The Future of Distributed Generation

March 26, 2012 - PRLog -- The shift to a distributed generation model will challenge the business model of existing traditional utilities and generators as the demand for centrally generated power falls. These companies will need to adapt if they are to survive. It will also have social implications that extend beyond the electricity system itself as consumers take control of where and how they generate their electricity.

Report Scope:

* Realize up to date competitive intelligence through a comprehensive review of distributed generation technologies concepts.
* Assess the emerging trends in distributed generation technologies.
* Identify which key trends will offer the greatest growth potential and learn which technology trends are likely to allow greater market impact.
* Compare how manufacturers are developing distributed generation technologies.
* Quantify costs of distributed generation technologies, with comparisons against forms of power, installation costs, and cost of electricity.

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Report Highlights

A 13.7MW aeroderivative gas turbine with an electrical output efficiency of 34.9% will show an overall efficiency of 77.6% in a CHP configuration whereas an 11.3MW industrial turbine with a simple cycle efficiency of 29.8% can achieve 80.5% in the CHP configuration.

A 300kW gas engine in a combined heat and power system for a commercial building costs around $2,000/kW. Meanwhile the cost of a cogeneration system for a waste treatment plant is around $2,350/kW - $4,250/kW depending on the size and number of engines.

SOFC units can achieve practical efficiencies of 50%, somewhat lower than the theoretical efficiency of around 60%. However the extremely high operating temperature means that waste heat from the cell can be used to drive an auxiliary gas turbine, pushing theoretical efficiency to 70%.

Reasons to Get this Report:

* What are the drivers shaping and influencing distributed generation development in the electricity industry?
* What does distributed generation cost? What will it cost in the future?
* Which distributed generation technology types will be the winners and which the losers in terms of power generated, cost, and viability?
* Which distributed generation technology types are likely to find favor with manufacturers moving forward?
* Which emerging technologies are gaining in popularity and why?

Partial Table of Contents:

DATAMONITOR VIEW

* Catalyst
* Summary
* In this month's MarketWatch

INDUSTRY UPDATE

* News in brief

NEW FOOD REVIEW

* New product review: nutritionally enhanced broccoli emerges as new "super superfood"
* Cakes and pastries, December 2010 to November 2011: top flavors in new products in Asia Pacific
* New food launches by category, September to November 2011: yogurt livens up in South and Central America
* Product claims: new food launches in Europe, September to November 2011

NEWS

* Company strategy
* Stevia Corp enters into cooperative agreement in Vietnam
* FrieslandCampina and Hurks begin construction of new innovation center
* Andersons appoints new COO
* Dunkin' Donuts opens new restaurant in China
* ADM-Benson Quinn and UFC to build and operate grain elevator in Brownton
* Wendy's opens first joint venture restaurant in Japan
* Pizza Inn appoints new CFO
* Cargill to invest $20 million to modernize soybean crushing plant
* Nestle to set up coffee demonstration farm in India
* Smashburger partners with QSR to expand footprint into Latin America
* Campbell appoints president of North American operations
* Sara Lee appoints CEO of North American retail and foodservice business
* Ark Restaurants' president and COO to retire
* Nestle opens new factory in Turkey
* Just-Eat appoints new chairman
* SaltWorks opens new gourmet salt factory
* J Sainsbury Q3 like-for-like sales increase
* Financial results
* Sorbic annual income decreases
* Sanford yearly profit down
* ConAgra Foods reports lower Q2 net income, provides outlook for fiscal 2012
* General Mills reports lower Q2 net income, provides guidance for fiscal 2012
* Cargill Q2 earnings decrease 88%
* Marks & Spencer Q3 like-for-like sales up in UK

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: KRAFT FOODS, INC.

* Kraft Foods and SodaStream enter into strategic partnership
* Business description
* SWOT analysis
* Strengths
* Weaknesses
* Opportunities
* Threats

APPENDIX

* Further reading
* On-trend Foodservice Concepts
* Private Label Evolution in Australia
* Successes and Failures in Consumer Packaged Goods Innovation and Marketing in 2011
* The Future of Candy: Trends & Innovations to Lead Confectionery into a Profitable New Decade
* What Does Today's Data Say About Tomorrow's Weight Management Market?
* Organics in Australia
* Shopper Insights in India

ABOUT MARKETWATCHES

* Editors
* Ask the analyst
* Disclaimer

TABLES

* Table: Top claims in new food launches in Europe, September to November 2011, and growth compared to September to November 2010
* Table: Key facts
* Table: SWOT analysis

FIGURES

* Figure: Apio Eat Smart Beneforte Broccoli
* Figure: Baby Leaf Mixed Leaves
* Figure: Le Naturelle Eggy Mousse for Omelets, Pancakes, and Scrambled Eggs
* Figure: Monini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Figure: Royal Selection Belberry Delice Fromage & Fruit Jam - Rhubarb & Muscat Wine, Apricot & Cumin, Fig & Black Pepper, Raspberry & Star Anise
* Figure: Glico Banana Boys Lactic Ice - Choco Banana Mocha

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