Energy

Shale gas extraction is the production of shale gas from the unconventional reserves, namely shale rock. This study provides a snapshot of shale gas development, an analysis and assessment of the impact of market and technology accelerators on shale gas development, an assessment of the stakeholder value chain and an assessment of region-wise deve...

This study provides an overview of the application of nanotechnology in sustainable energy, focusing on the use of nanotechnology in solar, wind and energy storage, such as batteries and fuel cells. The study also provides a detailed analysis of the various technology stakeholders, as well as the technology management strategies being employed to ...

This study provides a technology overview of wave power, the drawbacks in the technology, along with a detailed analysis of the technology value chain.The study also discusses in detail the funding and other support infrastructure provided by various governments. The study also charts the drivers and restraints being faced by the industry, the tech...

This issue profiles investments of $7 billion expected by petrochemical companies in Indonesia, Kuwait investing in clean fuel project for upgradation and expansion of two refineries, and a portable and easy-to-use gas detector for oil and gas industry.

Silicon-based power electronic device, the most popular and well established material technology is witnessing constant improvements with regard to power handling capability. However with silicon subjected to certain theoretical limitations, wide bandgap semiconductor materials holds promise to deliver high efficiency leading to savings in energy. ...

To improve energy efficiency, companies are increasingly researching into new methods of reducing losses during energy transmission and generation. High-temperature superconductors (HTS) have been ranked amongst the most effective technologies being developed. Besides this, the growing trend towards new power generation sources and smart grids are ...

This research service identifies nine key technology platforms that are poised to have a profound impact on the sustainable energy sector in 2012 and 2013.

This research service looks at the funding scenario and key stakeholders present in the clean and green technology in China. The research service offers an overview into the technology trends and funding resources within solar, wind, clean coal, hydro and smart grid sectors.