The experts within our Energy Services Group maintain ongoing contact with a wide range of knowledgeable sources to stay abreast of the issues and trends that could impact the industry’s M&A climate or otherwise influence our clients’ businesses.  Following are a few of the topics addressed in our most recent Energy Services Review, which is published quarterly.

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ENERGY SERVICES REVIEW (2009: Q1) (View complete report)

Market Outlook

Clean Energy Trends

There are a number of intriguing trends developing in the clean energy space,  such as solar, wind and biofuels. Technology has continued to improve, and government support has been extended to help fuel future growth in the industry. Although 2009 presented many unique challenges, the mid and long-term outlook for clean energy looks strong.

Last year was certainly a year of major expansion for the industry, with 50 percent revenue growth in the clean-tech markets. Clean-tech, including wind power, solar photovoltaics and biofuels, saw industry revenue reach levels of over $115 billion globally.1 Due to a number of reasons, we do not see the same amount of growth for the sector in 2009. Some of the more visible factors we have seen at work are the delaying of projects and investment due to the tightening of credit markets. However, there are a variety of compelling reasons for investors to take a closer look into the space this year.

Companies in the clean energy space will use 2009 as an opportunity to focus their available resources on strategies that position them better and help them gain market share. We are anticipating an increased level of consolidation in the sector, which bodes well for M&A prospects in the industry.

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