HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

With astonishing speed, the entertainment, media, and publishing industries have digitized, evolving into a highly dynamic industry, interconnected by global digital platforms in a manner that few people could even have conceived of a few decades ago.  This has transformed the entertainment industry into an always-on, user-controlled, portable and always-with-you experience.  Now, the industry is driven by the needs, habits, and desires of individual consumers; delivering content that is easy to time-shift, accessible as customized digital streams; serving up news, entertainment, movies, ebooks and music on demand.  If you don’t know what you want to watch, listen to or read, the best digital platforms push suggestions to you.

Entertainment and media, as a broad sector, are somewhat unique in that revenues are generated by multiple methods.  Primarily, these methods are:  1) outright purchase, such as the download of an ebook or the purchase of a magazine or a movie theater ticket; 2) subscription, such as cable TV fees, Netflix fees or subscriptions to magazines or to music on Pandora; and 3) advertising fees.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in the Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-427-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-752-7 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 574      

Statistical Tables Provided: 17

Companies Profiled: 408

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting business including:

1. Introduction to the Entertainment & Media Industry
2. TVs are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories Like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
3. Apple’s iTunes Set the Standard in the Music Industry, but Digital Sales Slow
4. Broadcast Radio Stations on the Internet/The Era of Digital Radio Begins
5. Cable and Satellite TV Struggle with Cord-Cutting/Cheaper Streaming Options Proliferate, Including Netflix
6. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market
7. China and India Expand Film and TV Production Activity
8. Global Internet Market Tops 3.5 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
9. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
10. Mobile Videos and TV Gain Smartphone Users
11. Newspapers and Magazines See Excellent Growth in in Digital Editions and Apps
12. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers
13. Virtual Reality and 3-D Games Open New Opportunities/Immersion Games to Grow
14. Global Mobile Apps Revenues to Hit $77 Billion Yearly in 2017
15. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems

Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting Industry Statistics

1. Entertainment & Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2011-2016
3. Estimated U.S. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2011-2016
4. Personal Consumption Expenditures for Recreation, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2015
5. Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2016
6. Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2016
7. Book Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue, Inventories & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2016
8. Motion Picture & Video Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2011-2016
9. Sound Recording Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2011-2016
10. Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.:  2011-2016
11. Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2011-2016
12. Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.:  2011-2016
13. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.:  2011-2016
14. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2016
15. Estimated Export Revenue for Information Sector Firms, U.S.: 2011-2015
16. Employment & Earnings in Selected Entertainment & Media Occupations, U.S.: May 2015
17. Employment in Selected Information & Entertainment Industries, U.S.: 2011-October 2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Xaxis
• Belo Corp
• Disney Media Networks
• About Inc
• CBS Radio
• ACME Communications Inc
• Activision Blizzard Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Advance Publications Inc
• Netflix Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

There is a broad, global focus today on energy as an economic, geopolitical and strategic resource.  In addition, there is an intense interest in the potential environmental consequences of energy production, and a steady push toward adoption of energy conservation technologies and practices.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top [Number] companies in the Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-423-6 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-748-0 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 681             

Statistical Tables Provided: 44

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the energy & utilities, oil & gas business including:

1. Energy Industry Introduction
2. A Brief History of Electricity Production, Oil Prices and Reserves
3. Smart Meters Now Installed in Millions of Homes, but Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Dynamic Pricing
4. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
5. Global Shale Gas Resources Revolutionize the Energy Industry
6. LNG Projects Boom, Including Floating Plants (FLNG)/America Begins LNG Exports
7. Oil Field Services Gain from Advanced Technologies/Firms Endure Revenue Decline and Layoffs
8. Extremely Deep Oil and Gas Fields Offshore of the West and East Coasts of Africa
9. Promising Deepwater Fields Offshore of Brazil, and a Major Discovery Nearby in Guyana
10. Energy Demand Climbs in India and China/Nuclear, Hydro and Gas Projects Grow, but Coal Remains Dominant
11. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
12. U.S. Coal Industry Suffers, while Coal Use Grows Dramatically in India and China
13. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China, the UK and the Middle East
14. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
15. Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Results

Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Statistics

Overview of the Energy Industry

1. Global Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: 2014-2015
2. U.S. Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. U.S. Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: Selected Years, 1990-2015
4. U.S. Energy Intensity: 1980-2040
5. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2015
6. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2015
7. Total U.S. Energy Consumption: 2014-2040
8. Energy Consumption & Expenditures Indicators, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2015
9. Energy Imports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
10. Energy Exports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
11. Total Energy Imports, Net Energy Imports & Petroleum Imports, U.S.: 1970-2015
12. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2014-2016
13. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2015-2017
14. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors

II. Electricity

1. Electricity Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
2. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2016
3. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2015
4. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-July 2016
5. Average Retail Prices of Electricity Sold by U.S. Electric Utilities: Selected Years, 1960-2015
6. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source

III. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy

1. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
2. Petroleum Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
3. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2015
4. Crude Oil Domestic First Purchase Prices, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2015
5. Landed Costs of U.S. Crude Oil Imports from Selected Countries: Selected Years, 1975-2016
6. Petroleum Imports by Country of Origin, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2015
7. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2015
8. Refinery Sales Prices & Refinery Profit Margins for Selected Petroleum Products, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2015 Petroleum Consumption by the Transportation Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
9. Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995-December 2015
10. Top World Oil Reserves by Country: 2015
11. Top World Oil Producers: 2015
12. Top World Oil Importers: 2012
13. Top World Oil Exporters: 2012
14. Top World Oil Consumers: 2015
15. Coal Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
16. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
17. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2015
18. Annual U.S. Shale Gas Production: 2005-2040
19. The 15 Largest Nuclear Reactors in the U.S.

IV. Renewable Energy

1. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
2. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
3. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2015
4. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2015

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ameren Corporation
• Denbury Resources Inc
• ABB Ltd
• Geokinetics Inc
• Goodrich Petroleum Corporation
• AES Corporation (The)
• Adams Resources & Energy Inc
• Southern Company Gas
• Alliance Resource Partners LP
• Alliant Energy Corporation

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, E-Commerce & Internet Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global internet audience continues to grow steadily, with the worldwide base of broadband internet users (including fixed and wireless) in the 3.5 billion range as 2017 began.  This vast base of high speed internet users encourages businesses to innovate in order to offer an ever-evolving array of online services.  Sectors that are growing very rapidly online include the sale of entertainment products, travel, apparel and consumer electronics.  Even groceries have moved into the fast lane, as online grocery sales are growing quickly in the U.S. thanks to a growing list of same-day delivery options.  The most powerful trends on the internet include access via wireless devices, the migration of entertainment, including TV programming, to the web and cloud-based software-as-a-service.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 450 companies in the E-Commerce & Internet Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-429-8 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-754-1 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 667             

Statistical Tables Provided: 15

Companies Profiled: 441

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the e-commerce & internet business including:

1. Introduction to the E-Commerce & Internet Business

2. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges

3. Global Internet Market Tops 3.5 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless

4. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future

5. HTML5 Makes Web Pages More Interactive, Sets up the Semantic Web 3.0 of the Future

6. VOIP (Telephony over the Internet) Continues to Revolutionize the Telecommunications Industry

7. Social Media Generates $31 Billion in Global Online and Mobile Ad Revenues

8. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Continue Strong Growth in Bookings/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer

9. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face New Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 31 Million Subscribers

10. Cable and Satellite TV Struggle with Cord-Cutting/Cheaper Streaming Options Proliferate, Including Netflix

11. The “Internet of Things (IoT)” and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology

12. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models

13.  “Sharing Economy” Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway and Many Global Competitors

14. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems

15. Financial Technology (FinTech) Is Driven by Mobile Payments, Lending, Insurance and Online “Robo Advisors”

E-Commerce & Internet Industry Statistics

1. E-Commerce & Internet Business Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2007-3rd Quarter 2016

3. E-Commerce Related Services Quarterly Revenue, U.S.: 2015-3rd Quarter 2016

4. U.S. Retail Trade Sales, Total & E-commerce: 2013-3rd Quarter 2016

5. Total & E-commerce Sales for Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses, By Merchandise Line, U.S.: 2013-3rd Quarter 2016

6. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015

7. Internet Access Technologies Compared

8. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2016

9. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, by Speed, U.S.: 2012-2015

10. Home Broadband Adoption Demographics, U.S.: 2013 and 2015

11. Smartphone Adoption Demographics, U.S.: December 2015

12. Internet Users by Demographic Group, U.S.: 2015

13. Amazon.com, Inc. Annual Sales & Income: 2010-2016

14. Employment in E-commerce & Internet-related Fields, U.S.: 1998-2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Xaxis

• 1-800 Contacts Inc

• 1-800-Flowers.com Inc

• Adobe Systems Inc

• Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)

• A B Watley Group Inc

• About Inc

• Acxiom Corp

• AdStar Inc

• ADTRAN Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Computers, Software, Hardware & Technology Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The InfoTech industry is a truly globalized sector. Estimated global spending for InfoTech (including hardware, software, services and telecommunications) for 2015 was $3.828 trillion, up from $3.737 trillion the previous year. Emerging markets are of extreme importance to the IT sector. The number of wireless subscriptions worldwide is soaring while the number of laptop and tablet owners is also growing at a rapid rate in emerging nations. Low prices for equipment and services are fueling this boom. The InfoTech industry’s footprint goes beyond smartphones and PCs with the expansion of broadband sources allowing high-speed access to information and media, the increasing use of computerized systems in business and healthcare, and high-tech approaches to logistics and supply chain strategies.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in the Computers, Software, Hardware & Technology Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-428-1 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-753-4 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 649             

Statistical Tables Provided: 14

Companies Profiled: 482

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the computers, software, hardware & technology business including:

1. Introduction to the InfoTech Industry
2. Hot Fields Within Computer Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Big Data
3. Tablets and Smartphones Cause Decline in PC and Laptop Computer Market
4. Computer and Smartphone Markets in India and China Targeted by Manufacturers
5. Domestic Manufacturing and Investment Grow
6. Supercomputing Hits 93.01 Petaflops/IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
7. New Semiconductors Provide Higher Speeds and Lower Power Consumption/China
8. Invests in Domestic Chip Manufacturing and Research
9. Open Source Systems Grow/New Operating Systems Launch
10. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
11. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
12. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
13. Google, CableVision, FreedomPop and Republic Wireless Bypass Cellular Networks with Wi-Fi
14. Global Internet Market Tops 3.5 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
15. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
16. TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and
17. Chromecast Stream Content
18. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
19. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
20. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard
21. Silicon Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Memristors/Nanotechnology to Create Powerful Semiconductors with Advantages Over Silicon
22. Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense NRAM Digital Memory of the Future
23. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
24. Voice Recognition Changes the Wireless World/Enables New Bots and Hardware
25. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
26. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
27. Technologies
28. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by
29. Nanotechnology
30. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into
31. Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
32. Virtual Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion
33. Games to Grow
34. Cloud Computing Squeezes the Outsourcing Industry

Computers, Software, Hardware & Technology Industry Statistics

1. InfoTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
3. U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2015-2016
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2010-2016
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals:  Estimated Revenue & Expenses,
6. U.S.: 2010-2015
7. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2007-3rd Quarter 2016
8. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2010-2nd Quarter 2016
9. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2008-2016
10. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.:  2010-
11. 2nd Quarter 2016
12. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
13. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2016
14. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2010-October 2016
15. InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2000-October 2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Adobe Systems Inc
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• Activision Blizzard Inc
• Acxiom Corp
• Omron Adept Technologies Inc
• ADTRAN Inc
• Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
• Affiliated Computer Services Inc
• Akamai Technologies Inc
• ASG Technologies Group Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report on trends affecting job seekers, Mid-Size U.S. Employers Almanac, 2017 edition.

Job seekers in 2017 should see reasonably strong hiring and rising wages, if the low unemployment rates seen in late 2016 continue, and if confidence is reasonably high for both consumers and business leaders. Job seekers who want good positions with good pay must be extremely well prepared for the process of seeking a job.  A large part of the preparation requires that they do meaningful research into prospective employers and the industries in which they operate.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies for Mid-Size Employers and names top trends affecting job seekers for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-432-8 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-757-2 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Job market trends analysis, data and competitive intelligence
• Employment forecasts and statistics
• Important Contacts for Job Seekers
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading employers
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

Pages: 627             

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 513

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $349.99

This feature-rich book covers major trends affecting job seekers—everything you need to know about major U.S. employers including:

1. U.S. Job Market Overview
2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3. Unemployment in the U.S. Is Down Substantially Compared to the Recent Past
4. Consumers Spend Less, Save More Than During the Last Boom, Affecting a Wide Variety of Companies
5. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7. Millions Working as Temps
8. Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
9. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
10. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Employment Statistics

1. U.S. Employment Statistics Overview: 2015-2016
2. U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2016
3. Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2004, 2014 & Projected 2024
4. Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: December 2015 vs. December 2016
5. U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2015
6. Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2016
7. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2016
8. Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
9. Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2014-2024
10. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2014-2024
11. Industries with the Largest Employment Decline, U.S.: 2014-2024

Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers

1. 7 Keys for Job Seekers
2. Financial Stability
3. Growth Plans
4. Research & Development Programs
5. Product Launch & Production
6. Marketing & Distribution Methods
7. Employee Benefits
8. Quality of Work Factors
9. Other Considerations

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The businesses of chemicals, coatings and plastics are closely linked, and those sectors, in turn, are closely linked to the oil and gas industry.  This is a research-based industry that requires massive capital expenditures on the production end. The chemicals industry is also a cyclical business, highly subject to costs for basic commodities (especially oil and gas) and open to rapid changes in fortune due to the ups and downs of the global economy. However, long-term trends point to increasing demand for many types of chemical products.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-412-0 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-737-4 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 542             

Statistical Tables Provided: 20

Companies Profiled: 396

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the chemicals, coatings & plastics business including:

1. Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
2. Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs
3. Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
4. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
5. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
6. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
7. Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform
8. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
9. Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
10. Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
11. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
12. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
13. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials

Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics

1. Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
10. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2014
11. Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly, January 1992-April 2016
12. Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments & Inventories in the Chemicals, Plastics &
13. Rubber Products Industries, U.S.: February-April 2016
14. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2008-April 2016
15. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2015
16. Crude Oil Production & Oil Well Productivity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2015
17. Top World Oil Producers: 2015
18. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-February 2016
19. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2015
20. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2015

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• Air Products and Chemicals Inc
• AkzoNobel NV
• Albemarle Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Ashland Inc
• Ball Corporation
• Bridgestone Bandag LLC
• BASF SE
• Lanxess AG

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Biotechnology, Drugs & Genetics Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Biotechnology can be defined as the use of living organisms (such as bacteria), biological processes, or biological systems in order to create a desired end result or end product. Primary markets for biotechnology include:  1) Agriculture, where genetically-modified seeds are now in wide use in many nations. 2) The manufacture of enzymes for food processing or converting organic matter into ethanol for fuel. 3) Pharmaceuticals, where biotechnology creates such therapies as antibodies, interleukins and vaccines based on living organisms to target specific cellular conditions. Analysts estimate global biotech industry revenues for publicly-held companies at $132.7 billion in 2015, up from $123.1

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Biotechnology, Drugs & Genetics Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-415-1 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-740-4 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 559             

Statistical Tables Provided: 16

Companies Profiled: 392

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the biotechnology, drugs & genetics business including:

1. The State of the Biotechnology Industry Today
2. Major Drug Companies Acquire or Partner With Smaller Biotech Firms
3. From Korea to India to Singapore to China, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech Development
4. Patients’ Genetic Profiles Plummet in Price as DNA Sequencing Technologies Advance
5. Gene Therapies Target Defective Genes/CRISPR Advances DNA Editing
6. New Blockbuster Drugs Come to Market/ Drug Prices Soar/Generics Offer Some Relief
7. Biotech and Orphan Drugs Create New Revenues for Drug Firms
8. Biosimilars (Generic Biotech Drugs) Receive FDA Guidelines for Accelerated Approval/Competition Will Be Fierce
9. Stem Cells—Multiple Sources Stem from New Technologies
10. Nanotechnology Converges with Biotech
11. Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds and Crops Planted in Dozens of Nations/Agribio R&D Investment Is High
12. Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Prompt Controversy, Labeling and Legislation
13. Biopharming, Development of Transgenic, Plant-Based Pharmaceuticals
14. Cloning of Farm Animals/Meat and Cheese Substitutes Created in Laboratories/Eggless and Vegan Food Substitutes Gain Market Share
15. Immunotherapy Promises New Approach to Fighting Cancers

Biotech & Genetics Industry Statistics

1. Biotech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. The U.S. Drug Discovery & Approval Process
3. U.S. FDA New Drug (NDA) and Biologic (BLA) Approvals, 2015
4. U.S. Pharmaceutical R&D Spending Versus the Number of New Molecular Entity (NME)

Approvals: 1993-2015

5. Employment in Life & Physical Science Occupations by Business Type, U.S.: May 2015
6. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for General Science & Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2014-2016
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
8. U.S. Prescription Drug Expenditures, Aggregate & Per Capita Amounts, Percent Distribution: 2008-2024
9. Prescription Drug Expenditures, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2024
10. Total U.S. Biotechnology Patents Granted per Year by Patent Class: 1977-2015
11. Research Funding for Biological Sciences, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years

2015-2017

12. Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2015
13. Domestic & Foreign Pharmaceutical Sales, PhRMA Member Companies: 1980-2015
14. Sales By Geographic Area, PhRMA Member Companies: 2014
15. Domestic U.S. Biopharmaceutical R&D & R&D Abroad, PhRMA Member Companies: 1980-2015
16. Domestic U.S. Biopharmaceutical R&D & R&D Abroad Breakdown, PhRMA Member Companies: 2014

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Vericel Corporation
• Abaxis Inc
• Abbott Laboratories
• Abeona Therapeutics Inc
• Insmed Inc
• Affymetrix Inc
• Agilent Technologies Inc
• Akorn Inc
• Albany Molecular Research Inc
• Alcon Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

With few exceptions, the banking and lending industry has rebounded to a much healthier condition after suffering intensely from the Great Recession that officially ended in 2009, along with the related financial meltdown that brought the world of banking into a state of crisis.  Meanwhile, global financial regulators have steadfastly continued the struggle to improve banking reserves and oversight to the point that future meltdowns might be avoided.

Banking has become a highly globalized industry fueled by four factors:  1) the availability of global electronic networks for distribution of funds and real-time management of information; 2) the easing of local restrictions on ownership of banks by foreign entities; 3) the opportunity to serve the needs of multinational corporations; and 4) the increasing attractiveness, from a banker’s point of view, of rising household wealth in emerging economies.  New opportunities were sought out globally by major banks, especially in such booming markets as China and India.  U.S. and European banks particularly took ownership in Chinese banks.  Elsewhere, Spanish banks acquired banking firms in South America, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States (particularly in Hispanic markets within the U.S.).

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Banking, Mortgages & Credit business and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-422-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-747-3 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 595             

Statistical Tables Provided: 23

Companies Profiled: 428

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the banking, mortgages & credit business including:

1. Introduction to the Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry
2. For the Long Term in the U.S., Consumers Increase Savings/Less Inclined to Use Debt
3. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II Takes Effect
4. Banks and Mobile Apps Vie for Previously Underserved Markets, Including Hispanics
5. China Sees Growth in Online Banking and Lending
6. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars
7. Shadow Banking Soars with Non-Bank Alternatives, Online or Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
8. Online Banking Grows on Smartphones/ The Internet and ATMs Replace Tellers and Branches
9. Credit Card Technologies Advance with Embedded Chips (EMV) for Better Security
10. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
11. Near Field Communications (NFC) Changes Credit and Debit Cards
12. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone
13. Smaller Down Payments/Easier Loan Qualifications Change Mortgage Market
14. Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry
15. Hedge Funds Regroup and Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
16. Financial Technology (FinTech) Is Driven by Mobile Payments, Lending, Insurance and Simplified Online Investment Management

Banking Industry Statistics

1. U.S. Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Global Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Top 50 U.S. Bank Holding Companies: March 31, 2016
4. FDIC Insured Institution Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2016
5. Number of Failed U.S. Bank Institutions, 1980-2016
6. Deposit Insurance Fund Balance and Insured Deposits: 2008-2016
7. Assets & Liabilities of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks, Grouped by Asset Size: June 2016
8. Top Ten Federally-Chartered & State-Chartered Banks by Assets: 2016
9. Deposits, Income & Expenses of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks: 2010-June 2016
10. Assets & Liabilities of Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S.: 2011-1st Quarter 2016
11. Prime Interest Rate, U.S.: 1955-September 2016
12. Bond Yields & Interest Rates, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
13. Employment in the Banking Industry, U.S.: 2010-2016
14. Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 1996-2015
15. Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2015
16. New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started, U.S.: 1975-2015
17. Mortgage Loans Outstanding, U.S.: 1976-1st Quarter 2016
18. Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2011-1st Quarter 2016
19. Assets & Liabilities, U.S. Agency- & Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-Backed Securities by Holder: 2011-1st Quarter 2016
20. Consumer Credit Outstanding, U.S.: 1970-2016
21. Consumer Credit Outstanding by Major Holders, U.S.: 2011-2nd Quarter 2016
22. Terms of Credit at Commercial Banks, U.S.: 2011-2nd Quarter 2016
23. Loan Performance, FDIC-Insured Institutions: June 2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ace Cash Express Inc
• Alliance Data Systems Corporation
• Toyota Motor Credit Corp
• American Express Co
• General Motors Financial Company Inc
• Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc
• Annaly Capital Management Inc
• Associated Banc-Corp
• Astoria Financial Corporation
• TD Bank NA

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The automobile industry surged ahead worldwide in recent years, with particularly sharp growth in the U.S. and China.  Analysts at IHS Automotive forecast the global market at 88.12 million units for 2016. However, the combination of car sharing strategies, like ZipCar, ride sharing systems like Uber, and autonomous vehicles capable of driving themselves will have very profound effects on automobile manufacturing, usage, sales and ownership patterns.  At least in dense urban environments, the result is very likely to be a large proportion of individuals who opt to use shared vehicles rather than user-owned cars.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the automobile industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-418-2 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-743-5 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minutes video overview of this industry

Pages: 565             

Statistical Tables Provided: 25

Companies Profiled: 407

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the automobile business including:

1. Automobile Industry Introduction
2. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
3. Hybrid Cars’ Market Share Falls
4. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
5. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
6. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
7. Outsourcing of Automobile Component Manufacturing/Design
8. Optimum Lean Production Saves Manufacturing Costs
9. China Becomes the World’s Largest Auto Market but Growth Is Slowing
10. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers/Self-Driving Cars
11. Small Cars Boosted by Green Consumers and MPG Regulations
12. Car Sharing Programs (Short-Term Rentals), AKA Mobility Services, Proliferate
13. Consumers Use Bike Sharing, Car Services Like Uber, Light Rail and Ride Sharing to a Growing Extent
14. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information
15. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
16. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Drivers Allow Their Habits to be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates   

Automobile Industry Statistics

1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. General Motors Corporation Overview
3. Ford Motor Company Overview
4. Volkswagen Group Overview
5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
6. Daimler AG Overview
7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview
8. Honda Motor Co. Overview
9. U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2010-2015
10. New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2008-2015
11. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2014
12. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2016 Model Year
13. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2016 Model Year
14. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2008-2014
15. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2008-2015
16. Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2014
17. Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2015
18. Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, U.S., Monthly: January 1990-September 2015
19. Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2005-2014
20. International Retail Premium Gasoline Prices: May 1996-May 2016
21. Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995-December 2015
22. Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2010-2nd Quarter 2016
23. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2010-2nd Quarter 2016
24. Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: May 2015
25. Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2010-July 2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• AutoAlliance International Inc
• AMERCO (U-Haul)
• Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA
• AAMCO Transmissions Inc
• AB Volvo
• Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
• Dealership Holdings LLC
• ADA Sa
• Opel (Adam Opel AG)
• Advance Auto Parts Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Renewable & Alternative Energy Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Analysts at BP report that non-hydroelectric renewable power consumption grew by a respectable 15.2% worldwide during 2015(the latest year for which data is available).  Steady growth does not mean that renewables account for a large amount of the world’s energy.  Instead, non-hydroelectric renewables as a percent of global electricity generation accounted for about 6.7% in 2015. Renewable energy sources, cleaner-burning fuels, fuel-efficient automobiles, as well as homes and buildings that utilize energy-efficient materials and controls are of great appeal to the large number of consumers worldwide who have developed a true interest in sustainability or in protecting the environment.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 300 companies in the Renewable & Alternative Energy business and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-425-0 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-750-3 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 455             

Statistical Tables Provided: 32

Companies Profiled: 280

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the renewable & alternative energy business including:

1. Introduction
2. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin-Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
3. Utility-Scale Solar Plants, Including Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Are Operating, But Costs Are Massive
4. Wind, Hydroelectric, and Geothermal Power
5. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
6. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
7. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
8. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
9. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers
10. Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
11. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
12. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
13. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China, the UK and the Middle East
14. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies

Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Statistics

1. Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
4. Average Heat Content of Selected Biomass Fuels
5. Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
6. Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
7. World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2008-2040
8. World Consumption of Hydroelectricity & Other Renewable Energy by Region: 2011-2040
9. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2015-2040
10. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2015
11. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2015
12. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2015
13. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2016
14. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-July 2016
15. Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2015
16. Net Electricity Generation from Conventional Hydropower by Sector & Region, U.S.: 2013-2014
17. U.S. Historical Hydroelectric Generation Compared to 20-Year Average for 1996-2015
18. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
19. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
20. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2015
21. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2009 vs. 2015
22. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2015
23. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2009-2015
24. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2016
25. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2016
26. The 15 Largest Nuclear Reactors in the U.S.
27. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2015
28. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 3rd Quarter 2016
29. Net Electricity Generation from Wind by Region, All Sectors, U.S.: 2005-2015
30. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2015-2017
31. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2014-2016
32. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• ABB Ltd
• AES Corporation (The)
• Air Products and Chemicals Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Alstom SA
• Ultralife Corporation
• American Superconductor Corp
• Applied Materials Inc
• Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM)