1. Customized Research
Clixoo provides customized research and reports in all domains of renewable energy to suit your business intelligence needs. Clixoo’s renewable energy research division delivers value-added customized research to clients in all the primary renewable energy sources – solar, wind, biofuels, hydro, geothermal, ocean energy and waste to energy.
Client can utilize our custom research intelligence on current and emerging technologies, R&D breakthroughs, forecasting, and technology impact analysis provided by our renewable energy industry analysts and consultants. Such customized reports can be developed for the main industries such as solar energy, wind energy, biofuels, small hydro and more.
Our custom research and reports can be done for inputs on a range of aspects and parameters related to renewable energy. Some of these are:
- Market research - Our market research includes critical analysis of the industry and market sectors, offering reliable, unbiased research
- Demand supply analysis
- Market size and growth estimation
- Industry forecasts
Actionable Market Intelligence
- We provide you the lists of consultants, suppliers and turnkey solution providers that will help you to make your next move in the business.
- In addition to intelligence and inputs, we provide clear strategic recommendations and specific steps for taking opportunities forward.
- We also focus on providing analytical frameworks that facilitate decision making.
- Where applicable, our research incorporates strong economic modeling and extensive cost-benefit analysis.
- Technology trends
- Inputs on key technology breakthroughs in each renewable source
- Current and future projected growth of new technologies
- Bottlenecks to technology adoption
- Company, competitor and supplier information
- Lists of industry players for each stage of the value chain
- Lists of equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
- Opportunities auditing
- Identifying mainstream and niche business opportunities in specific domains of renewable energy
- Evaluating the fit based on client profiles.
- Cost-benefit and ROI analysis for various renewable energy sources - Estimating current and future costs and returns for
- Major alternative energy sources - solar PV, solar thermal, wind, biofuels, waste to energy.
- Emerging sources - small hydro, third generation biofuels, offshore wind, tidal and wave energy.
- Analysis of business and market strategies in the various renewable energy industry segments
- Market penetration and growth strategies.
- Mergers and acquisitions data.
- Decision Support – The Clixoo team can also provide assistance in quantitative research to support your firm's decision-making process.
2. Ad hoc Requests
In addition to customized research support, Clixoo will support in any unplanned request you have as well.
We have specific expertise in providing quick turnaround times for the following types of ad hoc requests:
- Prices and costs
- Lists of suppliers and competitors
- Market growth trends
- Latest news updates on a specific topic or company
3. Real-time Updates
Our research team also has professionals dedicated to providing our clients with real time updates on a range of critical intelligence parameters. Depending on the type of need, these updates can be daily, weekly or monthly.
4. Research Support for White Papers and Presentations
Our research team can also undertake short-term research assignments related to sustainability. Typically, such assistance is required for the preparation of high quality white papers and presentations.
Clixoo follows a collaborative research methodology for its research assignments. A clear process to understand client needs is an important part of this methodology. Based on the needs of its clients, Clixoo formulates a customized research plan for each assignment comprising both primary and secondary research methods.
Primary Research
As a result of its focus on renewable energy, Clixoo has direct contact with diverse players along the entire renewable energy value chain, for each energy source. This set of valuable contacts will enable you to obtain you accurate market information and data.
Secondary Research
Secondary research will be done by our experienced in-house research team who has a deep understanding of the technology, processes, industry dynamics and emerging trends in renewable energy sources worldwide. Research will be using the following sources:
- Publicly available sources
- Database available with our research team
- Paid databases and resources
Expert Analysis
All intelligence and research from Clixoo are reviewed by experts from respective renewable energy domains.
Renewable Energy Research Framework
Our multi-disciplinary team has an excellent track record of providing ground breaking industry insights and intelligence to help you profit from the renewable energy revolution. We have developed a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge base to advice our clients and keep them informed.
Clixoo’s Renewable Energy Research Team has specific expertise in the following:
Expertise
The team comprises experts from management, alternative energy industry and energy / environment sciences. This rich combination of expertise enables us to provide productive assistance and support to our clients.
Understanding
In-depth understanding of the renewable energy industry in all its aspects – market, technology, and processes - and for the various sources of energy.
Updated
Our team is constantly updated with the latest investments and entrepreneurial activities in renewable energy in key geographies of the world
Our team has published the following industry research reports
Solar Profits Report
This report was written for entrepreneurs and businesses keen on exploring specific business opportunities in the solar energy industry. It provides extensive inputs and insights about the opportunities and business drivers along the entire solar energy industry value chain. The report has a clear emphasis on identifying new and niche opportunities, and also provides extensive details on the costs and investments required for the various business opportunities in this industry. The report covers both solar PV and solar thermal. more
Alternative Profits
This is a comprehensive report that is targeted at entrepreneurs and businesses keen on understanding the opportunities available along the entire renewable energy spectrum. The focus of the report is in providing relevant data for the current and emerging renewable energy opportunities and a framework for analyzing these opportunities. more
Oilgae Comprehensive Report
Algae represent the third generation biofuel feedstock and are one of the most researched feedstock for fuel production. This is the most detailed industry report available that covers all the critical aspects of the algae to fuel value chain. Developed by a team comprising biotechnologists and biofuel industry researchers, this work is considered to be one of the definitive and updated report on algae fuels. A range of businesses - some of then Fortune 100 companies - have benefitted from this report. more
Oilgae Digest – A Business Report
The Digest is targeted at those looking for a first level understanding of the algae fuel industry. The report satisfies the market critical need for algae-fuel intelligence that provides answers to the most critical questions and is presented in an easy-to-understand format. more
Oilgae Academic Edition
This report was developed to satisfy the growing needs of the academia and research community for a report that provided extensive research review related to algae fuels. This report has benefitted over a hundreds of academic researchers and universities in over forty countries. more
Comprehensive Castor Oil Report
Castor oil is one of the most versatile plant oils. It has the potential to become a feedstock for producing a range of bio-products - chemicals, fertilizers, plastics and more. The Comprehensive Castor Oil report is the most detailed report available that provides critical insights on all aspects of the castor oil industry value chain. This report has benefitted over a hundred companies, many of which are the who's-who of the global oleochemicals and bio-products industry. more
Comprehensive Jatropha Report
Jatropha is a second generation biodiesel feedstock. Owing to its potential to be cultivated and harvested at economical costs and in marginal lands, jatropha has significant advantages over many other energy crops. However, large-scale jatropha cultivation for biodiesel is a nascent industry and there are a number of misconceptions about the crop. These have resulted in suboptimal yields and poor returns for the early adopters. The Comprehensive Jatropha Report focuses on providing balanced intelligence and insights on the jatropha crop and the industry, resulting in much better crop performance, yield and biodiesel production. more
Comprehensive Cellulosic Ethanol Report
Cellulosic biomass represent the second generation feedstock’s for bio-ethanol production. The cellulosic ethanol industry is expected to have excellent near-term potential for scalable production of bio-ethanol. Significant investments in this industry recently have resulted in a large number of innovations - especially in the production process routes and the use of better and cost-effective enzymes. The Comprehensive Cellulosic Ethanol Report has a specific emphasis on providing extensive details on the various process routes being attempted and updates on trends, innovations and breakthroughs for these process routes. Another area of emphasis for the report is a meticulous analysis of costs for the various pocess routes, and evaluation of the key drivers that could result in lower costs. more
Our reports can enable your company to make better informed business decisions
Clixoo has done customized market and industry research in the following domains related to sustainability :
| Sustainable Environment | Sustainable Lifestyle |
- Anaerobic Digestion
- Biochemicals
- Biopolymers
- Bioremediation
- Carbon Capture and Storage
- Wastewater Treatment
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- Energy Efficiency and Conservation
- Organic Food
- Recycling
- Sustainable Farming
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| Sustainable Energy |
- Batteries and Other Energy Storage Systems
- Biodiesel
- Bio-feedstock based Electricity Generation
- Cellulosic Ethanol
- Ethanol Fuel
- Fuel Cells
- Geothermal Energy
- Small Hydro
- Solar Energy
- Tidal Energy
- Waste to Energy
- Wave Energy
- Wind Energy
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Clients for our research services span the globe. Entrepreneurs both small and large exploring opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability have benefitted from our research.
Some of the prominent clients who have benefitted from research support are:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), US Department of Energy
NREL is one of the most reputed renewable energy research support organizations. NREL’s centers for scientific and technological excellence support the research and development efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco is a fully integrated international petroleum company with the world's largest oil reserves.
Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan
Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest general trading company (sogo shosha) with over 200 bases of operations in approximately 80 countries worldwide
Procter & Gamble (P&G), South America
One of the world's prominent consumer product companies. Product range includes personal care, household cleaning, laundry detergents, prescription drugs and more.
Carbon Planet Limited, Australia
The leading climate change company offering emissions and energy audits, along with business advisory.
Lafarge Group, France
Lafarge is the world leader in building materials.
Sun Renewables Ltd, Ireland
An exclusive distributor to Sharp Solar for its solar PV cells.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan
A national research organization that serves to strengthen the technological competitiveness of Taiwan.
Association of Biotech Led Enterprises, India (ABLE)
ABLE is the apex organization for the Indian Biotech industry.
DSM, Netherlands
Diversified multi-national manufacturing company, active in the pharmaceutical, food, automotive, electronics, textile, agriculture
Arkema, France
Diversified chemicals manufacturer. Products include acrylic monomers and polymers, technical polymers and resins.
Linde Gas, Germany
Produces and supplies industrial and medical gases worldwide with offices in over 50 countries.
US Defense Establishment
The United States Department of Defense is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the US government related to national security and the military.
Why we provide far higher value than generic custom research companies
The renewable energy research team at Clixoo will be a far better intelligence support for you than a generic custom research company, for the following reasons:
| Clixoo | Generic Research Companies |
Our core focus is on renewable energy. Hence we can provide you with more in-depth insights. |
They operate in all fields; hence they lack in-depth knowledge of the renewable energy industry. |
Our focus enables to assist you in the entire value chain of the renewable energy industry.
We can support your business by providing business contacts, investor contacts and supplier contacts.
We are thus much more than just a custom research support. |
They do not have extensive contacts along the entire value chain; hence, they can only be a market research partner |
Being located in India is an added advantage. This helps us provide you with the best insights at the lowest cost! |
They cost significantly more than us. |
The Renewable Energy Customized Research division is a part of Clixoo. Other divisions of Clixoo perform high end research in specialized areas such as
Biofuels
Our Biofuels Research Division has a special focus on third generation biofuels. Oilgae, our algal biofuels division is the world's leading provider of information and intelligence for the algae fuels / algae biodiesel industry. Our Biofuels Research team has provided customized research assistance for Fortune 500 companies and the team's research has benefitted over a hundred companies spread over 25 countries. This team has also worked on market research for other emerging biofuels opportunities such as cellulosic ethanol and Jatropha biodiesel.more
Renewable Energy India
Our India Renewable Energy Team does extensive work in providing consulting and market research support for all renewable energy opportunities in India. more
Carbon Sequestration
Our CCS Research Division does industry and feasibility research on novel methods of carbon capture and storage for GHG abetment.
The renewable energy research team is in a unique position to gain insights from these related divisions.
