Abstract
Introduction
In a period of economic decline and environmental regulation to source green
energy by the EU Commission utilities are exposed to increasing pressure to
mitigate costs as well as make the correct environmental choices either
through M&A or through organic carbon offsetting measures. This brief examines
the key issues surrounding utilities and the opportunities in the renewables
market.
Scope of this research
- This brief provides you with a comprehensive account of opportunities in
the renewables market through the economic downturn.
- The impact of the current economic downturn on the renewables sector from
an investment perspective.
- Key recommendations on how to maximize the opportunity and the risks
involved in the investment appraisal of green projects.
- Key recommendations on how utilities can benefit from addressing the key
issues and position themselves effectively for the future.
Research and analysis highlights
The key macroeconomic indicators highlight the speed and the depth of the
economic downturn with reference to supply and demand-side impacts on
investment appraisal, the availability of credit and the attractiveness of the
renewables sector as a growth and opportunities market.
Prices act as key signals to decision makers in business planning, current
commodity prices will be positive
M&A activity has been bullish but is set to change through 2009 as the
economic climate affects both expectations and the availability of credit.
Key reasons to purchase this research
- Understand the key issues and constraints facing the renewables industry
through the current economic decline in the EU-27
- Gain insight in to the strengths, opportunities weaknesses and threats
concerning renewable investment
- Understand Datamonitor' s key recommendations on renewable generation,
particularly through the current economic climate and legislative framework.
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