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Energy is often categorised as:

Renewable - solar, (photovoltaic) wind (eolic), wave, tidal, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric
Non-renewable - oil, natural gas, coal

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In our databases energy may be classified under utilities or under power or power generation or electricity generation. For green energy try keywords: alternative energy, renewables, green energy, sustainable energy, biofuels.

Company databases may use SIC codes or NAIC codes and in the field of finance the GICS codes may be used (or an ICB for the UK). More information.

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Fitch Solutions Industry reports	Previously Business Monitor International reports. In Proquest database Search for industry and PUBID(2044556) e.g. renewables and PUBID(2044556) These provide global or regional reports and individual country reports on major industries. For example: Global renewables, Europe power, France renewables *Good for forecasts.*
IBISWorld	Provides detailed market research reports for UK, US, China and (limited) global. Go to > electricity and also petroleum
MergentOnline	Use Mergent to find, company financials, short industry reports and analyst research reports on this sector.
Technavio Insights	Good for new energy markets, as well as fossil fuels. Covers Energy as a Service, markets for energy industry related components and also markets related to Energy Utilities.
Bloomberg Finance Zone only	Go to > Function <BI> and selection sectors and sub-sectors. Or use the function <RES>.
Statista	Good for statistics and reports on all aspects of Energy industry .

**Web sources**
World Energy Outlook - IEA 2021 full report can be downloaded free of charge,	Enerdata Global Energy Statistical Yearbook can be viewed online. To download content you will need to register.
OPEC - World Oil Outlook	EIA - US Energy Administration
BP Energy Outlook Energy Outlook 2023 is focused on three main scenarios: Accelerated, Net Zero and New Momentum. These scenarios are not predictions of what is likely to happen or what BP would like to happen. BP Statistical Review of World Energy Annual publication can be downloaded in full or by section	Eurelectric The Union of the Electricity Industry. Has statistics and documentation relation to the electricity and broader energy sector including a recent report called Power Choices: Pathways to carbon-neutral electricity in Europe by 2050.
Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2020 report from Frankfurt School's Centre on climate and sustainable energy finance	Solar Power Europe Produce various reports available free of charge including the most recent Global Market report which covers 2021-2025. You may need to register for access.
The Future of Power 2021 Deloitte article focussing on the European Electricity sector. Deloitte have many articles and reports looking at all aspects of the Energy sector	IEF Global Energy Reports IEF have report comparing the outlooks from the IEA and OPEC. Also provides links to sites of other energy agencies.
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2022 Statistical report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)can be downloaded free of charge. Other publications also available.

News and keeping up to date

Science Direct	Covers business and sci/tech. Good for technical developments in energy and energy storage, and advances in renewable energy.
Factiva	Our global news database with news wires, newspapers, websites and trade and professional titles. For a more targeted search try limiting to sources relevant to the energy and / or utilities sectors.
FT.Com	Prior registration required. Click here to register. (It is included when searching Factiva)
Economist	Full personalised access to the Economist. Must register first using LBS email address
Project Syndicate	Project Syndicate.org provides original, high-quality commentaries to a global audience, covering economics, politics, health, technology, and culture.