Environment

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 market for fire detection is a well-established and stable market that presents modest growth rates with interesting opportunities for technology leadership and value chain restructuring. Despite the recent economic recession, the market has maintained positive growth levels since 2009, while other building technology markets have stru...

This market insight covers wireless fire detection, which is still a niche segment within the total fire detection market. In Europe, the wireless market for fire detection accounts for a small part, approximately 2.5 percent of the total fire detection market. This percentage will increase significantly over the next five years as wireless technol...

The market for green buildings in Turkey is nascent, but has a potentially bright future as the country turns towards energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings. Driven by rising energy demand and increasing government support for environmental efficiency, this market is catching the attention of a broad range of participants. H...

The facility management (FM) market is an enviable position, seemingly benefiting from larger contracts in times of economic growth and from a higher outsourcing rate following a downturn. Moreover, the captive FM market still accounts for more than 50 percent of the total opportunity, which hints at vast future potential for FM outsourcers. Howeve...

The amendment to the Polish act that came into force on 1 January 2012 is expected to transform the whole system of municipal waste management into a more-market-oriented business and result in local authorities becoming more open to Public-Private Partnerships in waste management services. The race to provide waste management services has already...

The European energy-efficient lighting (EEL) market is growing, primarily driven by EU legislation that is mandating the phase out of inefficient lighting technologies. CFLs is the major product segment; however, LED lighting is gaining market share as well. Although LED lighting is a niche market, it is expected to gain mainstream acceptance as LE...

Smart windows are the next generation of green, energy-efficient windows. Several aspects can determine the characteristics of smart windows, such as automation, design, and their integration with green buildings; however, the most significant feature is its adaptability to changing conditions by the use of advanced glass that changes its propertie...

This Market Insight provides an overview of the evolving trends within the global street lighting market. Three aspects of street lighting technology have been considered: light sources, lighting control gear and on site renewable energy generation. This market insight article examines the benefits and key manufacturers for each of these technologi...