Research

Pike Research’s analysts conduct rigorous examinations of emerging cleantech markets, the findings of which are published in the firm’s syndicated market research reports.  These reports, each of which focuses on a particular industry sector, include strategic analysis of business drivers and challenges, technology development, the value chain and competitive landscape, and global regulatory issues.  Quantitative analysis in our reports includes market sizing, market share analysis, segmentation by technology and geography, and detailed scenario-based forecasts with a five to ten year horizon. 


Our Research Practices

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Energy

Pike Research's Smart Energy practice focuses on new technology and business models that are driving innovation in renewable energy, energy storage, and the smart grid, both on the utility scale and on a distributed basis. Research coverage includes the hardware, software, and systems required to deploy Smart Energy technologies, along with an examination of demand drivers, business issues, and regulatory/policy issues associated with their adoption.

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Grid

Pike Research’s Smart Grid research practice covers grid automation, smart metering, and energy management applications that are defining the next generation of the electrical grid.  Research focus includes profiles of utility smart grid deployments, construction of microgrids at the sub-utility scale, examination of business models and technology issues including scalability and security, and quantification of the smart grid market opportunity across different sectors.

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Transportation

The Smart Transportation practice examines the global market for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and other alternate fuel vehicles for both consumer and commercial applications. Pike Research also analyzes the use of clean energy technologies for mass transit and other forms of transportation beyond conventional vehicles. Additional coverage includes analysis of other complementary technologies that are related to transportation including biofuels and advanced battery and energy storage technologies.


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Industry

Pike Research's Smart Industry practice concentrates on green business approaches being pioneered by companies in a variety of industries worldwide. This includes a focus on the application of clean technologies and business practices within industry verticals such as manufacturing, government, IT and electronics, and telecommunications. Coverage also includes case study analysis of corporate green initiatives, as well as survey research on business leaders' attitudes about cleantech and its impacts.

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Buildings

Pike Research's Smart Buildings practice focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of highly efficient commercial and residential buildings. Research areas include energy management systems, automation and control technologies, energy efficient technologies, and green building practices including design, materials, certification programs, and construction technologies. The practice covers key market opportunities for each area, including a detailed assessment of key industry players, emerging business models, and the public policy and regulatory environment related to smart buildings.

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Investment in Smart Transportation Systems Will Continue to Grow Despite Public Sector Cutbacks
May 29, 2012 The intelligent transportation systems (ITS) sector is now going through an evolution…
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Cloud-Based Services Are Transforming Building Energy Management
May 24, 2012 Technologies that make buildings smarter and more energy efficient continue to evolve…
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Electricity Submetering Market Will Double in Size to $1.6 Billion by 2020
May 23, 2012 Electricity submetering technology has long provided a way for savvy energy managers…
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Rising Demand for Water to be a Key Driver for Smart Water Meter Adoption
May 23, 2012 Worldwide demand for water is rising at a rapid pace and, in…
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