review of Chapter Contents; International Wind Energy Market - Industry Overview, International Iniatives for Wind Energy, Mergers Acquisitions Disposals Joint Ventures, Regional Overview, World Economy and Wind Energy, North America, USA, Canada, Asia, Pacific, Australia, Japan, China, India, Central and South America, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Europe, European Union, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK, Rest of the World, International Wind Energy Market, Summary of Global Capacity to 2006, Background and Assumptions, North America, Asia, Pacific, Europe; End-User Industry Analysis - Public Electricity Supply, Stand Alone Applications, Water Pumping - Drinking Water, Water Pumping - Irrigation, Water Desalination; Wind Energy Technology Review - Wind Turbine Principles and Design, Onshore Wind Turbine Installation, Offshore Wind Turbine Installation, Electricity Generation and Control, Energy Storage, Meteorological Factors; Profiles Of Leading Wind Energy Scheme Operators And Equipment Manufacturers - Leading Investors, Wind Energy Scheme Operators and Developers, Amec Border Wind, Energie Kontor, National Wind Power, ScottishPower, Tomen Power Corporation, Leading Wind Energy Equipment Manufacturers, Bonus, Ecotecnia, Enron Wind, Gamesa, Eolica, Lagerwey, Mitsubishi, NEG, Micon, Nordex, Vestas; Directory of Wind Energy Scheme Developers Operators and Equipment Manufacturers. Appendices: Associations and Related Organizations; Internet Directory.