PLUNKETT’S SOLAR POWER, WIND POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2026

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston, Texas-based market research firm, has completed its latest research on the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.  (See: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/solar-power-wind-power-renewable-energy-industry-market-research/).  This revised and updated data is part of our massive Plunkett Research Online subscription service, where we continuously monitor the world’s 40 most vital business sectors, including such industries as retailing, artificial intelligence, health care, sports/recreation and much, much more.  Our analysts and market research continually monitor the world’s leading industries and companies and post thorough updates yearly.

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