Energy R&D Institutes Play a Vital Role in Accelerating the Low-Carbon Transition of Global Energy Sector
Global public R&D institutes have always been the main driver of innovation and technology domain in the energy sector. The importance of public R&D for energy sector is further highlighted by the need for accelerated commercialization of emerging technologies that have been identified as vital for deep decarbonization of the global energy sector by several developed and developing nations. In this study, we have highlighted the current public R&D budget by various nations across the globe along with the technologies in focus. The study includes profiles of top public energy R&D institutes along with their key technology focus areas, impact of COVID-19 and others.
Profiled public energy R&D institutes are - Argonne National Laboratory, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC), Gas Technology Institute (GTI), IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN)/ French Institute of Petroleum, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
The study covers the following topics:
- Overview of global energy R&D funding
- Emerging technological trends
- Regional public energy R&D insights
- Notable developments by top public energy R&D institutes
- Research publication analysis
- Impact of COVID-19 on public R&D
- Growth opportunities
Table of Contents
Strategic Imperatives
- The Strategic Imperative 8™
- The Strategic Imperative 8™
- The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on Energy R&D
- About the Growth Pipeline EngineTM
- Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Analysis Framework - Core Value
1.3 Research Methodology
2. Global Energy R&D - An Overview
2.1 Government Energy R&D Funding Witnessing a Steady Increase Since 2017
2.2 Importance of Technological Convergence Highlighted by the Increased Budget Proportions
2.3 Hydrogen and Energy Storage are the Key Patenting Technology Areas in Energy Sector
2.4 Low-Carbon Technologies Sit at the Forefront of Energy R&D Focus Areas
2.5 North America and Europe Continue to Accelerate its Energy R&D
2.6 R&D Institutions Profiled in This Study
3. Companies to Action
3.1 Argonne National Laboratory
3.2 Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
3.3 Energy and Environmental Research Center
3.4 Gas Technology Institute (GTI)
3.5 IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN)
3.6 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
3.7 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
3.8 Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
3.9 Spanish National Research Council
3.10 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
4. Research Publication Analysis
4.1 Spanish National Research Council Leads the Publication Activity
4.2 Material and Environmental Science is One of The Common Field of Study
4.3 Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Related Publications Have Received the Most Citations
5. Growth opportunities
5.1 Growth Opportunity 1: Disruptive Technologies
5.2 Growth Opportunity 1: Commercialization of Disruptive Low-Carbon Technologies Warrants Continuous Financial Support from Governments
5.3 Growth Opportunity 2: R&D Partnership
5.4 Growth Opportunity 2: Private-Public R&D Partnerships Facilitate Accelerated Technology and Innovation R&D
5.5 Impact of COVID 19 on Energy Sector
5.6 Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth of Energy R&D
6. Key Contacts
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
- Energy and Environmental Research Center
- Gas Technology Institute (GTI)
- IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN)
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
- Spanish National Research Council
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
