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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 ...

Meeting energy needs while achieving security of supply and minimising carbon emissions are key challenges facing most countries. Although nuclear is gaining support in Europe, its significance varies among European countries. While some states are not willing to take risks and are opposed to nuclear (such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Belgium...

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 study defines and discusses mega trends that would influence energy demand in China. An overview and analyses are provided concerning the energy consumption, the installed energy capacity, and the key power generation stations in China. Based on the current installed capacity, plans for future power generation infrastructures and future power ...

The past 2-3 years have witnessed an increasing interest in smart grids and smart energy. Smart meters are considered to be the first step towards smart grid implementation. The smart meter rollout in Europe is well underway, boosted by the European Union legislation to achieve 80 percent coverage by 2020. Sweden and Italy had full scale penetratio...

A growing population and improved economic conditions in the United States will raise energy consumption during the next decade. The U.S. goal of energy independence, the concern for unmet energy demand, and the growing awareness of the environmental impact of high consumption are the leading drivers behind growing interest in net-zero buildings an...

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.

This research study provides an overview of different renewable energy sources for domestic and industrial applications. The technology maturity levels are also highlighted in this research study. Additionally, the research study also covers the initiatives in promoting such renewables for increased sustainability and reduction of environmental im...