Researching… the energy industry?
31/10/2022
Have you been tasked to research the energy industry? Maybe you’re interested in the renewable energy market… If so, then look no further than our top picks for resources to get started with:
Includes detailed reports on over 100 countries and regions of the world. These can be found under the BMI > Industries menu options. The FitchConnect Power report provides data and forecasts on electricity generation, capacity, consumption and transmission. Fitch also covers Oil and Gas and Renewables as separate industries. Reports include a SWOT analysis along with a market overview and competitor information.
Anything else I should know?
Previously known as BMI Research. Reports updated quarterly.
IBISWorld includes a variety of reports on the areas of energy and power in countries across the world. Use the search function or browse content via the ‘Industry Research’ menu.
Anything else I should know?
Reports updated every 6 months approx.
Access a large number of energy journals via the Science Direct database. It includes titles such as, Energy, Energy Policy, Energy Economics, and the Electricity journal. Academic articles provide an analysis of the issues affecting the rapidly changing energy industry.
Anything else I should know?
Access Science Direct from the MIRC website, alternatively search for a specific journal title on the Publications Finder to be taken straight to the journal homepage.
Useful websites
- Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) – responsible for all aspects of UK energy policy, and for tackling global climate change on behalf of the UK.
- Energy UK – the trade association for the energy industry.
- RenewableUK – trade and professional body for the UK renewable energy industry.
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