Latest news for Pike Research 
Scale-up of algae-based biofuels will depend on the realization of value in non-fuel end-markets(27/05/2011)
According to a recent report from Pike Research, despite limited production to date, the scale-up potential of algae is substantial compared to other non-food based feedstocks. Although regulatory and policy uncertainty as well as competition from co-product markets will inhibit algae-based biofuels production initially, the cleantech market intelligence firm projects that the value of renewable fuels derived from algae will reach $1.3 billion by... [more]
Renewable energy becomes an increasingly attractive option for mobile communications base station power(12/08/2010)
Developing countries are seeing unprecedented growth in wireless subscribers, however many of the base stations in these areas are in remote locales that have limited or no access to grid power. As an ever increasing number of people around the world become connected by mobile communications networks, the challenges to providing electricity to these expanding networks are becoming greater as well. Renewable energy from solar panels and small ... [more]
The U.S. to become the largest market for small solar energy installations by 2011(11/09/2009)
According to a recent report from Pike Research, the distributed solar energy market is poised for dramatic growth over the next few years, and the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that global installed capacity will approach 2.5 gigawatts by 2012, with annual system revenues surpassing $55 billion. Distributed energy generation, using a variety of renewable power technologies, is one of the most important tools for addressing the ... [more]
Renewable Distributed Energy Generation grows at a record pace(23/03/2009)
According to a new report from Pike Research, global system revenues for sub-utility scale Renewable Distributed Energy Generation (RDEG) grew at a breakneck pace between 2007 and 2008, rising 76% to an estimated $29.9 billion at the end of 2008. The cleantech market research firm forecasts that the RDEG market will continue strong growth in the coming years, more than doubling in value to $60.6 billion by 2013. “Renewable distributed energy g... [more]
Other environmental systems and equipment news
EcoFriend products and systems:
Renewable energy -
Recycling and waste management -
Sustainable development -
Company news -
Product news
Applications:
Home and residential -
Offices and commercial -
Industrial -
Transportation -
