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Clear insights into critical issues

As a power or utility company, you’re operating in a world of uncertainty, changing regulatory frameworks and environmental challenges. You need to maintain a secure and reliable supply, while anticipating change.

Our Global Power & Utilities Center doesn’t just react to changing market conditions, we help shape them. We don’t just know the issues, we’ve analyzed what’s behind them to understand the impact they have on you and the way you do business.

The Center brings together a worldwide team of professionals, sharing knowledge and experience we’ve gained with power and utilities companies around the world.

You benefit from timely insights on the most pressing industry issues, from accessing fuel sources at competitive prices to navigating the complex environmental agenda. And we provide you with assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services that are tailored to your needs.

Wherever you are in the world, we support you in managing uncertainty and making the most of change.

Diversification key to global renewables growth as China soars ahead of competitors

Countries are increasingly broadening their renewable energy portfolios amid challenging market conditions, according to our latest global Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices. China leads this trend and retains its top indices ranking.

Renewable energy country attractiveness indices: August 2011

Recent turbulence in the financial markets has been an unwelcome reminder of the enduring vulnerability of today’s global economy, and the renewable energy sector hasn't proved immune to the stalling economic landscape.

Turn risks and opportunities into results

New technologies and a changing customer relationship are driving a fundamental transformation of the power and utilities business model. Market volatility, pricing pressure, variations in market performance and demanding stakeholders all have contributed to this evolution. We explore the top 10 risks and opportunities facing the sector today.

Nuclear perspectives: Making tough decisions in a time of pragmatism

2010 was a year of pragmatism in the global nuclear industry. Many new projects have been planned, with more countries joining the ranks of those aspiring to develop nuclear power. Our 2010 Nuclear perspectives publication updates the previous year’s report, examining the investment climate for new nuclear power in 24 countries across the world.

How power and utilities companies can finance future investment
The global power and utilities industry is undergoing major transformation. It is causing enormous infrastructure investment challenges and is driving many companies towards new sources of finance. The publication examines investment drivers and potential returns in different parts of the world as well as the reasons behind funding shortfalls. It considers current trends in raising capital and looks to future financing structures and vehicles that could emerge in this challenging environment.
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