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Power industry statistics suggest that thermal power accounts for the majority of global electricity generation and is expected to continue its dominance in the future as well. Thermal power is the most reliable source of power generation as the power produced through this source is at a higher capacity factor as compared to renewable plants. Though fossil fuel fired plants pollute air, moving away completely from thermal power to alternative energy is not suitable approach to ensure energy security. Therefore, continued growth of thermal power is the only way to meet the rising electricity demand going forward.

Statistics for installed capacity, power generation and consumption of power in Singapore from 2000 to 2012 reveals that the future looks bright for the sector. The various power sector parameters such as supply security, generation infrastructure, transmission infrastructure offer an insight into the growth of the power plants in Singapore. Grid interconnectivity, transmission and distribution infrastructure along with power imports-exports throws light on the future development of the market.

Thermal power generation contributed the highest share of 71.6% of total power generation in 2012, followed by renewable and hydropower in Philippines, which contributed shares of 15.4% and 13% respectively. Continued growth in power generation has led the government of the Philippines to focus on the expansion of the role of renewable energy in power generation.

India, Brazil, the Middle East, and China were projected to be the important emerging markets in the global power industry to offer growth in 2013. Market uncertainty, rising competition, regulatory changes, and responding to pricing pressure remained to be the leading business concerns for the global power industry in 2013. Price, level of service and delivery lead times is considered to be the most important factors for supplier selection in the global power industry. On the other hand, brand reputation, environmental records and CSR are considered the least important. Survey results showed that respondents from the global power industry identified Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the US, and Australia to offer the highest growth potential among developed countries during 2013 and 2014.

Analysis of the power market scenario in Saudi Arabia in addition to an in-depth study of the active thermal power plants in the country, upcoming thermal installation details, and major equipment market size and company snapshots of some of the major market participants provides a future outlook of the industry with forecasts up to 2025. Key policies and regulatory framework supporting thermal power development assist in identifying key growth and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia thermal power market. Company snapshots of some of the major market participants in the country facilitate understanding and responding to competitors business structure, strategy and prospects.

Several government and industry bodies are working towards developing the market and wind energy producers are being provided various incentives. Majority of the players operating in the market are foreign companies and there is stiff competition among these players.

A positive consumption pattern of cheese in the world unfolds a host of opportunities for players in that segment with an optimistic future outlook for cheese to 2017. Important product segments include blue-veined cheese, fresh (uncured and unripened) cheese, powered and grated cheese and processed cheese.

Saudi Arabia is estimated to have the fourth largest defense budget in the world, behind the US, China, and Russia. Valued at USD 52.9 billion in 2013, the country's defense expenditure is at the seventh position among the top 10 military spenders. An underdeveloped domestic defense industry coupled with the country's high spending power makes the competitive landscape for Saudi Arabian defense favorable presenting ample opportunities for foreign OEMs to enter the market through an alliance route.

The huge untapped wind power potential of India and its energy deficiency is helping in the growth of the wind turbine market in the country. Research on wind turbine market reveals that the market is forecasted to exhibit steady growth over the next five years. Renewable energy is gaining prominence within the country. Wind energy accounts for majority of the renewable energy generated in the country. With India facing continuous shortfall in the supply of energy required to cater to the demands of its growing population through conventional sources, the focus is shifting from conventional to renewable sources of energy.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Green Data Center market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size the report considers the revenue generated from the sales and services of data center equipment, powering and cooling solutions, and monitoring and management solutions.