London Research International • Energy

Oil, Gas and Electricity

Our expertise in energy covers conventional energy sources such as oil, gas and electricity. LRI's staff constantly monitor and analyse industry reform and market development in the energy sector in European countries, assessing changing market liberalisation, and new and innovative strategies that energy companies have adopted. LRI has also been involved in feasibility studies of energy projects worldwide, including the development of power plants and gas pipelines. ...

Renewable Energy

New Technologies

Drawing on our experience of new technology consulting and research, we provide a wealth of information and analysis for renewable energy technology issues in areas such as smart grids and smart cities, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency. The need for new types of green technology internationally is increasingly growing. Consequently, the need to understand more about international developments will increase. The green technology market has large potential, particular...

Oil, Gas and Electricity

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Renewable Energy

Our expertise in energy covers renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass, marine and wind power. Recently, we have further expanded our expertise to provide a wealth of information and analysis for technology issues of smart grids/cities, and carbon capture and storage. We also focus on areas such as energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction and regulations. We annually review EU countries' renewable energy sectors, focusing on opportunities and risks for investors. We also provide the latest information on the EU's environmental regulations and those of its member countries - this information is supplied to non-EU entities in both the public and private sectors, including research institutions and exporters.

The global renewable energy arm of LRI is covered on our separate website, REDatabase (www.REDatabase.com).

Providing both published research and bespoke consulting expertise to a range of local and international clients, REDatabase is the one-stop solution to all your renewable energy research and advisory needs. REDatabase, leveraging its established network of renewable energy investors and project developers, is the chosen online information and networking portal for a range of sector specialists, investors and policy makers.

Case Study #1: MENA Region Solar Power Sector

In 2009, London Research International undertook a comparative study of the solar power sector in the MENA region for a research institute affiliated with a Japanese bank. Eleven countries were examined, namely Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The project comprised summarising the current power market in these countries, the grid systems and interconnectors, electricity usage tariffs and government subsidies for energy, incentives for renewable power deployment, case studies of solar power projects developed or under development, and recommendations for development based on solar irradiation levels. The research included interviews with companies active in the industry in the MENA region.

Case Study #2: Financial Feasibility Assessment for Tidal and Wave Power Generation Projects in Scotland

London Research International (LRI) was contacted by a leading Japanese manufacturer to conduct a study identifying the mechanisms of ensuring financial feasibility of one wave and one tidal power project off the coast of Scotland’s Orkney Islands at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).

This report provides cash flow estimates for each case study, from the project’s setup, through to commercialisation and until the year 2045. Included are estimates of annual electricity production and sales, details of grants and equities available for each project, and initial capital expenditures. The report assesses financial feasibility on the basis of generation capacity, annual generation, RO circulation mechanisms, operation and construction costs, and calculations of investment returns. Also included are details of major stakeholders involved in each project’s development, including the UK and Scottish Governments, the Crown Estate, EMEC, local government, as well as venture and construction companies.

For more detailed information about the above, please contact us.

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New Technologies

The need for new types of green technology internationally is increasingly growing. Consequently, the need to understand more about international developments will increase. The green technology market has large potential, particularly as companies take sustainability issues more seriously, and businesses work to meet EU or national government energy targets, such as the EU ETS, or CRC legislation. LRI can help your business find technologies suited to your needs.

For more detailed information about the above, please contact us.

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LRI's featured publications

RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY INCENTIVES IN THE OECD, CHINA AND INDIA, 2011/2012: Investment and Operating Support Programmes

This comprehensive report details the incentives and benefits available for renewable power development in 31 OECD countries, China and India. The study provides a clear country-to-country comparison of national incentive programs, emissions targets, and support for renewable electricity production.

Both the urgent need to cut GHG emissions and the contribution that renewable energy can make towards energy security is being increasingly acknowledged in developed countries. Despite current unstable macroeconomic conditions, investment in the deployment of renewable electricity remains strong. However, the persistently high cost of deployment is such that government incentives continue to be required. A major challenge for renewable power developers lies in identifying which of these incentive schemes offer good value for money and the predictability needed to justify significant commitments of capital. Combining key electricity market statistics with an analysis of operating and investment incentives for each country, the report provides concise but comprehensive information regarding the climate for renewable power investment in 31 OECD countries, China and India.

For more information please visit: REdatabase.com

CARBON REDUCTION COMMITMENTS AND MEASURES IN THE OECD, CHINA AND INDIA, 2011/2012

This study is an authoritative source for quick and easy comparison of existing carbon reduction commitments, regulations and incentives in 31 OECD countries, China and India. The report concludes with a concise summary of which countries are ahead or behind in terms of carbon reduction efforts.

All major countries acknowledge the urgent need to cut carbon emissions and shift to a low-carbon economy. Accordingly, they have carbon reduction commitments, although the degree of commitment significantly differs between countries. To observe those commitments, governments have been adopting various measures, both regulations and incentives. However, the precise effectiveness of those measures is largely not yet understood and thus uncertainty prevails among policy makers and the public as to whether emissions targets can be achieved or not. For businesses, challenges lie not only in trying to reduce their emissions but also in identifying potential impacts of current and future regulations on their businesses and maximising potential benefits deriving from incentive schemes.

For more information please visit: REdatabase.com