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Plunkett's Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Almanac 2026: Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

Publisher Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Published Jan 12, 2026
Length 414 Pages
SKU # PLK20771806

Description

PLUNKETT'S SOLAR POWER, WIND POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2026

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:
  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers
Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies
  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
  • Statistical Tables
Key Questions Answered Include:
  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry

1. Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
2. Introduction
3. Solar Installations Slow Due to Government Cuts in Incentives and Tax Credits
4. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar, Quantum Dots and Solar Panel Efficiency
5. Utility Scale Solar Power Plants
6. Wind Power, Including Offshore
7. Hydroelectric Power
8. Geothermal Power
9. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
10. Ethanol Production Is Massive for Fuel Additives
11. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
12. Tidal Power
13. Green Hydrogen Draws Major Investment and Development
14. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
15. Electric Cars (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Spur Changes at Auto Makers
16. Major Technology Research in Batteries/Massive Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage
17. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
18. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
19. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted/Massive Utilities Investment Needed
20. Grid Enhancements Are Vital to Power Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Distribute Renewable Energy
21. Storage Battery Technologies and Installations Boom Worldwide
22. Safer Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in Many Nations
23. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Will Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)
24. Interest in Nuclear Fusion Grows
25. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
26. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
27. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
28. The Future of Solar, Wind and Renewable Energy

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Statistics

1. GreenTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Global Renewable Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2024
4. Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2024
5. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
6. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2021 vs. 2024
7. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990 - 2024
8. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002 - 2025
9. Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
10. Federal R&D Budget & Distribution by Agency, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
11. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2024-2026
12. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
13. Federal R&D & R&D Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
14. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
15. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
16. Federal Funding for Research, by Agency & Field of Science & Engineering, U.S.: Fiscal Year 2023
17. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2024
18. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 1st Quarter 2024

Table of Contents

414 Pages
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
1) Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry
2) Introduction
3) Solar Installations Slow Due to Government Cuts in Incentives and Tax Credits
4) Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar, Quantum Dots and Solar Panel Efficiency
5) Utility Scale Solar Power Plants
6) Wind Power, Including Offshore
7) Hydroelectric Power
8) Geothermal Power
9) Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
10) Ethanol Production Is Massive for Fuel Additives
11) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
12) Tidal Power
13) Green Hydrogen Draws Major Investment and Development
14) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
15) Electric Cars (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Spur Changes at Auto Makers
16) Major Technology Research in Batteries/Massive Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage
17) Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
18) Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
19) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted/Massive Utilities Investment Needed
20) Grid Enhancements Are Vital to Power Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Distribute Renewable Energy
21) Storage Battery Technologies and Installations Boom Worldwide
22) Safer Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in Many Nations
23) Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Will Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)
24) Interest in Nuclear Fusion Grows
25) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
26) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
27) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
28) The Future of Solar, Wind and Renewable Energy
Chapter 2: Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Statistics
GreenTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Renewable Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2024
Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2024
Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2021 vs. 2024
Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990 - 2024
Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002 - 2025
Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
Federal R&D Budget & Distribution by Agency, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2024-2026
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
Federal R&D & R&D Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025
Federal Funding for Research, by Agency & Field of Science & Engineering, U.S.: Fiscal Year 2023
Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2024
Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 1st Quarter 2024
Chapter 3: Important Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 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 Data Profiles on Each of THE RENEWABLE ENERGY 250
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Glossary

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