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Deregulation can increase electricity supply

Forecasts have shown that by 2032 electricity demand will be higher than electricity supply. Electricity deregulation by governments can help increase supply by removing restrictive electricity regulations and increasing private sector involvement. NRG Expert’s comprehensive market research includes an overview of electricity regulations and rules including, the […]

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Will the biofuels industry see more $500 million contracts?

It was a significant event in 2010 when a $500 million contract was awarded to TMO Renewable, a biofuels company. NRG EXPERT predicts investment will once again flow into biofuels towards the end of 2012. Key investment likely to come from Japan, India and China. The Biofuels industry […]

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By 2032 world electricity supply will not meet electricity demand. More energy must therefore be stored.

NRG Expert, the energy intelligence company’s latest report on Energy Storage reveals that demand for energy storage systems is on the rise. Energy storage involves storing excess energy and then releasing it when demand is high. As energy demand increases (while fuel supplies simultaneously start to decline) […]

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Only 3 years left to hit the UN’s targets: “Halve the number of people living without safe water and sanitation”

As part of the eight Millennium Development Goals the countries of the UN pledged to reduce ‘the proportion of people living without sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation’ (for eligible countries) by half by 2015. Rosie Seldon from NRG Expert, the energy market research company, […]

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Natural gas is a viable alternative to coal and often cheaper than oil for transportation

NRG Expert’s in-depth analysis of the global natural gas market confirms that natural gas is becoming an increasingly attractive fuel for power generation and transportation. Here are some of the highlights from their latest market research report on the global natural gas market: Natural gas on the […]

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When will fossil fuel run out?

Even though technology is progressing fast and new fuel reserves are discovered regularly, the world is using up fossil fuels at an ever increasing speed. And while new supplies are continuing to be found it is not always economically feasible to extract fossil fuels. NRG Expert’s team […]

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Just released: New Complimentary Energy Data on Energy Storage

To demonstrate their expertise in the energy sector, each month NRG Expert will be offering a free energy report containing valuable energy data, market analysis and energy intelligence. This month NRG Expert are pleased to announce the release of their latest ‘Data of the Month’ on Energy […]

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Will more nuclear power plants be built after the disasters in Fukushima?

As videos about the Tepco’s Fukushima nuclear power plant disasters* hits the headlines, will more nuclear plants be built? This is a question the analysts at NRG Expert, the energy market research company have been asking themselves. NRG Expert’s analysts have reviewed the planned, existing and scheduled […]

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As water stress continues – is desalination the answer?

The BBC recently reported that “Over the past 40 years the world’s population has doubled. Our use of water has quadrupled. Yet the amount of water on Earth has stayed the same.”* NRG Expert, the energy market research company, asks, “could desalination be the answer to the […]

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Rising demand for desalination

Once considered too expensive to use on a large scale, the costs of desalinated water have declined. This is due to technological advances, improvements in energy efficiency and an increase in the lifetime of desalination plants.  NRG Expert, the energy market research company has just released the […]

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$12 Billion to be Invested in Electricity Metering

As governments continue to mandate the roll out of smart grids and utility meters, investment flows into this sector. NRG Expert, the energy intelligence company, reviews the Metering, Global Smart Grid and Water Metering market to find out where the opportunities lie. Top 5 Metering and Smart […]

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Top 10 Key Energy Issues

What are the current ‘hot topics’ of debate in the energy sector? NRG Expert draws upon its global expertise to bring you a summary of the most topical energy issues… Access to energy resources Political conflict is causing nations to limit access or throughput to energy resources. […]

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Global energy demands grow 53% by 2050

NRG Expert has just released the ‘Power Generator Database and Market Intelligence’. This database forecasts how much energy each fuel generates now and in the future. With global energy demands set to grow by 53%, it’s critical reading. The report has uncovered some interesting facts… Top power […]

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Energy reports & offers

If you are looking for specialist energy information, please review our latest reports and offers, or email us your bespoke requirements: > OFFER: Free Energy Efficiency Report Do you know how much energy each fuel generates, now and in the future? NRG Expert’s Power Generator Database provides […]

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Reports on Shale Gas and Natural Gas

NRG Expert is a London and Toronto based energy intelligence and market research publisher. NRG Expert provides up to date information and analysis of worldwide energy markets. Here is an overview of our reports on natural gas, and shale gas. NRG Expert can also provide bespoke data […]

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2 Minute Expert Briefing: Shale Oil Research

Obama administration releases a proposal which will reduce the area of land available for oil shale development  by 75% NRG Expert, the energy intelligence company, has been watching the news regarding the Obama announcement with interest. The Bureau of Land Management’s proposal would reduce available lands for oil shale […]

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2 Minute Expert Briefing: Smart Grid Technology

After reviewing NRG Expert’s latest report on Smart Grid technology and reading about the industry in general, Edgar van der Meer highlights some interesting facts: Top 5 Smart Grid stats* $2 trillion – estimated total investment needed to achieve full smart grid penetration   $480 billion – […]

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2 Minute Expert Briefing: ‘Natural Gas on the Rise’

After immersing herself in the natural gas market we asked Katie Rushton, one of our energy analysts, to share her findings in a quick 2 minute briefing. Here are the highlights from Katie’s latest reports: The global natural gas market is growing fast due to a number […]

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