Rising Oil Prices and Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Increasing oil price and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Federal and local governments have been proactively funding fuel cell technology and in the medium term, there would be rigorous developments in fuel cell technology, standardization of production... 

Russian Generator Set Market – Generating Enough Opportunities?

The global financial turmoil of the past few months has interrupted the outstanding growth pattern of the Russian Generator Set market, making the future hard to predict. The question now is, “Are we experiencing a hiccup or is this stall going to define this market in the future?” Certainly, the trend until this summer has been strong market... 

Marine Energy Market: Huge Potential for the UK

Global warming, energy security and rising oil prices have resuscitated the marine energy sector. Ocean energy is a predictable and abundant source of energy with the ability to supply approximately 10% of the world’s electricity needs. The value of worldwide electricity revenues from wave and tidal stream projects could ultimately be between... 

Brazil Turning to Sugarcane Bagasse Power Generation to Reduce its Dependence on Hydropower

Brazil is increasingly turning to alternative power generation fuels such as biomass in order to increase electricity supply and reduce its dependence on hydropower. Biomass power represents around 4.1 percent of the total installed capacity in Brazil at present and most biomass cogeneration is based on sugarcane bagasse. At present, sugarcane bagasse...