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Ukraine Wind Energy Market Analysis And Forecasts To 2015 Report

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France Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013

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SummaryThe report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the France wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in France. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in France. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in France. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the France wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in France.The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the France wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the France wind market.Scope• Global Wind Market Analysis• France Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth• Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in France• Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the France Wind Market• Identify growth segments and opportunities in the France Wind Industry• France Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the French wind market• Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in FranceReasons to buy• Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the France wind power market• Analyzes the France Wind Turbine Industry• Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the France market based on the deal analysis• Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments• Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in France• Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials• Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects• Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market• Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in FranceTable of Contents :1 List of Tables 91.2 List of Figures 112 France Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework 122.1 France Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework 122.2 France Wind Power Regulatory Framework 163 France Power Industry 183.1 France Power Market, Installed Capacity by Fuel Type 183.2 France Renewable Power Market, Overview 193.3 France Wind Power Market, Size and Growth, 2001-13 213.4 France Wind Power Market, Onshore Wind Farms Development, 2008 233.5 France Wind Power Market, Offshore Wind Farms Development, 2008 243.6 France Wind Power Market, Installed Capacity by Regions, 2008 254 France Wind Turbine Market 264.1 France Wind Turbine Market, Annual Capacity Additions, 2001-13 264.2 France Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Price, 2003-13 274.3 France Wind Turbine Market, Annual Value Forecast, 2003-12 294.4 France Wind Turbine Market, Manufacturers Share, 2008 304.5 France Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Size, 2001-08 314.6 France Wind Turbine Market, Classification of Installed Turbines 325 REpower Systems AG, Company Snapshot 335.1 Key Information 335.2 Company Overview 335.3 Financial Performance 335.4 SWOT Snapshot 335.5 Business Description 335.6 Outside Germany 355.7 Major Products and Services 365.8 History 375.9 Business Strategy 395.10 SWOT Analysis 425.11 Competitors 475.12 Revenue Analysis 475.13 Revenue by Geography 485.14 Share Holding Structure 485.15 Key Employees 495.16 Key Employee Biographies 495.17 Company Statement 515.18 Locations and Subsidiaries 52For more information, please visit :http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/France-Wind-Energy-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2013-7335.html

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Alternative Energy Monthly Deal Analysis: M&a And Investments Trends – March 2010 Report

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GlobalData’s “Alternative Energy Monthly Deal Analysis M&A and Investments Trends – March 2010″ report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions and financings in the alternative energy market. The report provides detailed information on M&A, Equity/Debt Offerings, Private Equity, Venture Financing and Partnership transactions registered in the alternative energy industry in February 2010. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last six months subdivided by deal types, segments, and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top financial advisory firms in the alternative energy industry.Data presented in this report is derived from GlobalData’s proprietary in-house Alternative Energy eTrack deals database and primary and secondary research.Scope- Analyze market trends for the alternative energy market in the global arena- Review of deal trends in wind, solar, biopower, geothermal, transformation technologies, hydrogen & fuel cell markets- Analysis of M&A, Equity/Debt Offerings, Private Equity, Venture Financing and Partnerships in the alternative energy industry- Summary of alternative energy deals globally in the last six months- Information on top deals happened in the alternative energy industry- Geographies covered include – North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and Middle East & Africa- League Tables of financial advisors in M&A and equity/debt offerings. This includes key advisors such as Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Goldman SachsReasons to buy- Enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner- Find Out the major deal performing segments for investments in your industry- Evaluate type of companies divesting / acquiring and ways to raise capital in the market- Do Deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the alternative energy market- Identify growth segments and opportunities in each region within the industry- Look for key financial advisors where you are planning to raise capital from the market or for acquisitions within the industry.1 Table of contents 22 Alternative Energy, Deal Summary 62.1 Alternative Energy, Global Deals Analysis, February 2010 62.2 Alternative Energy, Global Number of Deals by Type, February 2010 82.3 Alternative Energy, Global, Top Deals, February 2010 92.3.1 FirstEnergy To Merge With Allegheny Energy 92.3.2 Government Of Ecuador To Invest $6 Billion For Zamora Hydro Power Project In Ecuador 92.3.3 Enel Completes Public Offering Of 3.5% Bonds For $2.7 Billion 92.3.4 SunPower To Acquire SunRay Renewable Energy 102.3.5 Brookfield Renewable Power Fund Announces Bought Deal Public Offering Of $239.4 Million 103 Alternative Energy, Deal Summary, by Type 113.1 Alternative Energy, Global Mergers and Acquisitions Deals, February 2010 113.2 Alternative Energy, Global Asset Finance, February 2010 123.2.1 Alternative Energy, Global Project Finance, February 2010 133.2.2 Alternative Energy, Global Self Funded Projects, February 2010 143.3 Alternative Energy, Global Equity Offering Deals, February 2010 153.4 Alternative Energy, Global Debt Offering Deals, February 2010 163.5 Alternative Energy, Global Private Equity and Venture Capital Deals, February 2010 173.5.1 Alternative Energy, Global Top Venture Financing Firms, Last Six Months 183.6 Alternative Energy, Global Partnership Deals, February 2010 194 Deals Summary by Sector 204.1 Alternative Energy, Global Solar Deals, February 2010 204.1.1 Solar – Deals of the Month 214.2 Alternative Energy, Global Wind Deals, February 2010 224.2.1 Wind – Deals of the Month 234.3 Alternative Energy, Global Biopower Deals, February 2010 244.3.1 Biopower – Deals of the Month 254.4 Alternative Energy, Global Hydro Deals, February 2010 264.4.1 Hydro – Deals of the Month 274.5 Alternative Energy, Global Energy Efficiency Deals, February 2010 284.5.1 Energy Efficiency – Deals of the Month 294.6 Alternative Energy, Global Geothermal Deals, February 2010 304.6.1 Geothermal – Deals of the Month 314.7 Alternative Energy, Global Energy Infrastructure Deals, February 2010 324.7.1 Energy Infrastructure – Deals of the Month 334.8 Alternative Energy, Global Energy Storage Deals, February 2010 344.8.1 Energy Storage – Deals of the Month 354.9 Alternative Energy, Global Transformation Technologies’ Deals, February 2010 364.9.1 Transformation Technologies – Deal of the Month 374.10 Alternative Energy, Global Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Deals, February 2010 384.10.1 Hydrogen & Fuel Cell – Deal of the Month 385 Deal Summary by Geography 395.1 Alternative Energy, North America Region Deals, February 2010 395.1.1 North America – Deals of the Month 405.2 Alternative Energy, European Region Deals, February 2010 415.2.1 Europe – Deals of the Month 425.3 Alternative Energy, Asia-Pacific Region Deals, February 2010 435.3.1 Asia-Pacific – Deals of the Month 445.4 Alternative Energy, Rest of the World Deals, February 2010 455.4.1 Rest of the World – Deals of the Month 466 Alternative Energy, Top Financial Advisors 476.1 Alternative Energy, Global Top Financial Advisors, M&A, September 2009–February 2010 476.2 Alternative Energy, Global Top Financial Advisors, Equity Offerings, September 2009–February 2010 486.3 Alternative Energy, Global Top Financial Advisors, Debt Offerings, September 2009–February 2010 497 Further Information 507.1 Methodology 507.2 About GlobalData 507.3 Contact Us 517.4 Disclosure information 517.5 Disclaimer 51

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The Netherlands Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013

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SummaryThe report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the Netherlands wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in the Netherlands. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in the Netherlands. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in the Netherlands. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the the Netherlands wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in the Netherlands.The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the the Netherlands wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the the Netherlands wind market.Scope-Global Wind Market Analysis-The Netherlands Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth-Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in the Netherlands-Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the Netherlands Wind Market-Identify growth segments and opportunities in the Netherlands Wind Industry-The Netherlands Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the Netherlands wind market-Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in the NetherlandsReasons to buy-Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Netherlands wind power market-Analyzes the Netherlands Wind Turbine Industry-Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Netherlands market based on the deal analysis-Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments-Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in the Netherlands-Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials-Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects-Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market-Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in the Netherlands”Table of Contents :”1 Table of Contents 21.1 List of Tables 81.2 List of Figures 102 The Netherlands Wind Power Industry 112.1 The Netherlands Power Market 112.2 The Netherlands Renewable Power Market 122.3 The Netherlands Wind Power Market, Size and Growth, 2001-13 142.4 The Netherlands Wind Power Market, Wind Farms Development, 2008 172.5 The Netherlands Wind Power Market, Offshore Development 182.6 The Netherlands Wind Power Market, Installed Capacity by Regions, 2008 193 The Netherlands Wind Turbine Market 203.1 The Netherlands Wind Turbine Market, Annual Capacity Additions, 2001-13 203.2 The Netherlands Wind Turbine Market, Annual Value Forecast, 2003-13 223.3 The Netherlands Wind Turbine Market, Manufacturers Share, 2008 233.4 The Netherlands Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Size, 2001-08 243.5 The Netherlands Wind Turbine Market, Classification of Installed Turbines, 2008 254 The Netherlands Wind Energy Regulatory Framework 264.1 The Netherlands Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework 264.2 The Netherlands Wind Power Regulatory Framework 325 Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Company Snapshot 355.1 Key Information 355.2 Company Overview 355.3 Financial Performance 355.4 SWOT Snapshot 355.5 Business Description 365.6 History 395.7 Business Strategy 435.8 SWOT Analysis 445.9 Competitors 495.10 Revenue Analysis 495.11 Share Holding Structure 505.12 Key Employees 505.13 Key Employee Biographies 515.14 Company Statement 525.15 Locations and Subsidiaries 546 Enercon GmbH, Company Snapshot 566.1 Key Information 566.2 Company Overview 566.3 Industry Outlook – Wind 566.4 Business Description 576.5 Major Products and Services 586.6 History 586.7 SWOT Analysis 606.8 Competitors 636.9 Key Employees 636.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 647 Nordex Aktiengesellschaft, Company Snapshot 667.1 Key Information 667.2 Company Overview 667.3 Financial Performance 667.4 SWOT Snapshot 667.5 Business Description 667.6 Development, production, servicing and marketing of wind power systems 677.7 Major Products and Services 687.8 History 697.9 Business Strategy 717.10 SWOT Analysis 727.11 Competitors 757.12 Revenue Analysis 757.13 Share Holding Structure 767.14 Key Employees 777.15 Key Employee Biographies 777.16 Company Statement 797.17 Locations and Subsidiaries 808 GE Energy, Company Snapshot 828.1 Key Information 828.2 Company Overview 828.3 Financial Performance 828.4 Business Description 828.5 Major Products and Services 838.6 Competitors 868.7 Key Employees 868.8 Key Employee Biographies 868.9 Company Statement 878.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 879 NUON UK Ltd, Company Overview 889.1 Key Information 889.2 Industry Outlook – Wind 889.3 Major Products and Services 899.4 Competitors 899.5 Locations and Subsidiaries 8910 NedWind BV , Company Snapshot 9010.1 Industry Outlook – Wind 9010.2 Locations and Subsidiaries 9011 Emergya Wind Technology B.V.,Company Overview 9111.1 Key Information 9111.2 Industry Outlook – Wind 9111.3 Major Products and Services 9211.4 Competitors 9211.5 Key Employees 9211.6 Locations and Subsidiaries 9312 BONUS Energy A/S,Company Snapshot 9412.1 Key Information 9412.2 Industry Outlook – Wind 9412.3 Locations and Subsidiaries 9413 Siemens AG, Company Snapshot 9513.1 Key Information 9513.2 Company Overview 9513.3 Financial Performance 9513.4 Industry Outlook – Wind 9513.5 SWOT Snapshot 9613.6 Business Description 9613.7 Automation and Drives (A&D) 9713.8 Financing and real estate (FRE) 9813.9 Industrial Solutions and Services (I&S) 9913.10 Medical Solutions (Med) 9913.11 Osram 10013.12 Osram 10113.13 Other Operations 10113.14 Power Generation (PG) 10213.15 Power Transmission and Distribution (PTD) 10413.16 Siemens Building Technologies (SBT) 10513.17 Siemens IT Solutions and Services (SIS) 10513.18 Transportation Systems (TS) 10613.19 Major Products and Services 10713.20 History 11113.21 Business Strategy 11713.22 SWOT Analysis 11913.23 Competitors 12313.24 Revenue Analysis 12513.25 Operational Indicators 12713.26 Key Employees 12813.27 Key Employee Biographies 12913.28 Company Statement 12913.29 Locations and Subsidiaries 13514 Financial Deals Landscape 13814.1 Detailed Deal Summary 13815 Recent Developments 14015.1 New Contracts 14015.2 Operations Updates 14115.3 Financial Announcements 14315.4 Strategy and Business Planning 15515.5 Government and Public Interest 16215.6 Other Significant Developments 16316 Appendix 16916.1 Methodology 16916.2 About GlobalData 16916.3 Contact Us 16916.4 Disclaimer 169For more information, please visit 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Poland Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013

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SummaryThe report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the Poland wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in Poland. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in Poland. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in Poland. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the Poland wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in Poland. The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the Poland wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the Poland wind market.Scope-Global Wind Market Analysis-Poland Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth-Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in Poland-Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the Poland Wind Market-Identify growth segments and opportunities in the Poland Wind Industry-Poland Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the Polish wind market-Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in PolandReasons to buy-Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Poland wind power market-Analyzes the Poland Wind Turbine Industry-Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Poland market based on the deal analysis-Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments-Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in Poland-Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials-Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects-Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market-Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in PolandTable of Contents :”1 Table of Contents 21.1 List of Tables 81.2 List of Figures 102 Poland Wind Power Industry 112.1 Poland Power Market 112.2 Poland Renewable Power Market 122.3 Poland Wind Power Market, Size and Growth, 2001-13 152.4 Poland Wind Power Market, Wind Farms Development, 2008 182.5 Poland Wind Power Market, Offshore Development 182.6 Poland Wind Power Market, Installed Capacity by Regions, 2008 192.7 Poland Wind Power Market, Planned and Under Construction Wind Farms 202.8 Poland Wind Power Market, Annual Turbine Value Forecast, 2003-13 213 Poland Wind Energy Regulatory Framework 223.1 Poland Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework 223.2 Poland Wind Power Regulatory Framework 264 Vestas Wind Systems A/S 304.1 Key Information 304.2 Company Overview 304.3 Financial Performance 304.4 SWOT Snapshot 304.5 Business Description 314.6 History 334.7 Business Strategy 374.8 SWOT Analysis 394.9 Competitors 444.10 Revenue Analysis 444.11 Share Holding Structure 454.12 Key Employees 454.13 Key Employee Biographies 464.14 Company Statement 474.15 Locations and Subsidiaries 495 Nordex Aktiengesellschaft, Company Snapshot 515.1 Key Information 515.2 Company Overview 515.3 Financial Performance 515.4 SWOT Snapshot 515.5 Business Description 515.6 Major Products and Services 535.7 History 545.8 Business Strategy 565.9 SWOT Analysis 575.10 Competitors 605.11 Revenue Analysis 605.12 Share Holding Structure 625.13 Key Employees 625.14 Key Employee Biographies 625.15 Company Statement 645.16 Locations and Subsidiaries 656 GE Energy, Company Snapshot 676.1 Key Information 676.2 Company Overview 676.3 Financial Performance 676.4 Business Description 676.5 Major Products and Services 686.6 Competitors 716.7 Key Employees 716.8 Key Employee Biographies 716.9 Company Statement 716.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 727 Enercon GmbH, Company Snapshot 737.1 Key Information 737.2 Company Overview 737.3 Industry Outlook – Wind 737.4 Business Description 747.5 Major Products and Services 757.6 History 757.7 SWOT Analysis 777.8 Competitors 807.9 Key Employees 807.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 808 DONG Energy A/S, Company Snapshot 838.1 Key Information 838.2 Company Overview 838.3 Financial Performance 838.4 Industry Outlook 838.5 SWOT Snapshot 848.6 Business Description 848.7 Markets 898.8 Major Products and Services 918.9 History 918.10 Business Strategy 948.11 SWOT Analysis 958.12 Competitors 998.13 Revenue Analysis 998.14 Revenue by Segment 998.15 Revenue by Geography 1008.16 Share Holding Structure 1008.17 Key Employees 1018.18 Key Employee Biographies 1018.19 Company Statement 1028.20 Locations and Subsidiaries 1059 Eurowind Services sp. z o.o., Company Overview 1079.1 Key Information 1079.2 Industry Outlook 1079.3 Major Products and Services 1089.4 Competitors 1089.5 Key Employees 1089.6 Locations and Subsidiaries 10810 E.ON AG, Company Snapshot 10910.1 Key Information 10910.2 Company Overview 10910.3 Financial Performance 10910.4 Industry Outlook 10910.5 SWOT Snapshot 11010.6 Business Description 11010.7 Major Products and Services 11610.8 History 11710.9 Business Strategy 12110.10 SWOT Analysis 12210.11 Competitors 12710.12 Revenue Analysis 12810.13 Revenue by Segment 12810.14 Revenue by Geography 12910.15 Key Employees 13010.16 Key Employee Biographies 13010.17 Company Statement 13210.18 Locations and Subsidiaries 13511 Greentech Energy Systems A/S,Company Snapshot 13611.1 Key Information 13611.2 Company Overview 13611.3 Financial Performance 13611.4 Industry Outlook 13611.5 SWOT Snapshot 13711.6 Business Description 13711.7 Major Products and Services 14011.8 History 14011.9 Business Strategy 14311.10 SWOT Analysis 14611.11 Competitors 14911.12 Revenue Analysis 15011.13 Revenue by Segment 15011.14 Revenue by Geography 15011.15 Key Employees 15111.16 Key Employee Biographies 15111.17 Company Statement 15211.18 Share Holding Structure 15611.19 Locations and Subsidiaries 15612 Financial Deals Landscape 15712.1 Detailed Deal Summary 15713 Recent Developments 16813.1 Operations Updates 16813.2 Strategy and Business Planning 16913.3 Other Significant Developments 17314 Appendix 17514.1 Methodology 17514.2 About GlobalData 17514.3 Contact Us 17514.4 Disclaimer 175For more information, please visit :http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Poland-Wind-Energy-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2013-12891.html

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The US Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:43:51 +0000

The report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the US wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in the US. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in the US. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in the US. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the US wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in the US. The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the US wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the US wind market. Scope • Global Wind Market Analysis • The US Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth • Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in the US • Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the US Wind Market • Identify growth segments and opportunities in the US Wind Industry • US Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the US wind market • Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in the US Reasons to buy • Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the US wind power market • Analyzes the US Wind Turbine Industry • Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the US market based on the deal analysis • Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments • Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in the US • Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials • Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects • Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market • Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in the USTable of Contents :1. List of Tables 151.1 List of Figures 182 The US Wind Energy Regulatory Framework 192.1 The US Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Overview 192.1.1 Production Tax Credits 192.1.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) 202.1.3 Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) 212.1.4 Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) 212.1.5 Renewable Energy Regulations for Leading States 212.2 The US Renewable Energy, Regulatory Framework, New Government Policies 222.3 The US Wind Power, Regulatory Framework, Brief History 222.4 The US Wind Power, Regulatory Bodies 232.4.1 State and Federal Bodies 232.4.2 Local Bodies 252.5 The US Wind Power, Current Policy Incentives 263 The US Wind Power Industry, 2001-13 283.1 The US Power Market 283.1.1 The US Power Market, Overview 283.1.2 The US Power Market, Electricity Production by Fuel Type 283.2 The US Renewable Power Market 293.2.1 The US Renewable Power Market, Overview 293.2.2 The US Renewable Power Market, Production by Fuel Type, 2008 303.2.3 The US Renewable Power Market, Growth by Fuel Type, 2001-08 313.3 The US Wind Power Industry, Size and Growth, 2001-13 313.3.1 The US Wind Power Generation, 2001-13 343.4 The US Wind Power, Share of Onshore – Offshore Development, 2003-13 353.5 The US Wind Power Industry, Cumulative Installed Capacity Share by States, 2008 373.5.1 The US Wind Power Industry, State- wise Comparison between Rank in Wind Power Potential and Installed Wind Capacity, 2008 384 The US Wind Turbine Market 404.1 The US Turbine Market, Annual Capacity Additions, 2001-13 404.2 The US Wind Turbine Market, Annual Value Forecast, 2003-13 414.3 The US Wind Turbine Market, Manufacturers Share, 2008 424.4 The US Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Size, 2001-08 444.5 The US Wind Turbine Market, Classification of Installed Turbines 455 The US Wind Farm Projects 465.1 The US Wind Farm Projects, Ten largest Wind Farms 465.2 The US Wind Farm Projects, Planned Onshore Wind Farms 465.3 The US Wind Farm Projects, Offshore Wind Farms 475.4 The US Wind Power, Top 10 Wind Farm Developers by Cumulative Installed Capacity, 2008 485.5 The US Wind Power, Top 10 Wind Farm Owners by Cumulative Installed Capacity, 2008 485.6 The US Wind Power, Share of States in Planned and Under Construction Wind Farm Projects 49For more information, please visit :http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/The-US-Wind-Energy-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2013-7618.html

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Italy Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:40:02 +0000

SummaryThe report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the Italy wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in Italy. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in Italy. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in Italy. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the Italy wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in Italy.The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the Italy wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the Italy wind market.Scope-Global Wind Market Analysis-Italy Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth-Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in Italy-Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the Italy Wind Market-Identify growth segments and opportunities in the Italy Wind Industry-Italy Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the Italian wind market-Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in ItalyReasons to buy-Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Italy wind power market-Analyzes the Italy Wind Turbine Industry-Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Italy market based on the deal analysis-Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments-Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in Italy-Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials-Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects-Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market-Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in ItalyTable of Contents :”1 Table of Contents 21.1 List of Tables 101.2 List of Figures 122 Italy Wind Power Industry 132.1 Italy Power Market 132.2 Italy Renewable Power Market 142.3 Italy Wind Power Market, Size and Growth, 2001-13 172.4 Italy Wind Power Market, Wind Farms Development, 2008 202.5 Italy Wind Power Market, Offshore Development 212.6 Italy Wind Power Market, Installed Capacity by Regions, 2008 223 Italy Wind Turbine Market 233.1 Italy Wind Turbine Market, Annual Capacity Additions, 2001-13 233.2 Italy Wind Turbine Market, Annual Value Forecast, 2003-13 243.3 Italy Wind Turbine Market, Manufacturers Share, 2008 253.4 Italy Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Size, 2001-08 273.5 Italy Wind Turbine Market, Classification of Installed Turbines, 2008 284 Italy Wind Energy Regulatory Framework 294.1 Italy Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework 294.2 Italy Wind Power Regulatory Framework 325 Vestas Wind Systems A/S 335.1 Key Information 335.2 Company Overview 335.3 Financial Performance 335.4 SWOT Snapshot 335.5 Business Description 345.6 History 365.7 Business Strategy 405.8 SWOT Analysis 425.9 Competitors 475.10 Revenue Analysis 475.11 Share Holding Structure 485.12 Key Employees 485.13 Key Employee Biographies 495.14 Company Statement 505.15 Locations and Subsidiaries 526 Suzlon Energy Limited, Company Snapshot 546.1 Key Information 546.2 Company Overview 546.3 Financial Performance 546.4 SWOT Snapshot 546.5 Business Description 556.6 Gear Box 556.7 Others 566.8 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) 566.9 Major Products and Services 586.10 History 596.11 Business Strategy 636.12 Corporate Social Responsibility 656.13 SWOT Analysis 666.14 Competitors 706.15 Revenue Analysis 706.16 Revenue by Segment 706.17 Revenue by Geography 716.18 Share Holding Structure 726.19 Key Employees 726.20 Key Employee Biographies 736.21 Company Statement 736.22 Locations and Subsidiaries 777 REpower Systems AG, Company Snapshot 797.1 Key Information 797.2 Company Overview 797.3 Financial Performance 797.4 SWOT Snapshot 797.5 Business Description 797.6 Major Products and Services 827.7 History 837.8 Business Strategy 857.9 SWOT Analysis 887.10 Competitors 927.11 Revenue Analysis 937.12 Revenue by Segment 937.13 Revenue by Geography 947.14 Share Holding Structure 947.15 Key Employees 947.16 Key Employee Biographies 957.17 Company Statement 977.18 Locations and Subsidiaries 978 Nordex Aktiengesellschaft, Company Snapshot 1008.1 Key Information 1008.2 Company Overview 1008.3 Financial Performance 1008.4 SWOT Snapshot 1008.5 Business Description 1008.6 Development, production, servicing and marketing of wind power systems 1018.7 Major Products and Services 1028.8 History 1038.9 Business Strategy 1058.10 SWOT Analysis 1068.11 Competitors 1098.12 Revenue Analysis 1098.13 Share Holding Structure 1108.14 Key Employees 1118.15 Key Employee Biographies 1118.16 Company Statement 1128.17 Locations and Subsidiaries 1139 GE Energy, Company Snapshot 1159.1 Key Information 1159.2 Company Overview 1159.3 Financial Performance 1159.4 Business Description 1159.5 Major Products and Services 1169.6 Competitors 1199.7 Key Employees 1199.8 Key Employee Biographies 1199.9 Company Statement 1199.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 12010 Gamesa Corporacion Technologica,S.A. , Company Snapshot 12110.1 Key Information 12110.2 Company Overview 12110.3 Financial Performance 12110.4 SWOT Snapshot 12110.5 Business Description 12210.6 Major Products and Services 12610.7 History 12610.8 Business Strategy 12810.9 SWOT Analysis 13110.10 Competitors 13410.11 Revenue Analysis 13410.12 Share Holding Structure 13510.13 Key Employees 13610.14 Key Employee Biographies 13610.15 Company Statement 13710.16 Locations and Subsidiaries 13911 Acciona Energia, Company Snapshot 14111.1 Key Information 14111.2 Company Overview 14111.3 Business Description 14111.4 Major Products and Services 14311.5 History 14311.6 SWOT Analysis 14511.7 Competitors 14911.8 Key Employees 15011.9 Company Statement 15011.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 15312 Enel SpA, Company Snapshot 15512.1 Key Information 15512.2 Company Overview 15512.3 Financial Performance 15512.4 Industry Outlook 15512.5 Business Description 15612.6 Major Products and Services 15712.7 History 15812.8 SWOT Analysis 15812.9 Competitors 16112.10 Key Employees 16112.11 Company Statement 16212.12 Locations and Subsidiaries 16613 Edison SpA , Company Snapshot 16713.1 Key Information 16713.2 Company Overview 16713.3 Financial Performance 16713.4 Industry Outlook 16713.5 Business Description 16813.6 Major Products and Services 16913.7 History 16913.8 SWOT Analysis 17113.9 Competitors 17413.10 Key Employees 17413.11 Key Employee Biographies 17413.12 Company Statement 17513.13 Locations and Subsidiaries 17814 E.ON Energie AG ,Company SnapShot 18014.1 Key Information 18014.2 Major Products and Services 18014.3 Competitors 18114.4 Key Employees 18114.5 Locations and Subsidiaries 18115 Financial Deals Landscape 18315.1 Detailed Deal Summary 18316 Recent Developments 18816.1 Operations Updates 18816.2 Financial Announcements 19016.3 Strategy and Business Planning 22416.4 Other Significant Developments 22517 Appendix 22917.1 Methodology 22917.2 About GlobalData 22917.3 Contact Us 22917.4 Disclaimer 229For more information, please visit :http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Italy-Wind-Energy-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2013-12887.html

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Canada Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

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Summary The report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the Canada wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in Canada. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in Canada. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in Canada. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the Canada wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in Canada. The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the Canada wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the Canada wind market. Scope • Global Wind Market Analysis • Canada Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth • Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in Canada • Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the Canada Wind Market • Identify growth segments and opportunities in the Canada Wind Industry • Canada Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the Canadian wind market • Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in Canada Reasons to buy • Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Canada wind power market • Analyzes the Canada Wind Turbine Industry • Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Canada market based on the deal analysis • Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments • Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in Canada • Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials • Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects • Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market • Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in CanadaTable of Contents :1 List of Tables 111.1 List of Figures 142 Canada Wind Energy Regulatory Framework 152.1 Canada Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework 152.1.1 Canada Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Overview 152.2 Canada Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Federal Initiatives 152.2.1 The ecoEnergy for Renewable Power Program 152.2.2 The ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program 152.2.3 Biofuels Development Initiative 162.2.4 Federal tax Incentives 172.3 Canada Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Provincial Initiatives 172.3.1 Eastern Provincial Programs 182.3.2 Central Provincial Programs 192.3.3 Western Provincial Programs 202.4 Canada Wind Power Regulatory Framework 222.4.1 Canada Wind Power Regulatory Framework, Overview 222.4.2 Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI) 222.4.3 Temporary Cap of 900 MW in Alberta 223 Canada Wind Power Industry, 2001-12 233.1 Canada Power Market, Installed Capacity by Fuel Type 233.2 Canada Renewable Power Market, Overview 243.3 Canada Wind Power Market, Size and Growth, 2001-12 263.3.1 Cumulative Installed Capacity, 2001-12 263.3.2 Canada Wind Power Generation, 2001-12 283.4 Canada Wind Power Market, Offshore Development, 2003-12 293.5 Canada Wind Power Market, Installed Capacity by States, 2007 304 Canada Wind Turbine Market 314.1 Canada Wind Turbine Market, Annual Capacity Additions, 2001-12 314.2 Canada Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Price, 2003-12 324.3 Canada Wind Turbine Market, Annual Value Forecast, 2003-12 344.4 Canada Wind Turbine Market, Manufacturers Share, 2007 354.5 Canada Wind Turbine Market, Average Wind Turbine Size, 2001-07 364.6 Canada Wind Turbine Market, Classification of Installed Turbines 375 Canada Wind Farm Projects 385.1 Canada Wind Farm Projects, Ten largest Wind Farms 385.2 Canada Wind Farm Projects, Planned Onshore Wind Farms 395.3 Canada Wind Power, Share of Under Construction Wind Farm Projects by States 405.4 Canada Wind Power, Top 10 Wind Farm Developers by Cumulative Installed Capacity, 200For more information, please visit :http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Canada-Wind-Energy-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2012-7336.html

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Texas Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013

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SummaryThe report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global wind power market and the Texas wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting key metrics relating to the installed capacities, market size and growth. The report facilitates to understand onshore and offshore market in Texas. It provides information relating to the major wind farms onshore and offshore projects and also the upcoming projects in Texas. The report helps to comprehend the wind turbine industry and the regulatory framework regarding the wind market in Texas. It offers interesting results on the market share of the top manufacturers in the Texas wind turbine industry. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major wind turbine companies in Texas. The report also provides trends and analysis of investments in the Texas wind power market as well as deal summary and news flow for the last 6 months. On an all, it helps an investor to gauge the market and technological development of the Texas wind market.Scope-Global Wind Market Analysis-The US Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth-Texas Wind Market Overview, Market Size and Growth-Predict and forecast future wind industry trends in Texas-Key policies and regulatory framework supporting the Texas Wind Market-Identify growth segments and opportunities in the Texas Wind Industry-US Wind Turbine Industry and the leading players in the Texas wind market-Key details regarding the active and upcoming wind projects in TexasReasons to buy-Gain the most up to date and in-depth information on the Texas wind power market-Analyzes the Texas Wind Turbine Industry-Identify the key growth and investment opportunities within the Texas market based on the deal analysis-Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data, deal analysis and recent developments-Develop strategies based on the latest operational and regulatory events in Texas-Rapidly help to prepare more detailed and effective planning materials-Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects-Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market-Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading wind companies in TexasTable of Contents : 1.1 List of Tables 1.2 List of Figures 2 The US Wind Power Industry 2.1 The US Wind Power Industry, Overview 2.2 The US Wind Power Industry, Size and Growth, 2001-13 2.3 The US Wind Power Industry, Onshore – Offshore Development, 2003-13 2.4 The US Wind Power Industry, Turbine Manufacturers’ Share in New Installed Capacity, 2008 2.5 The US Wind Power Industry, State-wise Break-up of Cumulative Installed Capacity, 2008 3 Texas Wind Power Sector, 2001-13 3.1 Texas Wind Power Sector, Size and Growth, 2001-13 3.1.1 Wind Power Installed Capacity, 2001-13 3.1.2 Wind Power Generation, 2001-13 3.2 Texas Wind Power Sector, Ownership Structure 4 Texas, Wind Turbine Market 4.1 Texas, Wind Turbine Market, Annual Capacity Additions, 2001-13 4.2 Texas, Wind Turbine Market, Average Turbine Size, 2001-08 4.3 Texas, Wind Turbine Market, Classification of Installed Turbines, 2008 4.4 Texas, Wind Turbine Market, Manufacturers’ Share in New Installed Capacity, 2001-08 4.5 Texas, Wind Turbine Market, Annual Value, 2001-08 5 Texas, Wind Power Projects 5.1 Active Wind Farms Summary 5.2 Under Construction Wind Farms Summary 5.3 Planned Wind Farms Summary 6 Texas Wind Power Sector, Regulatory Framework 6.1 Texas, Wind Power Regulatory Framework, Overview 6.2 Texas, Tax Codes Related to Renewable Energy Systems 6.3 Texas, Renewable Portfolio Standards 6.4 Senate Bill 20 6.5 Texas, Renewable Energy Credits 6.6 Energy Transmission Plan 6.7 Texas, Competitive Renewable Energy Zones 7 Cielo Wind Power, LLC 7.1 Key Information 7.2 Company Overview 7.3 Business Description 7.3.1 Business Overview 7.4 Major Products and Services 7.4.1 Overview 7.5 Wind Farms 7.6 SWOT Analysis 7.6.1 Overview 7.6.2 Cielo Wind Power, LLC Strengths 7.6.3 Cielo Wind Power, LLC Weaknesses 7.6.4 Cielo Wind Power, LLC Opportunities 7.6.5 Cielo Wind Power, LLC Threats 7.7 Competitors 7.8 Key Employees 7.9 Company Statement 7.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 7.10.1 Head Office 7.10.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 7.11 Financial Deals Landscape 7.11.1 Cielo Wind Power, LLC, Deals Volume Summary, 2004 to YTD 2009 7.11.2 Cielo Wind Power, LLC, Deals Summary by Region, 2004 to YTD 2009 7.11.3 Cielo Wind Power, LLC, Deals Summary, 2004 to YTD 2009 8 E.ON Climate & Renewables GmbH 8.1 Key Information 8.2 Company Overview 8.3 Major Products and Services 8.3.1 Overview 8.4 Wind Farms 8.5 History 8.6 Competitors 8.7 Key Employees 8.8 Key Employee Biographies 8.9 Locations and Subsidiaries 8.9.1 Head Office 8.9.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 9 Noble Environmental Power LLC 9.1 Key Information 9.2 Company Overview 9.3 Business Description 9.3.1 Business Overview 9.4 Major Products and Services 9.4.1 Overview 9.5 Noble Environmental’s Wind Farms 9.5.1 Active Wind Farms 9.5.2 Under Construction and Planned Wind Farms 9.6 SWOT Analysis 9.6.1 Overview 9.6.2 Noble Environmental Power LLC Strengths 9.6.3 Noble Environmental Power LLC Weaknesses 9.6.4 Noble Environmental Power LLC Opportunities 9.6.5 Noble Environmental Power LLC Threats 9.7 Competitors 9.8 Key Employees 9.9 Key Employee Biographies 9.10 Locations and Subsidiaries 9.10.1 Head Office 9.10.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 9.11 Financial Deals Landscape 9.11.1 Noble Environmental Power LLC, Deals Volume Summary, 2004 to YTD 2009 9.11.2 Noble Environmental Power LLC, Deals Summary By Region, 2004 to YTD 2009 9.11.3 Noble Environmental Power LLC, Deals Summary, 2004 to YTD 2009 For more information, please visit :http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Texas-Wind-Energy-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2013-13135.html

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Analysis of Governance Issues in the Energy Market in Sierra Leone

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Context of Sierra Leone’s Energy Policy

In December 2004, a UNECA sponsored study conducted by CEMMATS Group Ltd., a local consulting firm, involved various stakeholders in the sector to formulate an energy policy. The CEMMAT’s energy agenda for Sierra Leone in terms of policy and management represents an important set of tools that basically encapsulates a multi-disciplinary structure bringing together sectors of the energy community – the Ministry of Energy and Power (MEP), the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), Presidential Petroleum Commission, and the Ministry of Mineral Resources (MMR). These line Ministries of relevance to the energy agenda, where their various roles are being specified, have dominated the development of the country’s energy policy. The basic premise of this multi-disciplinary structure is that it is crucial for the effective and efficient coordination of the management of the country’s indigenous energy resources. Nonetheless, it sounds as though it would be impossible to coordinate these so many organizations in a country with a history of corruption and mismanagement. But it is not unusual to have various Ministries working in coordination to achieve national development objectives. Besides, the specific tasks and methods of operation that influence the ability of these Ministries to create the enabling environment for private interests to ably conduct value added commercial activities with the country’s energy resources are defined.

This structure, for instance, places the Ministry of Energy Power in a central position as the governmental authority responsible for the electricity and water sectors and its mandates includes sector policy formulation, sector planning and coordination. The Ministry is supported by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, the Water Supply Division (WSD), the Radiation Protection Unit, and the National Energy & Water Policy, Planning, and Coordination Unit (NEWPPCU). Under the Ministry’s purview as well is handling matters related to electrical power supply, including that from hydroelectric schemes and, nominally renewable energy matters related to solar and wind energy through the utilities companies – the National Power Authority (NPA)/Bo-Kenema Power Services (BKPS); the Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC); the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO); and the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Project (BHP).

The roles of other Ministries are limited to handling petroleum marketing sales under the purview of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance; biomass issues (plant and animal-derived matter) especially fuel wood handled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS); and the extraction of minerals, including energy related minerals like coal and ore dealt with by the Ministry of Mineral Resources (MMR).

The energy sector maintains this organizational structure to develop and implement inter-disciplinary energy-related policies. The functions of these various Ministries and other authorities as they relate to their responsibilities for various energy resources are outlined in the relevant Acts of Parliament (accessible via government gazettes) and pertinent regulations. Some of the relevant Acts include the NPA Act, 1982; the NPA (Amendment) Act, 2005; Forestry Act, 1998; and the Petroleum Act, 2002. There is also the draft energy policy document prepared by CEMMATS which is yet to be adopted. The policy document has been formulated in the context of standard economic, social and environmental policies; mindful as well of the nature and linkages of the energy sector with other sectors; and the international and regional linkages of the sector.

Furthermore, finding efficiency and economic value, from an international investor’s perspective, within a system of such complicated oversight is made less complicated with “the Sierra Leone Export Development and Investment Corporation (SLEDIC), a statutory body established by section 2 of the SLEDIC Act, 1993, with the primary objective of facilitating the registration of business enterprises; assisting investors in obtaining permits, licenses, certificates or clearances, as the case may be, needed for the commencement of business; providing information to potential investors on matters relating to investment; and assisting potential investors in identifying joint venture partners in Sierra Leone”. The priority investment areas SLEDIC is promoting thus include:

·         Energy and power sector (independent power providers)

·         Agriculture and Agro-Processing

·         Mining Sector (Kimberlite Mining)

·         Petroleum Exploration and Exploitation

·         Privatization of state-owned enterprises

·         Establishment and development of Export Processing Zone (EPZ)

·         Infrastructure (Railway, Roads, Telecommunication, Water Supply) etc.

Energy Outlook

Sierra Leone is far down the under-exploited curve in terms of its energy endowment. The fact is, there are untapped energy resources, that the nation needs these resources, and that the energy industry can coordinate the exploitation of these resources with less environmental impact. Sierra Leone’s indigenous energy resources of a renewable nature which include biomass, solar, wind and hydropower has the potential to provide opportunities for Sierra Leonean households at all levels. The country’s biomass volume is about 656,000 tons of crop wastes. It has an annual energy potential of 2,700 GWh that can be exploited for cooking, lighting and some power applications. A commercially viable biomass supply therefore exists but discussion about biomass facilities has not attracted much discussion and promotion by the government. The Government of Sierra Leone has not seriously addressed energy, fuel and water efficiency in all sectors of economic activity, and has not industrialized capacities for optimal use of natural resources for sustainable biomass (unicellular-energy crops-residues-waste). But notwithstanding its lack of interest in bio-prospecting, the government is not going to stand in the way if traditional biomass firms in Europe and the United States are interested in developing this potential in Sierra Leone.

The country also has a solar radiation potential of between 1460 kWh/m2/yr and 1800 kWh/m2/yr annually. This can be exploited for lighting and water pumping, among other applications. These resources provide an intriguing glimpse of a nation that might have had a sustainable supply of power and profitable exploitation of its promising energy resources, had energy efficiency remained a core value of the country after independence. The goal for sustained economic growth and development should be seen in terms of managing the full utilization of these resources.

The hydro potential in the country has also been an epic story. The network of rivers in the country provides an opportunity for hydroelectricity with over 21 sites already identified as capable of producing potential hydro power. The conservatively estimated output at 1,200MW, recorded in the 1996 Power Sector Master Plan by Lahmeyer International, is necessitated by the country’s extensive network of rivers and tributaries. The completion of the current Bumbuna project (Phase I capacity 50 MW, total capacity 275 MW) and the envisaged Bekongor project (Bekongor III capacity 85 MW, total capacity 200 MW) – two of the many large projects that are economically exploitable – is good for the development of the country and for Sierra Leone jobs. But the political will has to be there to get the Bumbuna project to 100% completion. There is also the need to create the supporting environment for private companies to invest in mini-hydro, or “run-of-the-river” hydro power stations. The Bumbuna project, which “can eventually become the backbone of a national grid, has the potential to make a substantial positive impact on the national electricity supply” (CEMMAT Policy Document, 2004).

In terms of power infrastructure, the national power stations in the major cities and towns, which are really a collection of regional power stations, needs both new infrastructure and new ideas. “Most of the provincial stations and networks are in a state of total disrepair. The cost required to get them back to their pre-1994 levels is estimated at Euro 13 million” (CEMMAT Policy Document, 2004). The Bo-Kenema Power Services (BKPS) which has a mixed hydro-thermal operation capacities of 5MW and 4MW at Bo and Dodo (Kenema) respectively faces the same management problems with its commercial operations as NPA. Rural electricity supply is non-existent. A new electricity policy is overdue, though the specifics matter, the CEMMATS draft on energy policy is instructive in this respect.

There are fairly quantified fossil fuels (hydrocarbons) with commercial value in Sierra Leone. These include significant ignite deposits and crude oil which have not been exploited. These fossil resources have not been properly assessed to determine their potential value for practical and profitable exploration. Though previous administrations had offered to sell concessions for prospecting for oil and other valuable mineral resources in the country, there had always been institutional secrecy surrounding the potential existence of oil as a source of wealth creation for Sierra Leone. “The location, extent, and quality of the find have remained a subject of uninformed speculation, intense curiosity, and often-wild conjecture. It is a state of affairs to which both official secrecy and the lack of transparency in the conduct of public affairs in Sierra Leone have largely contributed” (Focus Sierra Leone). The Petroleum Resources Unit, under the authority of the current President and headed by a Director–General continues to oversee the possibilities of exploration of these petroleum resources especially with European and/or American investment companies. It is the position of the government of President Koroma that whatever economic benefits that are attached to the exploration of fossil fuels should be in the interest of national development.

Good governance groups and the masses roundly criticized previous administrations for inadequate measures on energy supplies in the country. Previous administrations failed to put real dollars in the energy sector where they would have had a direct impact on advancing adequate and sustainable supply of electricity in the country. More opportunities could also have been created to effectively support other forms of renewable energy. All in all, the energy potential is undoubtedly great. But more emphasis has to be placed on a more investment-friendly energy policy, particularly on opening the energy market to huge capital investments and broadening incentives for investment. The reality is, there is the need (the market) for more domestic energy and more imported energy.

The best talents in the energy industry have to be accessed and retained to coordinate and efficiently manage an A+ energy program for Sierra Leone. The country needs a balance of vision in the form of a grand strategy to curtail the difficulties the country faces with commercial energy supplies, particularly electricity supply. Attainable short-, medium-, and long-term steps to get the country there have to be practically laid out. And while the grand strategy is being put in place, the government should not fail to connect energy to climate change. Global warming has proved to be as horrendous a global challenge as the War on Terror.

Capital Investment and the Energy Market

Certainly, one major factor for successful energy policy and management is financial resources. But the energy sector in Sierra Leone struggles with limited budgets and inadequate legislation that has not allowed for the growth of the energy sector, let alone provide a sustainable supply of electricity to the urban and rural consumers. Clearly, over the years, previous administrations were not in a position where they could afford to wisely invest or even create an enabling environment for foreign investments in the energy sector simply because of widespread corruption in public administration. The National Power Authority, for instance, has unpaid debts of Le23.4 billion and unpaid customer bills of Le16.2 billion as well as fuel bills to petroleum companies of Le8 billion. The utility authority also has a defective transmission and distribution system with 35% technical losses; and an electricity drop from 28MW from five diesel engines to 6MW from one diesel engine among other problems.

Other logistical challenges include the procurement, storage and transportation of petroleum products. “Sierra Leone is almost entirely dependent on imports for all its petroleum needs and machinery as well as spare parts” (CEMMAT Policy Document, 2004). Petroleum products are transported by road using tankers. The poor state of the roads exacerbates several problems with transportation.

In addition, increasing funds devoted to energy supply has only helped relatively little, given the impoverished state of the country. Sierra Leone does have a smaller Gross National Product (GNP) with amounts allocated to the sector way considerably less than investments made by countries with larger GNPs. However, it is not only the total amount of money from the GNP that counts, but also how that GNP allocation is supplemented by foreign direct investments and how such investments in the sector are spent.

Besides, it is possible for the government to find funds to support its energy sector. In 2001, for instance, the World Bank Group funds estimated at US$7.5 million were made available to the government of Sierra Leone under former President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah to buy a new engine to increase electricity capacity. But a used and poorly rebuilt 7.5 megawatts diesel engine was acquired.

And quite recently, “coinciding with the visit of the President of Sierra Leone to the UK, Douglas Alexander, the Secretary of State for International Development announced two programs of assistance to Sierra Leone totaling £36 million [– with] £20 million to support the building up of energy sector in Sierra Leone [that] should provide a sustainable electricity supply to the one million residents of Freetown and provide lighting and power for health centers, water pumping stations, colleges and police stations” (Press Release).

In view of all these possibilities, a perennial issue that must be addressed in order to build a sustainable capacity in the energy sector is a change of mentality in society and among decision-makers. “No capacity-building initiatives will succeed if governments and the public are not determined to change the situation” (Embo Reports). Now there is hope with the new democratic dispensation. On assumption of office, President Koroma made a pronouncement that energy is his topmost priority. To a large extent, Koroma’s Government is therefore supportive of capital investment in the energy sector. May be, what the Koroma administration also needs to do is to support a clear energy sector initiative in capacity building by addressing the problem of proper allocation of funds and managing a sustainable energy supply mechanism.

The strategy already being pursued by the Koroma administration which is the actualization of an “energy stimulus plan” for Freetown and the entire country is commendable. A Presidential Emergency Task Force has been created to oversee the increase of electricity capacity in the country. Measures have also been taken to involve private interests in the energy sector. Two 48MW independent power producer (IPP) contracts with the Nigerian investment company Income Electrix and the US investment company DELAMORE have recently been signed by the Sierra Leone Government to add to the capacity of electricity supply. Income Electrix has already shipped equipment and mobilizing to commission a 10MW generator at Black Hall Road to supply electricity to the east part of Freetown. A Sierra Leone Government partnership with the Nigerian company Income Electrix is a good investment strategy for both countries. Even though Nigeria’s focus on being a leading economy via its oil industry has its challenges, Nigeria’s share of global oil reserves is quite impressive. The challenge for Nigeria’s oil exploitation is not a scarcity of world-scale oil reservoirs, rather it is connecting those oil reserves to long-term customer commitments and the capital required to build oil refineries or multi-thousand mile pipelines. Nigeria’s oil reserves create a terrific opportunity to align and integrate with Africa, rather than holding Africa hostage to scarcity. A large part of any diplomacy with Nigeria should focus on helping Nigeria to see the benefits of such a relationship.

By and large, Sierra Leone’s energy “industry shows the potential to contribute as much as Le 46 billion (approximately US$ 16 million) annually to government revenue in terms of Excise Tax and Road Users Tax” (CEMMAT Policy Document, 2004). The potential is remarkable even when the demand for energy in the industrial and commercial sectors is mainly met by self auto-generation which has negative economic consequences. Michael Conteh, resident technical consultant who is playing a coordinating role in the Ministry of Energy and Power and its relations to the other Ministries and utility companies as well as monitoring the power system and providing technical advice to the ministry has spoken quite reassuringly about the under-exploited state of Sierra Leone’s vast energy potential. According to his expert knowledge of the energy sector, “currently, there are no programs in the country for alternative energies. Sierra Leone’s energy mix is very limited. Apart from cooking that is about 95% dependent on biomass, Sierra Leone is almost 100% dependent on imported petroleum products and electricity for all its energy needs.” Again, restoring the operations of the Sierra Leone Petroleum Refinery Corporation (SLPRC) which has a distillation potential capacity of 700,000 metric tons has the possibilities of generating more revenue for the government. The corporation requires healthy investment to sustain its distillation capacity. Bringing together the five petroleum major foreign oil and oil services companies operating in the country namely Mobil, National Petroleum Company (NP), Safecon, Unipetrol and Leonoil, and/or other investors within the SLPRC is critical to revamp the refinery’s operations and to invigorate the market’s future potential and stimulating the rise of alternatives.

Royalties Structure and the Costs of Corruption

The structure of energy royalties is spelt out in the Local Government Act, 2004 (Local Government Act, 2004). But Sierra Leone’s energy sector, with its multifaceted mix of public and private actors, has a bleak history of weak monitoring, low transparency, and inadequate civil service pay and benefits; and incentives for illicit gain are rife. The sector has the potential to generate significant cash transactions compared with other services and infrastructure sectors such as water and sanitation or use of roads. But the common forms of corruption plaguing the sector involves petty corruption which is prevalent at the interface with customers when bribes are paid to or demanded by meter readers or safety inspectors and illicit sale of fuel oils. There are also many illegal connections by low-income as well as high-income households and commercial establishments. The aggregate impact of “petty corruption” may be far from petty because losses may amount to more than $10 million each year. Inadequate revenue collection and other corrupt practices lead to deteriorating service with frequent blackouts and supply interruptions.

The viability of the energy sector thus involves a strategic study of the complex systems of sustainable power supply and revenue collection. Governments can act decisively to deal with corruption in the energy sector—most involving privatization, competition, more transparent rules, and more disclosure. Reforms in the energy sector can be in the form of selling specific activities such as the energy distribution system using prepaid meters to strategic investors with a proven track record and a long-term interest in the business. The prepaid meter system currently piloted in Freetown has the potential to increase revenue collection and reduce corruption in the sector. About 2000 prepaid meters are currently in use. The government has contracted the Chinese investment company, the Sierra Leone Gouji Investment and Development, Ltd. for supply of 100,000 prepaid meters. “Chinese influence in the investment climate is growing steadily [superseding European and US investment] to the extent that a Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry was launched in 2005. The government has been supportive of Chinese investment initiatives, apparently because of many years of Chinese government assistance to Sierra Leone. The Bintumani Hotel, ravaged by invading rebels in 1999, is on lease for 25 years to Beijing Construction. The Chinese have transformed a former home for the displaced, the National Workshop, into a showpiece tractor-assembly plant [from which the Gouji prepaid meters being piloted in Freetown are also distributed]” (African Review of Business and Technology). Nevertheless, a new Sierra Leone under President Koroma is now open for business and the reforms in the energy sector the new administration is advancing include as well more transparent market rules and coordinating an independent regulatory body with more presidential oversight to oversee the efficient management of a more creative energy sector.

Opportunities

Efforts to address energy supply and coordination challenges should be placed in a large policy framework that addresses other social issues. More notably, such strategies should be part of policies designed to use modern and efficient energy services to achieve sustainable development goals. Adequate resources ought to be made available for investment in oil exploration and development activities and there has to be investor-friendly legal and regulatory framework to attract oil exploration companies. There are issues of supply and storage limitations for various petroleum products and the necessity to re-launch refining operation in the country. And when clear and unified standards for operating retail outlets are also put in place, access to modern and efficient energy resources is ensured.

Guiding national research and development efforts to focus on these challenges will require extensive international cooperation, increases in energy sector funding and incentives for private enterprises. It will also take the creation of an atmosphere that is tolerant to the use of emerging technologies in implementing sustainable energy sector goals. Having a solid energy policy can be viewed as strategic to the country’s national interests.

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