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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 impact. At the same time, opportunity evaluation for each renewable energy technology and its growth is also covered in this research study. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 04:41:02 +0000High-Tech Materials Alert. Porous Ceramic Membrane Discs for Industrial Waste Water Treatment; Thermal Management Material for Portable Energy Systems; Dual Purpose Material for Energy Harvestinghttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D735-00-79-00-00
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This issue profiles porous ceramic membrane discs for industrial waste water treatment, a thermal management material for portable energy systems, and a dual purpose material for energy harvesting.Fri, 3 Feb 2012 05:24:05 +0000Energy & Power Systems Technology Alert. Wind Concentration System Increases Output Power for Wind Turbines; Use of Sunlight for Producing Clean Hydrogen Fuel; Applying Quantum Dots for Improving Solar Cell Efficiencyhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3C-00-00
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This issue profiles a wind concentration system that increases output power for wind turbines, using sunlight for producing clean hydrogen fuel, and applying quantum dots for improving solar cell efficiency.Fri, 3 Feb 2012 05:08:06 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Green and Cost-Effective Biorefinery in Canada; CLEA Technology for Manufacturing Biocatalysts; Rigorous Modeling of Botanical Extracts Processing Designhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-87-00-00
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This issue profiles a green and cost-effective biorefinery in Canada, using CLEA technology for manufacturing biocatalysts, and development of bio-MEMS for bacterial behavior measurement.Fri, 3 Feb 2012 01:35:02 +0000Analysis of the Power Transmission and Distribution Market in the Mining Industryhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5AD-01-00-00-00
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This research service analyzes the driving factors as well as the restraining factors for the transformer and switchgear market growth in the Australian mining sector. The market is highly demand driven with little technological advancement. Products being generic has driven the market to be highly price sensitive. Over the years from 2006 to 2010, the product pricing has actually gone down significantly, despite the increasing unit shipment. Labor shortage also impacts the market share expansion of suppliers. Aside from pricing, this analysis finds that relationship and technical capability are also very important in the competition.Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:17:31 +0000North American Prime Movers Market in the Oil and Gas Industryhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N925-01-00-00-00
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The North American prime mover market in the oil industry is highly conditioned by the oil and gas industry status, which has been hit over the past couple of years by the current economic downturn and price volatility. The North American oil and gas industry is dependant on oil prices, as upstream companies increase and decrease exploration and production activities according to price volatility. During the short term, this challenging landscape in the oil and gas sector is likely to recover driving prime movers sales which are expected to progressively return to its previous growth rate. The expected enhancement in upstream activities is likely to favor prime movers market growth.Thu, 2 Feb 2012 01:01:02 +0000Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Renewable Energy Marketshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P613-01-00-00-00
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This research service covers the current state and future potential of the Renewable Energy Markets in Australia and New Zealand. It provides an in-depth analysis of the drivers, restraints and their impacts in the forecast period. The technology type covered in this study includes wind power, solar photovoltaic power, biomass power, small hydropower and geothermal power. All forecasts are provided country-wise and by power output type. End-user segment covered in the study include utility, private and commercial.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:18:32 +0000Oil and Gas Technology Alert. New Drilling Fluids Based on Graphene Oxide Particles; Catalytic De-Oxygenation Technology for Jet Biofuel Production; Microbially Enhanced Oil Recovery from Engineered Bacteriahttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D996-00-20-00-00
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This issue profiles new drilling fluids based on graphene oxide particles, a catalytic de-oxygenation technology for jet biofuel production, and microbially enhanced oil recovery from engineered bacteria.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:42:30 +0000Inside R&D Alert. Enhancing Nanofiber-Based Biosensors through Novel Electrospinning Methodology; Sunflower-Influenced Pattern Reduces Area and Cost in Concentrated Solar Power Plants;http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-6E-00-00
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This issue profiles enhancing nanofiber-based biosensors through an electrospinning methodology, a sunflower-influenced pattern that reduces area and cost in concentrated solar power plants, and a breakthrough for patients with rapidly progressing Parkinson's disease.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:59:31 +0000High-Tech Materials Alert. Process for Controlling Thermal Conductivity of Thin-Film Materials; Fabricating Gallium-Nitride Chips on Silicon Wafers; Development of 3D Solar Cellshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D735-00-78-00-00
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This issue profiles a process for controlling thermal conductivity of thin-film materials, fabricating gallium-nitride chips on silicon wafers, and the development of 3D solar cells.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:43:31 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Biogas and Bioethanol from Municipal Waste; Characterization of Sugarcane Bagasse Nanocellulose; Catalytic Alcohol Synthesis Process for Generation of Ethanolhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-86-00-00
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This issue profiles characterization of sugarcane bagasse nanocellulose, a catalytic alcohol synthesis process for generation of ethanol, and using isotopes and chemical parameters for identification of organic produce.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:28:31 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Alternative Food Grade Chitosan for Food Preservation; Use of Algae in Building and Construction Industry; New Insights on Weed Dormancy Cycleshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-85-00-00
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This issue profiles an alternative food grade chitosan for food preservation, use of algae in building and construction industry, and new insights on weed dormancy cycles.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:53:31 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Marine Organism Secretions for Preventing Fouling of Ship Hulls; Improved Bioavailability of Apigenin Nanosuspension for Dermatological Application; Advances in Efficacy of Bacteria as Biocatalyst for Biodiesel Productionhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-84-00-00
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This issue profiles using marine organism secretions for preventing fouling of ship hulls, improved bioavailability of apigenin nanosuspension for dermatological application, and advances in efficacy of bacteria as biocatalyst for biodiesel production.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:36:31 +0000Energy & Power Systems Technology Alert. Maize Gene Inserted in Switchgrass Enhances Biofuel Production; Linked Nanoparticles Improve Solar Cells' Efficiency; Light Scattering With Titania for Improving Conversion Efficiencies of DSSChttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3B-00-00
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This alert profiles a palladium-based catalyst that can reduce the cost of fuel cells, linked nanoparticles that improve solar cells' efficiency and reduce their cost, light scattering with titania for improving conversion efficiencies of DSSCs.Fri, 6 Jan 2012 23:39:30 +0000Inside R&D Alert. Phase Change Materials Used as Refrigeration System in Trucks; Hydrogen Production from Ethanol Reforming Using CNT-Based Catalysts; Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Acceleratorhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-6B-00-00
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This issue profiles using phase change materials as refrigeration systems in trucks, hydrogen production from ethanol reforming using CNT-based catalysts, and a virtual desktop infrastructure accelerator.Fri, 6 Jan 2012 05:56:31 +0000Economic 360 for the UAE: Growth Prospects and Emerging Opportunities in the Energy Industryhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4740-01-00-00-00
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The energy industry in the UAE is highly dependent on the hydrocarbon sector. Most of the electricity is generated using natural gas and the rest through other fossil fuels. The demand for oil and gas is envisaged to rise steadily driven by the increase in the demand for electricity during the forecast period. The government is likely to make investments to increase the exploration and production activities in the upstream and downstream sectors. The government is also emphasizing on the development of an alternative to carbon based fuels. Steady development in the renewable sector is likely to create investment opportunities in solar, nuclear, and wind energy.Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:14:30 +0000Nanotech Alert. Impact of Surface Nanostructuring on Neural Implantable Devices; Arrays of Nanoantennas Can Change Phase of Light; Using Nanomaterials for Storing Solid Hydrogenhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D785-00-6D-00-00
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This issue profiles the impact of surface nanostructuring on neural implantable devices, nanoantenna arrays that can change the phase of light, and using nanomaterials for storing solid hydrogen.Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:10:30 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Insights on Chloroplast Division and Separation To Pave Way for Increased Food Production; Bacteria as Biosensors for Detecting Heavy Metal Poisoninghttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-83-00-00
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This issue profiles chloroplast division and separation that can pave way for increased food production, bacteria that act as biosensors for detecting heavy metal poisoning, and rapid thermophilic fermentation for converting waste to fertilizer in a single day.Fri, 6 Jan 2012 01:39:31 +0000Changing Competitive Landscape in Wind Turbine Manufacturing - Can the Chinese conquer the global wind?http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=250453052
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Chinese wind turbine producers have seen their market share rise dramatically in the past few years. Two of the top Chinese wind turbine producers now rank among the global top three manufacturers by megawatts of capacity sold. The rise has been fuelled by domestic demand for wind power, supported by the government target, and a requirement for 70% of wind turbine components to be manufactured locally.Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Technology and Cost Comparison for Various Energy Types in South Africahttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M7A3-01-00-00-00
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This Research Service provides a high level overview of various energy generating technology types in South Africa, including: nuclear, solar, hydro, wind, diesel and gas gensets, co-generation, open cycle gas turbines and closed cycle gas turbines. An introduction to each technology type is provided, along with general capital and operational expenses associated with each technology type. General trends are also indicated where relevant and of interest. The main objective is to inform of alternatives to grid connectivity available in the market, applicability and estimated relative costs. In addition, selected information on each technology type from an African perspective is also provided, serving contextual purposesSat, 31 Dec 2011 03:07:30 +0000Strategic Analysis of Renewable Energy Markets in Turkeyhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M72D-01-00-00-00
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Being one of the fastest growing economies, Turkey has realized the necessity of balancing its energy mix with renewable energy resources. As the key market players have gained experience, the sector has started to become one of the centres of attraction in terms of foreign investment flow. The declared feed-in tariffs within the scope of the recent law by the end of 2010 is also an indicator of the Government's changing policy towards invigorating the renewable energy market. Concentrating on solar, wind and geothermal power markets, this study takes the big picture of the market, analyzing the current situation and working on several growth forecast scenarios.Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:55:31 +0000European Solar Power Marketshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M75B-01-00-00-00
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The European solar power market is primarily driven by the government incentives and Europe's agenda for clean energy. The photovoltaic solar market is undergoing a transition as the era of generous subsidies comes to an end and solar system prices continue to plummet. Chinese manufactures are exerting additional pricing pressure on the European counterparts, forcing inefficient companies to exit the market. In concentrated solar power segment the technology developers continue to innovate and focus on reducing cost of energy.Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:21:31 +0000Asia Pacific Substation Integration and Automation Markethttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P454-01-00-00-00
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This research service covers the current market trends and future demand potential of the substation integration and automation products in the Asia Pacific region with separate chapters on Southeast Asia, East Asia and Autralasia. Market drivers, challenges, restraints, market forecasts, competitive structure, and market share analysis are discussed in detail for each region. Products covered include intelligent electronic devices and software and communication technology. Besides, forecasts are given on project types such as greenfield and retrofits. End users covered in the study include utilities and industries.Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:10:30 +0000Materials Market for Photovoltaic Systems in Central and Eastern Europehttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M6E1-01-00-00-00
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Photovoltaics (PV), has advanced to become the most environmentally-friendly form of power generation as it produces electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity. Although the PV market in the Central and Eastern Europe is still rather small, it is growing rapidly proving its vast potential to become a considerable part of renewable energy sources market. Market leaders such as Czech Republic (88.9%), Slovakia (8.6%), Slovenia (1.6%) and Bulgaria (0.7%) owe their growth to effective PV support mechanism.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:55:30 +0000Technology Developments in Offshore Wind Industry: Technology Market Penetration and Roadmapping (Technical Insights) http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D2C3-01-00-00-00
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Wind energy is currently the most mature renewable energy in the market. The offshore wind market is predicted to experience good growth in the next few years. This situation is caused by increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy generation as well as dense urbanization, where countries have no option but to explore offshore locations. This research service offers insights on the technology roadmap and penetration prospects of offshore wind power generation related technologies, and recommendations for stakeholders to enhance their penetration in the offshore wind industry. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:57:34 +0000Oil and Gas Technology Alert. Hydroformylation Process for Increased Yield of Veraldehydes and Catalyst Regeneration; Methane Gas Production through Microbial Hydrocarbon Degradation; Latent Heat Recovery from Flue Gaseshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D996-00-1F-00-00
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This issue profiles a hydroformylation process for increased yield of veraldehydes and catalyst regeneration,
methane gas production through microbial hydrocarbon degradation, and latent heat recovery from flue gases.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:57:31 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Yeast Helps in Degradation of Biodegradable Plastics; Probiotic Animal Feed for Fighting Clostridial Enteritis; Biohydrogen from Temperature Moderation of Food Wasteshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-82-00-00
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This issue profiles degradation of biodegradable plastics by yeast, probiotic animal feed for fighting clostridial enteritis, and biohydrogen from temperature moderation of food wastes.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:57:30 +0000Inside R&D Alert. Increasing Sustainability through Carbon Sequestering; Nanotech Developments Assisting Polymeric Thin-Film Coatings; Graphene-Based Lithium-Air Batterieshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-6A-00-00
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This issue profiles increasing sustainability through carbon sequestering, nanotech developments assisting polymeric thin-film coatings, and graphene-based lithium-air batteries.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:08:31 +0000Analysis of the Cogeneration Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA16-01-00-00-00
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This study details the driving and restraining factors that are expected to impact the North American cogeneration market during the forecast period (2011 to 2016). Implications of market dynamics and industry challenges during the forecast period on the market growth also have been analyzed. Furthermore, the study discusses the current issues, including revenue forecasts, installed capacity forecast, pricing and market trends, geography, Mega Trends and its impact on the cogeneration industry, and competition prevailing in the North American market. The study is segmented by prime movers including gas turbine, steam turbine, combined cycle, reciprocating engine, microturbine, and fuel cell.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:12:31 +0000Assessment of Independent Power Projects in the Middle East and North Africahttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P595-01-00-00-00
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This research service studies the investment patterns in the Independent Power Products. The study covers 66 major deals in Independent Power Products. The investment patterns are analyzed by time, deal value, and deal volume; geographic preferences, and type of deals. We have also studied how to determining and evaluating sources of equity, establish incentives for facilitating private interest, addressing obstacles to securing financing, offering low-risk, profitable opportunities, and Implementing strategies for mitigating risk The conclusion to this study consists of financial analysis and SWOT analysis of Independent Power Products. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:21:30 +0000European Cogeneration Markethttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M721-01-00-00-00
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Despite the high investment cost of cogeneration equipment and low payback periods of up to 5-7 years, Europe is quite well placed to rapidly expand cogeneration by 2020. The region is making gradual, though small, developments across technology, skills and supply chain to meet its targets of attaining energy efficiency through cogeneration. The European cogenration market will provide attractive growth prospects for all of the core technologies considered in this study (gas turbines, steam turbines, engines, electric generators, heat recovery steam generators and fuel-fired boilers) throughout the forecast period.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:42:32 +0000What is Your Idea of China's Future Energy Structure?http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=249788194
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Frost & Sullivan's Global community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership focusing on engaging, sharing, and inspiring a continuous flow of new ideas and fresh perspectives was ceremoniouslyheld in Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao on November 8, 2011.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000Indian Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear Markethttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P53B-01-00-00-00
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With over 40 participants, the Indian low voltage (LV) switchgear market is highly competitive and price sensitive. The research service discusses the markets for air circuit breaker (ACB), moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB), contactors and relays (C&R), miniature circuit breaker (MCB), residual current devices (RCD), distribution boards (DB), changeover switches (COS), and other switching devices (other SDs). The demand for LV switchgear components comes predominantly from end-user segments such as industries, commercial and residential segments, and other infrastructure projects (ports/airports). The Indian LV switchgear market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.5 percent from 2010 to 2017.Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:57:31 +0000Indian Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Markethttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P53F-01-00-00-00
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The Indian medium voltage (MV) switchgear market is well established with considerable demand from power generation companies, transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities, and industrial end-user segments. The products covered in the research service include indoor switchgear, outdoor switchgear, ring main units and compact substations. Initiatives for expansion and development of T&D network coupled with investments in industrial, infrastructure and construction sectors are likely to spur growth of the Indian MV switchgear market. Focus on key end-users, coupled with a wide product portfolio, competitive pricing, and a well-entrenched market reach are likely to be the key success factors for the Indian MV switchgear market.Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:42:31 +0000Overview of the Moroccan Electricity Industryhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M7BF-01-00-00-00
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Moroccan electricity industry is facing a steady growth demand, having increased yearly by six to eight per cent in the past 10 years. Growth has been driven by robust economic development and improved welfare conditions, following various economic reforms. Electricity in Morocco is mainly generated from fossil fuels and, more particularly, fuel oil and coal. The private sector already produces more than half of Moroccan power. Due to domestic resources shortages, Morocco imports almost all of its energy feedstock at a cost that the state can barely afford. As a result, Morocco aims at pursuing a diversification of its energy sources by developing its renewable energy potential.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:49:31 +0000Energy & Power Systems Technology Alert. Magnetic Levitation Offers Lower Frictional Forces for Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines; Energy Consumption in Wastewater Treatment Reduced by Microbial Fuel Cellshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3A-00-00
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This issue profiles using magnetic levitation for lowering frictional forces for vertical-axis wind turbines, energy consumption in wastewater treatment reduced by microbial fuel cells, and enabling long-distance wireless communication in the energy industry.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:57:30 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Remediation of Soil using Fungi and Bacteria; Bioprocess for Producing High-Value Chemical Intermediary; Enzymatic Extraction for Recovery of Tomato Wastehttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-81-00-00
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This issue profiles remediation of soil using fungi and bacteria, bioprocess for producing high-value chemical intermediary, enzymatic extraction for recovery of tomato waste.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:56:31 +0000World Power Plant Services Marketshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M76C-01-00-00-00
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Power plant services represent a growing market that offers steady revenues and solid growth, in contrast with the much more cyclical market for new-build power stations. For the developed regions of Europe and North America, the main drivers are ageing power capacities that need replacing and, linked to this, the growing adoption of gas-fired generation. Key drivers in emerging markets are rapid electricity demand growth, and industry privatisation and liberalisation, which in turn drives outsourcing of services. The fastest growing regions will be China, ASEAN and India, with Europe and Japan expected to have the slowest rate of expansion. Services for gas turbines will grow faster than other equipment.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:27:31 +0000European Low-Voltage Switchgear Marketshttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M6C9-01-00-00-00
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Increasing industrial and commercial activity in Europe is the main driver of low voltage switchgear component sales. Additionally, smart meter implementation influenced by the European Commission (EC) target for 2020 is expected to increase the implementation of smart equipment, which eventually increases the low-voltage switchgear components revenues. This study presents a full analysis of growth opportunities in the market for low-voltage (less than 1 kV) switchgear, broken down into the following categories: Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs); air circuit breakers (ACBs); moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs); and contactors.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:36:30 +0000Growth Opportunities in the Indonesian Energy Sectorhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P518-01-00-00-00
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This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the wide spectrum of the Indonesian energy market including fossil fuels, renewable energy fuels, and emerging fuels. Crucial projects, demand outlook, the government's role in development, key drivers and restraints are discussed in detail for each energy source. This study also analyzes the power sector market in terms of energy demand and supply, electricity production and consumption, installed capacity outlook, and power sector drivers and restraints. Growth opportunities are ranked for key energy sectors and major products over a period of time.Fri, 9 Dec 2011 23:45:31 +0000Inside R&D Alert. Smart Packaging for Monitoring Food Quality; In-Silico Calculations of Novel Nanostructured Materials; Hydrogen Storage in Metal Nanoparticles Improves Rate of Flow of Hydrogenhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-68-00-00
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This issue profiles smart packaging for monitoring food quality, in-silico calculations of novel nanostructured materials, and improving rate of flow of hydrogen by storing hydrogen in metal nanoparticles.Fri, 9 Dec 2011 05:11:32 +0000Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Gum Arabic and Cinnamon as Edible Biofungicide for Tropical Fruits; Biofortification for Enhancing Micronutrient Content of Cassava; Probiotic Ice Cream for Reducing Tooth Decayhttp://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-80-00-00
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This issue profiles uisng a microbial system for producing second generation biofuels, applying biofortification for enhancing micronutrient content of cassava, and a probiotic ice cream for reducing tooth decay.Fri, 9 Dec 2011 03:11:31 +0000