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09 Sep 2015  |  Global  |  Megatrends

New and Future Business Models for Energy Utilities

Distributed Generation, Smart Technology, and Renewable Energy Drive Business Model Innovation

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The traditional utility business model of a pure-play centralised power producer and provider will soon be extinct. Distributed generation (DG) will increasingly feature in new utility value propositions as utilities try to capture more downstream opportunities. These will include several models, from an aggregator of DG to providing complete energ...

Hydrogen is the future of energy, while green hydrogen is the key to clean energy transition. Emerging applications to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors have accelerated demand for hydrogen derived from renewable energy. This study focuses on green hydrogen potency implications in 4 scenarios: Limited resourcefulness, long-term clean energy stra...

This study examines the key mega trends that are creating a high demand for batteries. The role of the Internet of Things (IoT), advancements to telecommunication networks (LTE), wearable devices with sensors, renewable integration, smart grid, energy storage, and advancements to healthcare devices are some of the key technologies that are dependen...

This report delivers an overview of the transformative trends countries worldwide are adopting or will adopt to gain a better business and economic environment. These trends create direct opportunities for major sectors, such as technology, energy, food and agriculture, industrial, mobility, business and financial services, health and medicine, ret...

Sustainability targets in businesses are increasing to mitigate the risk of stringent regulations, taxation, and, more importantly, to meet customer demand for more environmentally friendly products. To achieve these goals, businesses adopt decarbonization strategies and invest in low-carbon technologies and services at different stages of the supp...

This series features novel business approaches and innovations in the retail space. It is a set of profiles that illustrate the trends offering holistic and interactive experiences for customers as well as convenience and benefits to retailers. To develop a business ecosystem that delivers high customer engagement, companies are investing in advanc...

Companies must understand and analyze how the future workforce will transform due to rising global uncertainties, technological advancement, multigenerational contribution, growing climatic concerns, and other similar factors. This study explores the future workforce and assesses which generation will drive the work trend, generational work expe...

Globally, the aging population is enlarging, and this group’s participation in the labor market is increasing accordingly. By 2030, people aged 60 and above are expected to outnumber children under age 10 by 60 million. Projections estimate 30% growth in labor participation from the 65+ age group. At global scale, the increase in life expectancy pr...

Smart buildings are an integral part of the future of building technologies. Over the course of this decade, several factors are expected to promote the development of smart buildings. The market will be fuelled by the need for energy efficiency and decreasing operational costs. Revenues are highest in North America and Europe. However, certain tec...