Research and Markets: Next 'Big Thing' in the Energy Sector: Strategic Assessment of the European Market for Alternative Energy Storage Solutions

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/03f286/strategic_assessme) has
announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Assessment of
the European Market for Alternative Energy Storage Solutions" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Strategic Assessment of the
European Market for Alternative Energy Storage Solutions analyses key
alternative energy storage technologies in the European market. In this
research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following
technologies: thermal energy storage, compressed air energy storage, flywheel,
fuel cells and ultracapacitors.

Alternative Energy Storage Solutions Emerge as the Next 'Big Thing' in the
Energy Sector

Alternative energy storage solutions are now opening up as a significant
industry with immense potential. Different technologies in the developmental,
near-commercialisation and commercialised stages are garnering increasing
attention. Catering to specialised applications and end-user markets, these
technologies have enormous potential and, if understood and utilised
appropriately, can be highly beneficial to end users in the long term.

"The need for environment-friendly storage technologies rather than conventional
batteries is promoting interest in novel energy storage technologies," says the
analyst of this research. "Moreover, the demand for storage solutions with a
long lifetime is supporting R&D into new technologies." The future of the energy
market hinges largely on environmental concerns. Heightened anxiety over the
environmental pollution caused by traditional lead-acid batteries has prompted
several manufacturers to foray into green energy storage methods. Manufacturers
in the alternative energy storage industry are attempting to devise
cost-effective solutions that address energy storage concerns in a specialised
way.

High Costs Threaten Uptake

The high cost of alternative energy storage solutions is threatening market
prospects. It is likely to hinder large-scale commercialisation and result in
limited uptake. "Consumers focusing on short-term benefits rather than long-term
returns are discouraged by the high initial investment required by alternative
energy storage technologies," explains the analyst. "The sizeable outlay
required for alternative energy storage technologies in comparison to
conventional batteries is dampening demand for the former."

Understanding the most suitable application and identifying the appropriate end
user market for each technology is critical to boosting uptake. Market
participants need to focus on R&D in order to reduce costs. To support volume
sales, companies also need to educate consumers on the specific and effective
uses of alternative energy storage as well as emphasise the advantages of
various technologies. "Manufacturers are confident of achieving significant
reductions in the prices of alternative energy storage solutions over the next
five years," notes the analyst. "In addition, enlightening consumers about these
technologies will enable manufacturers to tap into unprecedented opportunities
for growth and expansion."

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Project Scope and Definitions

3. Major Drivers

4. Key Issues

5. Other Issues

6. Technology Analysis

7. Distribution Channel Analysis

8. Purchasing Criteria

9. Competitive Analysis

10. Business Potential Analysis

11. Pricing Analysis

12. End-user Market Analysis

13. Economic Slowdown Analysis

14. Flywheels

15. Flywheels Strengths and Weaknesses

16. Flywheel Market Trend Analysis

17. Fuel Cells

18. Fuel Cells Strengths and Weaknesses

19. Fuel Cells Market Trend Analysis

20. Ultra capacitors

21. Ultra capacitors Strengths and Weaknesses

22. Ultra capacitors Market Trend Analysis

23. Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

24. CAES Strengths and Weaknesses

25. CAES Market Trend Analysis

26. Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

27. TES Strengths and Weaknesses

28. TES Market Trend Analysis

29. Conclusion

30. About Frost & Sullivan

31. Who is Frost & Sullivan

32. What Makes Us Unique

33. T.E.A.M Methodology

34. Global Perspective

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