Environment

New energy-efficient luminaires allow luminaires' manufacturers to tap into opportunities both in the replacement market and fresh installations. The European Union (EU) directives aid the growth of this market, supplemented by EU initiatives, partnerships, and funded technical pilot projects. These benefit the companies in this space to strategica...

This research service analyzes the European Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) Recycling market. It describes the present status of recycling technologies and waste volume management. The WEEE covered in this research includes municipal solid waste (European Waste Catalog code 20) and industrial waste (EWC code 16). Hazardous wastes ...

The market for energy saving contract and performance contracting in Europe was worth more than 4 billion Euros in 2012. The market has been performing exceptionally well, considering the economic conditions of the past three years during for which several other building-related industries have reported negative growth levels. The outlook for the m...

Retrofitting of existing buildings contributes a major share in the European building automation systems (BAS) market. The BAS market discussed is segmented into office buildings, educational buildings, hospitals, wholesale and retail trade buildings, industrial buildings, and other building. The convergence of information communication and technol...

This research service provides an analysis of the European waste to energy (WTE) plant market for the period 20092016, with a detailed breakdown of the incineration segment. The study looks at the WTE aspect of municipal solid waste (MSW) management and covers the technology used and the age of installed units across Europe. It also describes the ...

Static water utility infrastructures are increasingly unable to cope with future demands. Climate change, water scarcity, energy costs, population shifts, budget cuts, and stricter legislation also challenge water services. At the same time, the responsibility of governments to ensure high-quality and accessible water through water and wastewater ...

During 20092011, the home automation market has gone remarkable changes that are likely to shape its future in the long term. The industry is likely to develop at a much faster pace than it is typically used to, as homes become smarter and better connected. Key developments will include the rapid introduction of new products, falling prices, the e...

This study provides an analysis of the carbon footprint reduction opportunities of water and wastewater treatment plants and networks, with a focus on the European region. The reduction of a carbon footprint is an emerging global Mega Trend, due to the inherent footprint of the infrastructure and additionally because of the increasing energy consum...

The European Voice Alarm Systems market is growing, driven by legislation and building regulations mandating the use of voice alarm systems in certain categories of buildings. The EN 54 standards that have been enforced since April 2011 are expected to affect market dynamics due to the cost of certification and compliance testing. Centralised voice...