Frost.com - Energy and Power Systems Research http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/EG00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/EG00 - Energy and Power Systems Research Frost & Sullivan High-Tech Materials Alert. Oil and Biodiesel Blended for Biofuel Production; Environment-Friendly Utilization of Waste Materials in Fertilizer Manufacture; High-Resistant Adhesive for Structural Applications http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D735-00-18-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D735-00-18-00-00 This issue profiles oil and biodiesel blended for biofuel production, environment-friendly utilization of waste materials in fertilizer manufacture, and a high-resistant adhesive for structural applications. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:47:53 +0000 Analysis on World DC-DC Converters Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N6B0-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N6B0-01-00-00-00 This research service cover the world DC-DC converter market covering different power range of converters such as low power, medium power and high power DC-DC converters. Each segment is further analyzed based on the geographic regions, and on the end-user markets. The segments discuss about the revenue forecasts, market trends, market share and competitive analysis. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:25:55 +0000 Global Rotary UPS Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M560-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M560-01-00-00-00 This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the World Rotary UPS market from 2006 to 2015. The base year is 2008 and revenue forecasts have been provided by region, rotary UPS type and application. The market share analysis has also been provided according to geographic region, UPS type and application. The study focuses on the key Challenges, Drivers and Restraints for all the regions. The latest technology trends and areas of opportunities have also been identified. The study provides analysis of the major distribution channels used. The study also provides detailed analysis on competitive scenario and market share of all the leading players. The leading market participants have also been profiled in the study. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:25:49 +0000 North American Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N75C-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N75C-01-00-00-00 Rising energy prices, the growing dependency of the United States on foreign oil, and environmental concerns have lead to increasing government and public interest in renewable sources of electricity generation. Competitive and efficient biomass and waste to energy production, collection, and conversion technologies can make an extensive contribution to the energy mix of the country, and reduce its dependency on fossil fuels. The present research service analyzed the North American biomass and waste to energy market along with revenues and installed capacity forecasts. Supported by identifying the drivers and restraints, as well as challenges, facing this market. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:20 +0000 North American UPS Services Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N6A3-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N6A3-01-00-00-00 This research provides in-depth analysis on the North America market for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) services. The qualitative part of market analysis consists of market engineering measurements which are a snapshot of the main parameters of the market in addition to challenges, drivers and restraints and its impact on the future market growth or decline. The revenue side of market analysis includes revenue forecast by service type (installation, warranty and extended warranty, contract, time and material, software and project management) and by UPS type (single-phase UPS and three-phase UPS). The research details the competitive structure and provides a comprehensive market share analysis. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:53 +0000 Inside R&D Alert. Toward Ultrafast Speed Data Transfer; Refining Secondary Lead for Lead-Acid Batteries; Data Recovery Platform Facilitating Seamless Disaster Recovery http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-0D-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-0D-00-00 This issue profiles refining secondary lead for lead-acid batteries, data recovery platform facilitating seamless disaster recovery, and solar cells made of abundant elements. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 01:36:57 +0000 New Energy Policies Shaping the Future of the Industry http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194454744 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194454744 Over the last couple of years, the United States' energy policies have focused on "greening" it's economy by reshaping and refocusing strategies, investments, and spending toward clean and renewable energy programs. However, because of high unemployment, the United States urgently requires a more sustainable and achievable solution: a step-by-step strategy that solves most of the energy industry challenges and minimizes the nation's reliance on imported oil. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Energy & Power Systems Alert. Liquid Fuels from Coal and Biomass; Advances in Battery Systems; Generating Energy from Bacteria and Organic Matter http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-24-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-24-00-00 This issue profiles manufacturing liquid fuels from coal and biomass, advances in battery systems, and generating energy from bacteria and organic matter. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:14:35 +0000 Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Innovative Process for Enhancing Biodiesel Properties; Increasing Yield of Terpinyl Acetate through Enzymatic Catalysis; Using Reed Canary Grass as Green Fuel Source http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-22-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-22-00-00 This issue profiles an innovative process for enhancing biodiesel properties, increasing yield of terpinyl acetate through enzymatic catalysis, and using reed canary grass as a green fuel source. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:14:34 +0000 Lithium Sulphur Batteries - Raising Expectations!!! http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192823217 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192823217 Lithium sulphur battery chemistry has gained attention in the hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle (HEV/EV) industries. Although scientists have been working on this chemistry for nearly a decade, only recently has a rechargeable lithium sulphur battery been developed for mass production. The team of scientists from the University of Waterloo has created much anticipation and curiosity, specifically in the automotive industry, with the development of this chemistry. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Brine Shrimp and Tilapia Utilized for Oil Extraction from Algae; Algal Biofuel Research Addresses Environmental Impacts http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-1F-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-1F-00-00 This issue profiles brine shrimp and tilapia utilized for oil extraction from algae, and an algal biofuel research that addresses environmental impacts. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 03:49:35 +0000 The Role of Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine in the Global Carbon Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191611847 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191611847 As dust from the Copenhagen conference has not settled yet, the private sector is hesitant in making long-term investments as the carbon future looks dim. The recent Masdar statement to continue with the investments into CDM (Carbon Development Mechanism) projects in the Middle East, Africa and Asia may become a move that will be followed by other investors. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The Hydrogen Fuel Cells: New Energy Technology http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191025509 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191025509 Global demand for energy, including the Brazilian one, continues to rise, and it is expected to increase significantly over the next 25 years, even though the world economy grows at a moderate rate (Figure 1). According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), world energy consumption could triple by the end of this century, and the world energy demand could increase by almost 60 percent between 2002 and 2030. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Energy & Power Systems Alert. Paper-Based Batteries and Supercapacitors; Improving Energy Efficiency in Refineries; Mimicking Natural Leaf for Hydrogen Production http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-22-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-22-00-00 This issue profiles paper-based batteries and supercapacitors, improving energy efficiency in refineries, and mimicking natural leaf for hydrogen production. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:03:28 +0000 Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Biofuels from Fermentable Sugars in Plants; Integrated Biorefinery for Syngas Production; Heterogeneous Acid Catalysts for Biodiesel Production http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-1E-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-1E-00-00 This issue profiles obtaining biofuels from fermentable sugars in plants, an integrated biorefinery for producing syngas from biomass feedstocks, and using heterogeneous acid catalysts for biodiesel production. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:57:29 +0000 Bi-fuel - A Key Differentiator in the Generator Set Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190795044 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190795044 The generator set market has been driven by grid unreliability, and it has become almost necessary to have permanent power protection. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Future of Indian Solar PV Industry http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190682409 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190682409 In recent times, India has been under the radar of western countries for its high and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 North American High Voltage Transmission Technologies Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N6EF-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N6EF-01-00-00-00 This study discuss the existing current market dynamics. Implications of the market forces and industry challenges during the forecast period(2010-2012) are analyzed. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:19:26 +0000 Asia Pacific Smart Grid Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P368-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P368-01-00-00-00 The study focuses on the Smart Grid market developments in Asia Pacific countries. Key trends in the region have been identified. Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan and Singapore are the early mover countries presenting a significant opportunity in the current and near future. The other countries are soon expected to catch up. The market is expected to be driven primarily by government funding and cost savings for the utilities. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:48:26 +0000