Frost.com - Power Supplies and Batteries Research http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/EGPB http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/EGPB - Power Supplies and Batteries Research Frost & Sullivan Energy & 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 Efficiency http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3C-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3C-00-00 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 +0000 Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Green and Cost-Effective Biorefinery in Canada; CLEA Technology for Manufacturing Biocatalysts; Rigorous Modeling of Botanical Extracts Processing Design http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-87-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-87-00-00 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 +0000 Asia Pacific Uninterruptible Power Supply Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P588-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P588-01-00-00-00 This research service covers the present scenario, market potential and forecast of the UPS market in Asia pacific region. Both commercial and industrial UPS markets are analyzed for East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. The impact of natural disasters in Japan and Thailand on the UPS market is also discussed. This research service also includes revenue forecast, pricing trends, and market share analysis for all the three regions. The study period is from 2009 to 2017, with 2011 as the base year, forecast period from 2012 to 2017. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:31 +0000 World UPS Markets http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N881-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N881-01-00-00-00 This research provides a comprehensive bird's eye view of the global uninterruptible power supplies market with analysis by eight power range segments . In addition, it provides a detailed end user analysis by power range for the industrial, healthcare, data center, commercial and public/infrastructure segments of the market. It also breaks up revenues by single and three phase and static and rotary UPSs at the total market level. Additionally this research provides the CEO 360 degree perspective that provides a wholistic strategy for the market and mega trends which are a look into key futuristic market influencers that will drive growth leading to 2020 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:25:33 +0000 Oil 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 Bacteria http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D996-00-20-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D996-00-20-00-00 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 +0000 Inside 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 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-6E-00-00 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 +0000 High-Tech Materials Alert. Process for Controlling Thermal Conductivity of Thin-Film Materials; Fabricating Gallium-Nitride Chips on Silicon Wafers; Development of 3D Solar Cells http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D735-00-78-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D735-00-78-00-00 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 +0000 Chinese Transformer Market and Smart Grid Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P4FF-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P4FF-01-00-00-00 This study offers an in-depth analysis of the Chinese grid systems from the transformer market and smart grid market perspective. The traditional market is represented by the transformer market. This traditional market is estimated to keep growing stimulated by the emerging smart grid market for the next five years. The smart grid market comprises three segments: power transmission, distribution grid management and power consumption markets. The study also discusses market engineering measurements, industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, market forecasts, competitive structure, and market share analysis. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:13:38 +0000 Wireless Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (Technical Insights) http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D2EA-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D2EA-01-00-00-00 This research services provides insights into wireless charging charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in passenger cars, and public transportation systems. Wireless charging is expected to augment plug-in wireless charging and help accelerate the establishment of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. It is likely to emerge as a key enabler for the success of electric vehicle technology. This reports provides profiles of technologies and products developed by key participants. It identifies the key drivers and challenges and trends pertaining to progress of wireless charging commercialization. The research service also identifies the probability of success of the technology in each application in the transportation sector. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:53:30 +0000 India UPS Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P596-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P596-01-00-00-00 The growing Indian UPS market is highly competitive and fragmented. Price, after-sales service, and delivery are the key differentiating factors in addressing the demand of the market. The major challenges that UPS manufacturers face are the low-cost imports from China and Taiwan, as well as increasing raw-material prices. As end users have specific applications and different requirements, it is important for suppliers to offer customized solutions to survive and sustain high growth in this fiercely competitive market. Sizeable demand from the IT/ITES, Government and Manufacturing sector is driving the growth of the UPS market. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:40:30 +0000 Energy & 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 DSSC http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3B-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3B-00-00 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 +0000 Economic 360 for the UAE: Growth Prospects and Emerging Opportunities in the Energy Industry http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4740-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4740-01-00-00-00 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 +0000 Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Insights on Chloroplast Division and Separation To Pave Way for Increased Food Production; Bacteria as Biosensors for Detecting Heavy Metal Poisoning http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-83-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-83-00-00 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 +0000 Chinese Generator Set Markets http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5C7-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5C7-01-00-00-00 This study detailedly analyzes Chinese generator sets market from the historical and future perspectives. Both diesel and gas-fired generator set markets have been in the dicussion consisting of competitive structure, market dynamics, market share and future technology trends. Additionally, this study will also give the estimation for market size and price trend for each segmented markets. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:06:31 +0000 Technology 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 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=D2C3-01-00-00-00 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 +0000 Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Yeast Helps in Degradation of Biodegradable Plastics; Probiotic Animal Feed for Fighting Clostridial Enteritis; Biohydrogen from Temperature Moderation of Food Wastes http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-82-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D765-00-82-00-00 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 +0000 Inside R&D Alert. Increasing Sustainability through Carbon Sequestering; Nanotech Developments Assisting Polymeric Thin-Film Coatings; Graphene-Based Lithium-Air Batteries http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-6A-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-6A-00-00 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 +0000 European UPS Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M6FC-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M6FC-01-00-00-00 This study discusses the market drivers, restraints and challenges impacting the demand for UPS in the European region. This includes the UPS solutions used in industrial and commercial applications. The analysis is based on UPS construction type (static and rotary), power range (below 5KVA, 5 - 20KVA, 20-50KVA, 50-200 KVA, and above 200KVA), geographic regions (key countries from Western Europe, CEE and Rest-of-Europe), and by phase type (single phase and three phase). Detailed market share analysis on a total market level and geographic region level is also discussed in this study. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:20:30 +0000 Inside R&D Alert. Scientists Create Light from Emptiness; Enabling Grid Scale Battery Storage Systems; Nanoimprint Lithography on Non-Planar Surfaces http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-69-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-69-00-00 This issue profiles nanocoatings that mimic native endothelial functions, enabling grid scale battery storage systems, and using nanoimprint lithography on non-planar surfaces. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:23:31 +0000 Energy & Power Systems Technology Alert. Magnetic Levitation Offers Lower Frictional Forces for Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines; Energy Consumption in Wastewater Treatment Reduced by Microbial Fuel Cells http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3A-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D960-00-3A-00-00 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 +0000