- Solutions
Our solutions
- OverviewOur workflow solutions give you the data, tools, and insights to power every decision
- Strategic IntelligenceGet a complete view of strategic issues and stay ahead of emerging disruptive themes
- Sales IntelligenceOur workflow solutions give you the data, tools, and insights to power every decision
- Industry
- Platform
Our platform
Your powerful intelligence platform
Explore the fully comprehensive productivity and insights platform
- Company
We are GlobalData
Regulatory headwinds, increasing competition, growth in renewables and investors’ uncertainty towards the Brexit outcome has resulted in the UK power market experiencing a major change. The ballooning of small players in the power retail business has created intense competition, leading to changes in the market landscape and dynamics, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]
Subsidy-free solar plants such as EnBW’s to play a key role in supporting Germany to meet its 2030 target, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) is planning to build the largest subsidy-free solar plant in Germany; Mohit Prasad, Project Manager at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Under the zero-subsidy mechanism, power generated from EnBW’s 180 megawatt (MW) plant will be sold in the wholesale market instead of a […]
Global solar photovoltaic capacity expected to exceed 1,500GW by 2030, says GlobalData
Global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is estimated to increase significantly from 593.9 gigawatt (GW) in 2019 to 1,582.9GW in 2030 following significant capacity additions by China, India, Germany, the US and Japan, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, ‘Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, Update 2019 – Global Market Size, […]
Afghanistan’s energy sector will be transformed by World Bank spurring private investments
The World Bank Group’s announcement of a $98.8m financial package to support the development of two gas-to-power energy projects – Sheberghan Phase 1 (40 megawatts (MW) and Mazar-e-Sharif (58.6MW) – in Afghanistan, will be crucial in addressing the key challenges within the country’s energy sector, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Afghanistan has […]
Predictive maintenance becoming integral to power sector as it enhances safety and productivity
Predictive maintenance is becoming integral to the power sector as it extends the operational life of field equipment and infrastructure in order to improve organizational profitability, while also enhancing safety and productivity. Therefore, a number of power companies have begun implementing the tools across the operational value chain, including operations and maintenance (O&M), power generation, […]
Renewable power to boost energy security in Ukraine until 2030, says GlobalData
Renewable installed capacity in Ukraine is set to grow at 15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 13.8GW in 2030 from 2.8GW in 2019. This increase in renewable energy capacity is expected to boost energy supply security in the country in the near future, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ukraine is […]
Power utilities are betting on robotics to enhance operations
Robots and drones now play a crucial role in the power utilities space as companies are increasingly using robotics to handle the inspection of risky, time-consuming, and hard to reach assets, as well as maintaining those assets and improving their operations, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Thematic Research: Robotics […]
Onshore and offshore installations of wind turbine towers to grow by 0.8% and 23.9% to 2023
The wind turbine towers market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% between 2019 and 2023. Favorable government policies and growing environmental concerns are underscoring the growth in the wind power market, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. During the forecast period the onshore market will […]
German wind industry loses momentum as onshore wind auction fails to attract investors
Following the announcement that the onshore wind power market in Germany has awarded only 187 megawatt (MW) of new onshore wind capacity against 500 MW that was available in the September auction; Mohit Prasad, Project Manager at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The flawed auction design and difficulties in obtaining […]
Utility-linked smart thermostats to account for 36% of $75bn automated home market by 2025
The automated home market exceeded $23bn in 2018 and is expected to reach $75bn by 2025, at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest theme report, ‘Thematic Research: Automated Home and Utilities’, states that growth will mostly be driven by smart thermostats, […]
APAC will continue to lead global wind turbine market with 33.14GW capacity by 2023, says GlobalData
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to lead the wind turbine market with an annual installation capacity of 33.14 gigawatt (GW) by 2023, largely driven by onshore deployment; followed by EMEA and Americas with capacities of 19.9GW and 11.7GW, respectively, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report ‘Wind Turbine, Update 2019 […]
Philippines drives renewable power to improve energy security, says GlobalData
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the largest private sector electric distribution utility company in the Philippines, has launched auctions for 2.9 gigawatt (GW) of generation capacity. The utility also plans to deploy 1GW of renewable power. Tarun Bhutani, Power Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the development: “With […]
Renewables to represent 30% of US total installed capacity by 2030
The contribution of renewable power to total installed capacity in the US is expected to double from 15% in 2018 to 30% by 2030, reaching a total of 442.8 gigawatt (GW). Representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, this projection can be attributed to more states adopting and updating renewable energy policies, as […]
Over 72% of Germany’s power needs to be met by non-hydro renewable energy by 2030
The share of renewables in Germany reached 53.4% of the country’s power capacity mix in 2018 and is expected to reach 72.7% by 2030, with non-hydro renewable energy expected to meet the country’s future power demand after nuclear and coal is phased out, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Germany […]
Higher carbon allowances weighed on Uniper profits, operational performance is crucial in H2 2019
Following the release of Uniper SE’s first half 2019 results; Ankit Mathur, Practice Head of Power at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Uniper SE has revealed that first-half adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 49% to €308 million (£283.8 million), compared to last year’s figure of €601 million. […]
UK market revival is crucial for E.ON in H2 2019
Following the release of E.ON SE’s first half 2019 results; Mohit Prasad, Project Manager at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “E.ON SE has reported a steep fall in its adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) by 12% at the end of the first half of 2019 compared to last […]
Renewable energy is expected to comprise 50% of Chile’s power mix by 2030
Renewable energy, the only way forward to the global climate change mitigation and environmental requirements, is expected to comprise 50% of Chile’s power mix by 2030, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Chile Power Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2019 – Market Trends, Regulations, and Competitive Landscape’, reveals that […]
Vattenfall demonstrates offshore wind farms can be profitable without the aid of subsidies with construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid 3 and 4
Vattenfall has announced it will be constructing the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 3 and 4 offshore wind farm on a zero subsidy mechanism; the second project in the Netherlands following Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 1 and 2. The wind farms will have a combined capacity of approximately 1.5 gigawatts (GW) and will be the first […]
Portugal’s position as Europe’s emerging market for solar PV installations bolstered by positive response to solar auction
Portugal’s first-ever solar photovoltaic (PV) auction for 1.4 gigawatts (GW) tender has received offers for 10GW and 64 companies have shown interest to develop solar power projects. The overwhelming response from international and domestic developers has enabled Portugal to strengthen its claim as Europe’s emerging market for solar PV installations, says GlobalData, a leading data […]
Despite slowdown in capacity additions, China will continue to lead global steam turbine market between 2019 and 2023, says GlobalData
The global steam turbine market registered a market value of US$9.25bn in 2018, primarily driven by growth in China. Despite a slowdown in capacity additions, the country will continue to lead the global market, followed by India, the US, Egypt and Vietnam, between 2019 and 2023, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. […]