Energy

Solar energy has become, and will continue to be, one of the fastest growing technologies in the global energy industry as a consequence of rising energy prices, volatility of fuel costs, and government incentives for renewable energy. This research service analyzes the global solar power market. Revenue and installed capacity forecasts to 2016 are...

Renewable energy has made strong advances in the power generation fuel mix in many developed and developing nations in the past decade. Energy-hungry nations are increasingly turning to renewables in order to meet their rapidly increasing demand. While some better established sources of renewable power, such as small hydro, biomass, wind, and incre...

The total diesel generator market in Mexico is growing because of increasing activity in the oil and gas, mining, and construction industries. However, emerging technologies threaten these growth trends. This research service presents an in-depth analysis of the Mexican diesel generator market. It covers topics such as industry challenges and trend...

The North American micro grid market is still in the early stages of commercialization despite successful deployments at university campuses and other demonstration sites for military applications. The question is whether micro grid holds the true promise of decentralized power and/or can become a solution for achieving energy efficiency. This mark...

While geothermal energy represents a clean and cost-efficient source for generating power, public funds to further develop this renewable resource in Mexico may decrease. This market insight research service provides an overview of the Mexican geothermal power generation market. An overview of Mexicos history and current involvement in geothermal...

The global market for ultracapacitors is a niche one. This study discusses current market stage along with growth drivers and restraints. It provides an overview of the global market along with geographic input. It also offers brief insights on the revenue trends and the key growth areas.

Wind resources in Mexico present significant potential of about 50 gigawatts (GW). The private sector is increasingly involved in the sponsorship and operation of wind farms due to government efforts, and more companies are generating their own electricity. This research service covers market for wind power generation. Market drivers and restraints...

The failure of the traditional model for the electricity market, which includes a large infrastructure for power generation, transmission, and distribution, is laying the groundwork for a distributed power generation (DPG) model. Key activities in isolated areas of Mexico, such as in mining and oil and gas, are expected to increase their gross ener...

Oil has become an integral part of people's day-to-day activities. To meet the growing demand, TransCanada has proposed a pipeline project to transport tar sand crude oil from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin to refineries in the United States. This Market Insight discusses the impact the oil sands have on the U.S. economy, environmental conc...