The State of the Power Industry

2.1 Key Drivers for Power Utility Transformation
2.1.1 Changing Power Generation Fuel Mix
2.1.2 Renewable energy sector will continue to grow
2.1.3 Coal-based capacity decommissioning being undertaken by various utilities
2.1.4 Nuclear power installations expected to witness an increasing trend during the period 2017-2022
2.1.5 Enhanced grid resiliency takes form
2.1.6 Commitments Made at COP21 to Enhance Smart grid Outlook
2.1.7 Cyber-security is increasingly becoming important in a connected and digitized grid
2.1.8 Deal activities in the power sector on the rise
2.1.9 Move toward decarbonization has slowed down the growth in global carbon emissions, though not substantially
2.1.10 Distributed Energy Resources Proliferation Tweaking the Electricity Business Model
2.1.11 Energy storage is developing into a feasible grid-scale resource
2.1.12 Increasing Demand for Vehicle Electrification
2.2 Stringent Regulatory Norms
2.3 Conclusion

3.1 Bibliography
3.2 Contact
3.3 Disclaimer

Figure 1: Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity (GW), 2010, 2017-2022
Figure 2: Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity Share by Power-Generating Source (%), 2010, 2017, 2022
Figure 3: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Cumulative Installed Capacity (GW), 2017-2022
Figure 4: Power Market, Global, Number of Deals (Mergers and Acquisitions), 2014-2018
Figure 5: Power Market, Global, Number of Deals (Asset transactions), 2014-2018
Figure 6: Battery Energy Storage Systems, Global, BESS System Cost ($/kWh), 2011, 2016, 2021