November 23rd, 2009 by

Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Renewables Sector
Energy Business Reports (http://www.energybusinessreports.com), a leading publisher in the energy industry, provides a detailed guide on the impact of the economic downturn on the renewables market. The report, “Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Renewables Sector,” offers an in-depth analysis of the renewables sector from an investment perspective and includes recommendations for maximizing the opportunities and managing the risks involved in the investment appraisal of green projects.
The outlook of the renewables sector seems uncertain. While there are political, economic and social factors driving the shift to renewables, utilities are faced with the challenge of mitigating costs and making the correct environmental choices in an increasingly bad economy. The report highlights the factors that impact the supply and demand-side aspects of investment appraisal, the availability of credit and the attractiveness of the renewables sector as a growth market.
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August 25th, 2009 by
The 4 pillars each provide an insight into the dynamics of the selected company. The performance pillar combines 5 financial metrics to measure business performance; the Scale pillar combines financial and operational metrics; the Growth pillar measures the rate of growth of financial and energy resources whilst the Exposure pillar combines both operational and financial measurements of risk.
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- A thorough review of the key operational and financial metrics that drive utility performance.
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August 20th, 2009 by
The 4 pillars each provide an insight into the dynamics of the selected company. The performance pillar combines 5 financial metrics to measure business performance; the Scale pillar combines financial and operational metrics; the Growth pillar measures the rate of growth of financial and energy resources whilst the Exposure pillar combines both operational and financial measurements of risk.
View Details: BKW: European Utilities Benchmarking Scorecard – Scale, Performance, Growth and Exposure
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August 19th, 2009 by
The 4 pillars each provide an insight into the dynamics of the selected company. The performance pillar combines 5 financial metrics to measure business performance; the Scale pillar combines financial and operational metrics; the Growth pillar measures the rate of growth of financial and energy resources whilst the Exposure pillar combines both operational and financial measurements of risk.
View Details: CEZ: European Utilities Benchmarking Scorecard – Scale, Performance, Growth and Exposure
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August 18th, 2009 by
Country profiles of supply, demand, regulation and infrastructure
European gas markets continue to experience rapid changes driven both by liberalization and new market entrants. Rising gas demand in Western European markets continues to offer growth opportunities.
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August 13th, 2009 by
A management report that examines the changing structure of the power market and the key production trends and trade flows. This report provides an in-depth analysis of 17 Western European electricity markets, with detailed data on market fundamentals, infrastructure, national and regional legislation and supply/demand conditions. It outlines how the power markets of Europe vary widely in terms of maturity and examines the key governmental, legal and political influences on the sector.
View Details: Western European Electricity Market Outlook: Country profiles Of Supply, Demand, Regulation And Infrastructure
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August 12th, 2009 by
The 4 pillars each provide an insight into the dynamics of the selected company. The performance pillar combines 5 financial metrics to measure business performance; the Scale pillar combines financial and operational metrics; the Growth pillar measures the rate of growth of financial and energy resources whilst the Exposure pillar combines both operational and financial measurements of risk.
View Details: British Energy: European Utilities Benchmarking Scorecard – Scale, Performance, Growth and Exposure
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August 11th, 2009 by
“Shell has the strongest refining presence in Europe with 13 refineries fully or partly owned followed by Total with 12 refineries fully or partly owned…” The European downstream industry is facing many challenges. Poor returns in recent years have made it unprofitable for oil refining companies to invest in upgrading refineries to process different crude oils, which will be necessary as North Sea production declines.
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August 6th, 2009 by
The 4 pillars each provide an insight into the dynamics of the selected company. The performance pillar combines 5 financial metrics to measure business performance; the Scale pillar combines financial and operational metrics; the Growth pillar measures the rate of growth of financial and energy resources whilst the Exposure pillar combines both operational and financial measurements of risk.
View Details: CenterPoint: North American Utilities Benchmarking Scorecard – Scale, Performance, Growth and Exposure
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August 5th, 2009 by
Coal-fired power generation remains competitive with the best renewable technologies, even after accounting for the costs of carbon capture technology. Coal accounts for 40% of global electricity supply and the proportion is set to remain steady, even as global generating capacity rises. Coal-fired generating capacity may double by 2030, which would have a severe effect on carbon dioxide emissions unless new, cleaner technologies can be implemented.
View Details: Future of Clean Coal: The Impact Of New Technologies And Legislation On The Economics Of Coal-Fired Power Generation
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