SBI Energy: Market Insights, Opportunities &Trends

Countries around the globe are reevaluating core nuclear power assets and their role in national energy portfolios as crisis builds at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility. China, for example, has announced plans to temporarily freeze approvals for new nuclear plants, while Germany and Switzerland have shut down multiple reactors and numerous other countries, including the U.S., have ordered comprehensive inspections and reviews of their nuclear infrastructure.

Experts at the market research firm SBI Energy anticipate greater investment in alternative baseload energy and fuel resources in light of the events in Japan. Ongoing recovery and loss of nuclear generation will heighten Japanese demand for energy resources that include natural gas and petroleum fuels.  Accompanying global energy market shifts draw attention to industry developments in liquefied natural gas, shale gas exploitation, coal power development and other energy infrastructure.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Market Worldwide assesses the key technologies including liquefaction, shipping, and regasification being leveraged in the LNG supply-chain. This report provides a detailed overview of the LNG market structure, mechanisms, investments and key participants, recent and planned investments in LNG liquefaction capacity are examined. Further, historic and forecast global energy demand 2005 to 2015 and energy demand drivers and trends are reviewed while world energy supply sources 2005 to 2015 are discussed and the linkage between domestic natural gas production, import dependence, and LNG trading are outlined.

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Clean Coal Energy Technologies: Markets and Trends Worldwide examines the market for clean coal technologies for coal-fired electricity generation with a special focus on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), a prime component in development to reduce the environmental impact of coal utilized in electricity production. The report quantifies the demand for coal, electricity, and clean coal-fired electricity and forecasts industry growth, along with the key factors influencing this growth. The report evaluates the competitor profiles of 14 companies active in clean coal.

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Global Shale Gas Technologies and Markets covers geology and characteristics of shale gas resources, location and estimates of global shale gas reserve potential, and key technologies including exploration, horizontal drilling, and hydraulic fracturing. A special feature of this report includes occupations in the oil and gas industry, US industry employment, and projects US shale gas employment to 2020. Recent and planned investments in shale gas exploration and development are examined while historic and forecast global shale gas production and market value are provided 2006 to 2020.

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Geothermal Energy Markets: Technologies and Products Worldwide includes both a macro and micro review of the global geothermal power systems and geothermal heat pump (GHP) markets. The report includes emerging technologies, demand in each geothermal market segment as well as growth projections. An in-depth analysis of key players in the geothermal industry reveals the strategies of Calpine, Chevron, ClimateMaster, Davenport Power, ECONAR GeoSystems, Enel North America. Florida Heat Pump, Fuji Electric Systems, Geothermal Development Associates, MidAmerican Energy Holdings, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nevada Geothermal Power, Northern California Power Agency, Nuovo Pignone, Ormat Technologies, Sierra Geothermal Power, Terra-Gen Power, and WaterFurnace International.

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EOR Enhanced Oil Recovery Worldwide examines all the methods associated with the EOR market including gas/CO2 injection, thermal recovery, chemical injection, microbial, and seismic. The report methodically discusses established and prospective regulations placed on EOR projects and the regulatory arena’s impact on this market. This market study dissects the global EOR markets and analyses market size and growth, industry advantages and hurdles, current technological advances, and environmental factors and impact. Competitor strategies are also evaluated at length.

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 Specialty Pipelines for Renewable and Alternative Energy Substancesfeatures total market and growth history for specialty pipeline systems and components (pipeline lengths, pumps, compressors, flow control equipment, leak detection and management systems) between  2006 and 2010. Projected market growth figures for specialty pipeline systems and components are presented through 2015. Market breakdowns for each specialty pipeline component are outlined by country including The United States, European Union, Brazil, and Asia. This report profiles leading and emerging companies involved in specialty pipelines production, including: 3M, Ameron, Ashland, Boreal Laser, Flowserve, GE Oil and Gas, International Protective Coverings, Siemens, Sulzer Pumps, Tyco Flow Control, Kinder Morgan, Petrobas, and Uniduto Logística.

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O Thank Heaven it’s 2011
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The flurry of predictions made at the end of 2010 for the clean energy sector has created an exciting new buzz for 2011. Significantly advancing the U.S. toward a clean energy economy, 2011 will likely bring a spike in financial investing - now that Wall Street has claimed to have ‘figured out’ clean energy, along with an extension in tax credits that encourage more businesses to adopt ‘green’ practices and the creation of thousands of ‘green’ employment opportunities. Meanwhile, the clean energy manufacturing industry can expect to receive an additional $2.5 billion in funding in 2011 from the Recovery Act (ARRA). And, letting the good news roll, the global clean power sector is forecasted to see growth this year and continue its upward trend straight through 2020 - ultimately becoming a $2.3 trillion industry.

In just 18 months the U.S. spent more than $51 billion in public funding on clean energy project initiatives, research science, installations and infrastructure.  Not enough to approach sustainability, but a significant play nonetheless, as many countries have made.

It’s also reported that U.S. is on track for its 2012 goal of doubling its renewable generation capacity.  How old is that goal, anyway?  What are our new goals?  Where are the new clean energy policies and standards businesses need to move forward in their commitments and goals? 

 As the American public, we know a clean economy can’t arrive bagged and sterile in a flash while we wait.  Our order requires recipes and ingredients yet to be known.  It will be years in the making, always in the unfolding if we are wise, rather than slacking again to this level of paucity by negligence.  So let’s celebrate what this bright New Year will bring in terms of building blocks for our future.

 SBI Energy believes the power players are in the following sectors:

•             Energy storage

•             Rare earth minerals impact on renewable power generation

•             Industrial equipment manufacturing, components

•             Carbon and coal treatments, technologies

•             Nuclear power applications development

•             Substation automation

•             Smart grid advancement

 2011 is set to advance the clean energy industry. We stake our research on it. Cheers to progress and patience!

(Source: sbienergy.com)

Public outreach and education regarding water conservation are – and will continue to be – key in expanding the water recycling and reuse market. Many individuals and groups, especially in less water stressed regions, do not realize the intensity of the world’s water issues; however, as those around the world increase their public outreach campaigns and as water issues intensify, it is likely the public will receive a fast-track education on water conservation.

Organizations focused on water conservation and specifically water recycling, reuse or rainwater harvesting around the world are doing their part to reach as many individuals as possible.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has taken an innovative approach to its public outreach program and has created a short web-based video. The two-minute long presentation provides consumers with the top ten water saving tips for both inside and outside the home.

Water Awareness and Responsibility Program is a public program designed to increase water conservation awareness in Castle Pines North (CPN) Metropolitan District in Denver Colorado. The local outreach program has a focus on children and has reached over 3,000 young individuals in the CPN area through school assemblies, classroom presentations, email blasts and school websites.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad, Pakistan, worked to educate the public through a 60-day campaign at the end of 2009. Under the drive, efforts to create awareness were made through the use of posters, banners, electronic media, workshops, seminars, door to door awareness campaigns by students, and a series of lectures and competitions in various schools, colleges and universities.

In New Delhi, India citizens have grouped together to ask the government to set up  Development Knowledge Centres countrywide to help increase awareness of the need for water conservation and rainwater harvesting technologies and to provide a location where local people could come and share information on water conservation. Those that proposed the project felt that there needed to be a credible agency that would act as a link between the government and the local communities.

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Market drivers for fuel cells include a desire for energy independence and security, and a commitment to global climate change and air quality. But, durability and performance standards must be met first to compete with common technologies such as batteries and internal combustion engines. Next, the infrastructure for the fuel of choice must be in place to support wide-spread implementation of fuel cell technology. Finally, there must be a critical level of public acceptance and demand for the technology.

SBI research indicates that the fuel cell market will reach $598 million in 2010, then grow to $1.22 billion by 2014, a CAGR of 20%. At the same time, unit sales will increase by a CAGR of 37%.

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Industry experts offer a wide range of predictions about which sectors will win the lion’s share of the fuel cell market in the coming years, but stationary applications has been mentioned as one of the most promising options.

SBI Energy estimates that the small stationary sector has historically been the leader in the industry since 2005. But niche transport (forklifts and other materials handling vehicles) was a break-out market in 2008 and 2009, and portable electronics are expected to gain momentum in the coming years, as well.

These experts are less certain about the future of stationary applications in residential and small commercial settings. Because the electric grid reaches practically everyone and electricity is cheap, there is little that seems to compel residential users to make the switch to fuel cell power.

While the industry watchers may differ in their predictions of the market size and winning applications, most agree that in 2010, we are on the cusp of a breakthrough in the fuel cells sector.

SBI research indicates that the fuel cell market will reach $598 million in 2010, then grow to $1.22 billion by 2014, a CAGR of 20%. At the same time, unit sales will increase by a CAGR of 37%.

Looks like ‘fuel cell’ will become a household phrase over the next few years.

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Fuel cells represent an innovative and exciting source of energy for everything from power plants and homes to cars and cell phones and are viewed as a favored “green” technology due to their quiet operation, high efficiency and low emissions. Although it is a relatively young industry, fuel cells have shown vigorous growth in the past few years, growing from $353 million in 2005 to $498 million in 2009.  But SBI Energy reports that the future of this market is contingent on the U.S. government.

Government support can be shown initially through research and development funding, through policies about the environment and national security, and through tax incentives, subsidies and purchasing power. The role of the government as a customer is key to the industry’s survival in the U.S. If the federal government uses its vast buying power, it helps prices come down more quickly, making the products accessible to average Americans. It also goes a long way to make the public feel knowledgeable and confident about fuel cells, thereby boosting demand.

The largest demand for fuel cells currently resides in the power generation unit sector, which promises a greener energy source and a reduced dependence on foreign oil. Commercial and public entities will likely lead the way in adopting fuel cell power sources, as these bodies are evermore aware of the economic and political advantages of adopting renewable energy sources.

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