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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...

This series features emerging Trend Opportunity Profiles that share novel business outlooks in the form of models that promote the use of advanced technologies, increased digital presence, and environment-friendly businesses. The strong impact of the shared economy has led to the growth of models that enable sharing of economic resources, advanced ...

This study features emerging Trend Opportunity Profiles that share novel business outlooks in the form of models, which offer convenience to customers and profit to owners through advanced technology usage, increased digital presence, and strategic collaborations. With a shift to convenience and ease of access as the focal point for consumers, c...

Environmental concerns are compelling governments and companies to switch to a green manufacturing model. Manufacturers across various sectors may have different motivations to adopt sustainable practices; for some, it could be complying with government regulations, while for others, it could be to build a green label and gain customer loyalty or i...

The study focuses on the impacts of three evolving business models—service-based, fee-based, and eCommerce—that test and measurement (T&M) providers will face from 2016. Mega Trends across industry verticals such as automotive, healthcare, aerospace, consumer electronics, communication, and energy and environment lead to the creation of certain fac...

The manufacturing sector is highly vulnerable to unpredictable market dynamics. Sudden changes in demand lead to major supply chain disruptions, resource shortages, increased turnaround time, and, most importantly, losses incurred while incorporating these changes in production processes. A comprehensive and adaptable system that meets business nee...

Between 2012 and 2014, over 70 global companies that were valued at more than $1 billion were start-ups with unique and transformative new business models. During the same period, most business model innovators have managed to produce consistently profitable returns with a high average revenue gain. The keys to these success stories have been conne...

The financial service sector has seen drastic technology-led changes over the past few years and the changes which are about to come in three to four years down the line may change the complete face of this sector. Gone were the days when transactions takes time and are filled with uncertainties now with the improved technology and arrival of total...

05 Jul 2017  |  North America  |  Megatrends

Smart Cities Funding Models

Bridging the Funding Gap of the Next Trillion-dollar Market

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Smart Cities are cities built on ‘Smart’ and ‘Intelligent’ solutions and technology which will lead to the adoption of at least 5 of the 8 following smart parameters: smart energy, smart building, smart mobility, smart healthcare, smart infrastructure, smart technology, smart governance and smart education, and smart citizen. The Smart Cities marke...