Studies & Publication

Cross Border Bioenergy
The objective of this European Commission funded project is to help SMEs in evaluating bioenergy markets in Europe in view of cross-border investments. Five different bioenergy market sectors are considered:  Biogas for CHP and bio methane processing, small-scale heat for private houses and single heat customers, commercial biomass boilers for district heating, solid biomass CHP technologies and biofuels for transportation. eclareon leads the editing of five EU-27 market handbooks containing the results of the evaluation for these sectors. In close collaboration with project partners, eclareon will also design a freely accessible online database based on a Geographic Information System (GIS) and a Business-to-Business platform aimed at facilitating cross-border investments. Project partners are the Imperial College London, 10 national bioenergy associations and the European association AEBIOM, leading the consortium. www.crossborderbioenergy.eu

Photovoltaic Country Reports
These reports are designed to keep PV industry clients up-to-date on recent developments in emerging sales markets. Each country report is based on the current economic and legal framework and interviews with local experts and industry association from our network. Based on our long-standing experience with other markets, we analyze and assess the status-quo and provide the reader with estimates on the market development in near future. A country report is designed as a high-profile MS PowerPoint presentation (in English language), consisting of approx. 40-50 attractively designed slides including charts, tables and quotes. Each report follows the same content structure:

Chapter 1: PV framework analysis (macro conditions, policy & legal framework, key support schemes)
Chapter 2: PV market analysis (market history, Market size & growth, market segmentation & regional distribution, drivers & barriers, prospects & forecast)
Chapter 3: PV industry analysis (industry structure & value chain analysis, main distribution channels for small systems & large projects, key up-/midstream & downstream market players, prices levels for modules & systems
Chapter 4: Profiles of Top5-10 companies (company background & history, business model & activities, procurement strategy & main suppliers, commercial strategy & structure, organisation & management). www.pv-market-navigator.com

PV Trend Reports
These reports are compiled & edited by eclareon on a monthly basis to capture important developments in the worldwide PV market, with a special focus on the German downstream market. The trend report is a single source that helps executives to keep track of market developments in an efficient way and without time consuming and redundant reading of news, newsletters and all other sources of information. Each report is structured in four major parts:

1. Country trends – updates on key emerging markets
2. Market (demand side) trends – updates on main segments
3. Industry (supply side) trends – updates on commercial strategies of downstream players
4. Corporate trends – updates of leading manufacturers & system integrators.

The reports are sent as a high-profile text document, consisting of approx. 30-40 pages with charts, tables and quotes. The photovoltaic sector is very dynamic and still dependant on support schemes which can change quickly. With these reports our customers are able to monitor important developments with strategic implications to their companies. www.pv-market-navigator.com 

Smart Grid study 2010
Support to a leading electronics corporation in entering the European smart grid sector, by providing an overview study on political / legal framework conditions and standardization issues in Germany and on EU level (focus on inverter/converter technologies in smart home solutions). www.pv-market-navigator.com

EurObserv´ER Barometer
From 2008-2010 eclareon was involved in the compilation of EU-wide schemes, energy statistics & industry sector data on Renewable Energies. This European Commission funded project addresses to policy makers and others in the field of Renewable Energy. Through its descriptive reports the “Barometer” provides a comprehensive picture of the diffusion processes of renewable energies in the EU. Furthermore, the “Barometer” indicates realized projects and provides for political background as well as country-specific information. www.eurobserv-er.eu  

Handbooks Renewable Export Markets
Editing of three German publications on relevant market entry aspects for German companies, written on behalf of the German Energy Agency (dena): ”Export Handbook Wind Energy 2003/04“, ”Export Handbook Photovoltaic’s 2003/04“, ”Export Handbook Renewable Energies in Brazil“. www.exportinitiative.de/laender-und-marktinformationen.html  (in German only)

"Praxis reports"
Editing of nine German publications on relevant market entry aspects for German companies, written on behalf of the German Energy Agency (dena):  „Praxisreport Solarmarkt Spanien“, editions 2005, 2006, 2008; „Praxisreport Solarmarkt Griechenland“ edition 2006, „Praxisreport Solarmarkt Italien“, editions 2005, 2006, 2008; „Praxisreport Solarmarkt Frankreich“, editions 2005, 2006. www.exportinitiative.de/laender-und-marktinformationen.html  (in German only)

"Energy country profiles"
Editing of seven German publications on energy policy, legal framework, markets and industry, written on behalf of the German Energy Agency (dena): Portugal 2004, China 2004, the Baltic States 2004, Greece 2009, Belarus 2009, Ukraine 2009 and Russia 2010. www.exportinitiative.de/laender-und-marktinformationen.html  (in German only)

Handbook “Financing renewable energy investments abroad”
In 2004 realization of a specialist publication on ”Financing renewable energy investments abroad“ on behalf of the German Energy Agency (dena), including content design & editing, writing chapters and coordination of external authors.

Study on large collective solar thermal system installations in France
Analysis of the French market for large collective solar thermal systems on behalf of a German system integrator. Conducted in 2005, the study included analysis of regulatory frameworks, sales market & sector developments and typical installations/system designs.

Market analysis on wind power projects in Italy
In 2002 analysis of the market and competitive environment, as well as planning requirements for wind projects in Italy on behalf of a German project developer.