Energy and Renewables Publications

Power deals: 2012 outlook and 2011 review

Offshore proof: Turning windpower into performance

Gain not pain: Managing risk in capital projects

Publications
Introduction of the carbon revenue levy	July 2010

Power deals: 2012 outlook and 2011 review	February 2012
Offshore proof: Turning windpower into performance According to our recent survey, the offshore wind power industry has some way to go before taking its place as a sustainable part of the energy mix. This report shares the views of a number of major developers, utility companies and financiers, many of whom are determining the pace of growth in this sector across Europe and Asia. The report explores a number of key issues facing companies operating in this sector. Turning promise into performance will be critical for this sector over the next five years.	May 2011
Moving towards 100% renewable in Europe and North Africa by 2050	May 2011
Gain not pain: Managing risk in capital projects In March 2011 we facilitated a roundable of over 50 senior executives and specialists from across 10 countries to explore the key capital project and infrastructure challenges facing utility companies. This report outlines the summary trends and discussion points emerging from this session. Participants ranged from flagship utilities companies, financiers and bankers to the legal profession and engineering and technology companies.	April 2011
Helping you get ahead: Our energy credentials The energy sector landscape is changing dramatically. In this report, we spotlight a number of challenges currently facing energy companies including: smarter grid optimisation and interaction with customers; generating cleaner and renewable energy; managing deals to deliver growth; delivering successful capital projects and infrastructure; performance improvement; and operating in an uncertain regulatory environment. We take a look at our recent work in supporting energy companies to respond to these and other challenges brought about by this new market reality.	March 2011
Renewable deals report 2010 Our renewables report reviews global deal activity in both the clean technology and renewable energy (biofuels, biomass, geothermal, hydro, marine, solar and wind) sectors in 2010. The analysis includes companies developing energy efficient clean technology products for renewable energy infrastructure, manufacturers of equipment for the renewable energy sector and the acquisition of operating projects involved in the production of renewable energy. Overall the sector reports a busy year albeit at smaller deal values. This publication also takes a look at expected deal activity in 2011.	March 2011
Power deals report 2010 Our power deals report reviews reviews global merger and acquisition activity across the power and gas utility sectors in 2010. The report reviews transaction activity across power generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and storage; and energy retail companies. Overall, the utilities sector reports a modest uplift in deal-making during the year. The publication also looks at expected deal activity in 2011.	February 2011
100% renewable electricity: A roadmap to 2050 for Europe and North Africa 100% renewable electricity: A roadmap to 2050 for Europe and North Africa (Executive summary) 100% renewable electricity - A roadmap to 2050 for Europe and North Africa, a report prepared by the European and international climate experts at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the European Climate Forum, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the International Institute for Applied System Analysis, examines the potential for powering Europe and North Africa with renewable electricity exclusively by 2050 and the opportunities this transformation to the power sector presents.	November 2010
Smart from the start: Managing smart grid programmes In Autumn 2010, we brought together over 40 senior executives from the US, Europe and the Middle East to discuss the implementation challenges involved in rolling out smart grids (in its simplest form delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using technology that allows consumers to control appliances from their homes). This report draws on the experience of companies at different stages of smart meter and smart grid implementation. The overriding lesson emerging is ‘don’t underestimate the scale and reach of smart grid projects.’	October 2010
Responding to climate change The regulatory, market and technological environment for companies to plan a response to climate change is uncertain. However, waiting for greater clarity and failing to take action means that competitors will get ahead. Energy companies and their boards are already taking action on climate change. This publication provides a practical checklist of questions that companies should be addressing across the areas of strategy, risk, regulation and reporting.	August 2010
Smart solutions for smart grids A smart grid in its simplest form delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using technology that allows consumers to control appliances from their homes (via smart meters and sensors), to save energy and reduce cost. This presents huge opportunities for energy companies in addition to those in other sectors - technology, consumer goods (particularly electronics, white goods manufacturers) etc. The early stage of infrastructure development however presents companies with tough challenges around the timing of investment, choosing technology partners etc. We look at how to maximise opportunities in this area.	August 2010
Solar power: Generation and transmission PwC has played and continues to play, a key role in helping governments, business and society make the transition to renewable solar energy options. We’ve supported solar energy companies across a range of business issues. Irrespective of the scale of your business, we’re here to help.	June 2010
Managing your capital project Lessons learnt from the recent economic downturn amplify and strengthen the importance of bringing effective challenge to decisions at all stages of the capital project cycle. Now more than ever, the success of capital project delivery is critical to survival. From project appraisal through to completion and operation, we take a practical look at optimising your capital project delivery.	October 2009
Green electricity: Making a difference The recent and ongoing pace of change in the market for green and renewable energy is contributing to an increasingly complex electricity market. New market players, products, regulations and environmental labels (such as Renewable Electricity Certificates) have emerged and mandatory and voluntary markets have been established. This report examines and compares almost twenty renewable electricity labelling systems and the structure of more than thirty national renewable electricity markets.	May 2009

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