Research Methodology – Wind Energy Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Wind Energy Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Wind Energy Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Installed capacity of wind energy
- Number of wind turbines installed
- Technological advancements in wind energy production
- Investments in wind energy infrastructure
- Incentives and subsidies offered by governments to wind energy
- Operational and maintenance costs
- Number and capacity of new wind energy projects
- Market penetration rate of wind energy
- Generation, consumption and export of wind energy
- Availability of suitable sites for wind farm installation
Key Market Indicators
- Wind energy production capacities
- Market value and volume
- Growth rate of wind energy market
- Market share of different wind turbine manufacturers
- Cost of wind energy production and how it compares to the cost of other energy sources
- Energy efficiency of wind turbines
- Level of competition in the wind energy market
- Emergence of new market players and their impact
Growth Trends
- Increasing investments in renewable energy
- Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
- Advancements in wind turbine technology
- Expansion of offshore wind energy projects
- Increasing demand for green energy
- Large scale adoption of wind energy in developing countries
- Integration of wind energy with energy storage systems
- Growth in the percentage of power generated from wind energy
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Wind Energy Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Wind Energy Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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