West Africa is an energy-rich region with abundant oil, gas, and hydro resources. The lack of energy infrastructure, gas supply issues, and non-cost-reflective tariffs restrict reliable electricity supply which is very important for the growing economies. Complications in the West African gas pipeline (WAGP) and rampant gas flaring has led to great...

This study provides insights about the telecom market infrastructure in the South Asian and middle countries of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. It speaks about both the mobile and broadband markets in all the regions with specific focus on the trends in the market, the competitive landscape, green techno...

This research service provides a strategic analysis of the implications of shale gas development in South Africa. The research service explores the market drivers, restraints, and challenges from a cost benefit perspective pertaining to both the environment and the economy. Key focus is based on implications of shale gas in South Africa's power gen...

This study highlights a few key areas where cogeneration is being successfully utilised in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a small market but one that is proving to be valuable for those industries that are able to make use of heat and electricity and those that have large amounts of waste product that can be used as feedstock. This however also highli...

This research service aims to provide an insight into the Electric Variable Speed Drives market (understood as the combined markets for AC Drives, DC Drives and Servo Drives), with focus on the Southern Cone region, which covers Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. The study discusses the factors driving and restraining the market and presents a...

This research service covers the market for electric motors in Brazil. The key focus of the study is high-efficiency motors, but those used in domestic and non-industrial appliances are not included. This research service analyzes market trends, including market challenges, drivers, and restraints. It also provides a forecast for market revenue as ...

The medical device industry continues to be one of the most vital and dynamic sectors in the United States economy, and it is a leading force in the revolution that is transforming the healthcare system in the United States. However, the industry is undergoing a transition to adapt to new business models that are changing the way care is delivered ...

This Research Service analyses the current (2011) South African municipal solid waste to energy landscape. Major metropolitan municipalities (eThekwini Municipality, City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, City of Cape Town and Mangaung Municipality) were interviewed. Views were obtained regarding the status quo, relevant drivers and restraints, str...

The South African electricity market is strained. The implementation of smart grids will help alleviate many of the problems the country is facing. This research service gives a comprehensive analysis of international best practice and case studies of smart grid projects that have been implemented, and tells how South Africa can learn from them. Th...