Driven by skyrocketing crude prices, rising concerns over environmental pollution, and the consequent switch towards alternate fuels, the world ethanol market is projected to reach 27.7 billion gallons by the year 2012. Stringent legislation of emission standards, and governmental intervention by way of subsidies, and tax incentives are expected to foster market growth in the [...]

Driven by rising demand for renewable energy sources, the world solar cells and modules market continues to witness strong growth and is on course to reach $40.7 billion in 2012. Rising petrol and natural gas prices coupled with government regulations in various countries have had a favorable impact on generation of power from renewable energy [...]