Nanotechologies for the Energy Market - Residential & Commercial Use

SUMMARY

The increasing desire for energy independence in the face of growing global competition for oil, Middle Eastern political instability and concerns over carbon emissions is causing many energy companies to look for technological solutions.

A new report from Cientifica, "Nanotechnologies for the Residential and Commercial Energy Markets" indicates that the primary impact of nanotechnologies will be in more efficient use of existing resources rather than the creation of new supplies from solar and hydrogen based technologies.

Using a new economic model based on primary research that quantifies the impact and diffusion of nanotechnologies over time, allowing accurate quantification of market impacts.

The report concludes that

• The most immediate opportunities lie in saving energy through the use of advanced materials and this is already a $1.6 billion dollar market, predicted to rise to$ 51 billion by 2014
• Despite advances in battery technology, hydrogen storage and fuel cells, energy saving technologies will exhibit faster growth, accounting for 75% of the market for nanotechnologies in 2014, up from 62% in 2007
• The adoption of energy generation technologies is highly sensitive to geopolitical factors and consumer acceptance, while energy saving technologies exhibit no such problems
• Solid state lighting, nanocomposite materials, aerogels and fuel borne catalysts will have the greatest impact between now and 2014
• Compound annual growth rates are 64% for energy saving technologies and 90% for energy generation, while energy storage applications show a comparatively lowly 30%.
• Applications in transportation will increase to $50 billion by 2014 with a CAGR of 72%

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MARKET FORECAST FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

• Cientifica Nanotechnology Model
  • Definitions of Nanotechnologies
  • Major Assumptions
• The Nano-Energy Landscape
  • Energy Saving
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Production
• Overall Energy Markets By Application

INTRODUCTION

• How to Use This Report
• Objectives of the Report
• World Energy Trends
  • Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in the EU
  • Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in the USA
  • Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in China and India
  • Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in Japan
  • Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in Australia
  • Overview of the Interaction of the Energy Sector with Nanotechnologies in the Rest of the World
• Why Energy Needs Nanotechnologies
  • Market Demand Push
  • Technology Improvement
  • Environmental Issue
• The Energy Sector
  • Common Energy Source Classifications
  • Renewable Energy Conversions
  • Energy Storage Technologies
• Value Chain And Value-Added Points Of Nanotechnology In The Energy Sector
  • Energy Sector Value Chain
  • Value-Added Points of Nanotechnology in the Energy Value Chain
• Key Drivers of Nanotechnology Applications in the Energy Sector
• Challenge of Nanotechnology Applications in the Energy Sector
  • Cost Issues
  • Safety Issues
  • Commercialization Issues
  • Infrastructural Issues
  • Intellectual Property Issues

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

• Summary Of Nanotechnology Applications In The Energy Sector
• Introduction
• Nanotechnologies For Sustainability And Efficiency Of Fossil Fuels/Energy Saving
  • Lighter and Stronger Materials
  • Thermal Management
  • Solid-State Lighting - More Efficient Lighting Point Sources
  • More Efficient Lighting For Large Areas
  • Efficient Combustion
• Nanotechnologies for Energy Conversion / Production
  • Solar Photovoltaics (PV) - Solar Cells
  • Hydrogen Conversion
  • Waste Heat Recovery/Thermoelectricity
  • Solar Thermal Energy
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Biomass
• Nanotechnologies for Energy Storage
  • Rechargeable Batteries
  • Hydrogen Storage - Fuel Cells
  • Supercapacitors

APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN ENERGY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE

• Summary of Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
• Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
  • Nanomaterials for Power-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Buildings
  • Nanosensors for Smart Houses
  • Energy-Efficient Lightening Sources
• Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
  • Products and Markets
  • Costs and Benefits
• Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
  • Drivers and Barriers
  • Market Forecast
  • Roadmap
• The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use

FINDINGS

APPENDIX I: NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY APPLICATIONS MATRIX

APPENDIX II: PROMISING NANOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY

SECTOR

APPENDIX III: NANOTECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

Table of Exhibits

• Exhibit 1: Sustained Growth of Energy Demand 1860-2060
• Exhibit 2: Delivered Energy Consumption by Sector 1980-2030
• Exhibit 3: Nanotechnology Energy Markets
• Exhibit 4: Market Breakdown 2007
• Exhibit 5: Market Breakdown 2014
• Exhibit 6: Nanotechnologies for Energy Saving Applications Market
• Exhibit 7: Nanomaterials In Insulation
• Exhibit 8: Nanomaterials as a Percentage of the Total Insulation Market
• Exhibit 9: Total Market for Solid State Lighting Using Nanomaterials
• Exhibit 10: Global Nano Fuel Borne Catalyst Market
• Exhibit 11: Value of CNT Composites Used For Weight Reduction In Transport and Automotive Applications
• Exhibit 12: Nanotechnologies For Energy Storage
• Exhibit 13: Nanotechnology For Energy Production Market
• Exhibit 14: 2007 Market by Application
• Exhibit 15: 2014 Market by Application
• Exhibit 16: Market Evolution by Application
• Exhibit 17: Relevant Product Development Stages for the Different Company Types
• Exhibit 18: Share of Energy Sources in Total Energy Consumptions in European Commission Countries 1990-2030 (in percentage)
• Exhibit 19: Gross Inland Energy Consumption by Country 1990-2003
• Exhibit 20: Global Total Primary Energy Demand 1971-2031(Mtoe)
• Exhibit 21: World Primary Energy Consumption in 2004 (Quadrillion Btu)
• Exhibit 22: Renewable Power Capacities in 2004 (GW) for Developing Countries, EU, and Top Five Individual Countries (excluding large hydropower)
• Exhibit 23: The Top Ten Applications of Nanotechnology for Developing Countries
• Exhibit 24: Progress in PV Efficiencies
• Exhibit 25: Hydrogen Conversion Technologies and Applications
• Exhibit 26: Comparison of Energy/Power in Different Storage Technologies
• Exhibit 27: Energy Value Chain
• Exhibit 28: Value-Added Points of Nanotechnology in the Energy Value Chain
• Exhibit 29: Key Drivers of Nanotechnology Applications in the Energy Sector
• Exhibit 30: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in Energy Sectors
• Exhibit 42: Potential Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for Residential and commercial Use
• Exhibit 43: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanomaterials in Energy for Residential and Commercial Use
• Exhibit 44: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications In Energy Residential and Commercial Use
• Exhibit 45: Energy Consumption in Residential and Commercial Sector Source (quadrillion Btu, unless otherwise noted)
• Exhibit 46: Residential Market
• Exhibit 47: The Roadmap for Future Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy for for Residential and Commercial Uses