Archive for January, 2008
« Previous EntriesStaggering Costs of IT Electricity Consumption
Saturday, January 26th, 2008According to recent study of the US government the US IT sector consumed about 61 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2006 (1.5 percent of total U.S. electricity consumption) for a total electricity cost of about USD 4.5 billion. Growing energy costs and increasing processor power will drive electricity bills of IT sector to staggering amount $63 [...]
Digital Music Sales Set for Growth
Saturday, January 26th, 2008The following factors will shape worldwide digital music market in 2008 - 2012:
Demand for digital music will continue to grow at about 11% annually.
Share of online downloads will increase at the expense of CD sales.
New generation of pre-loaded solid memory portable devices will further boost digital music market.
Emerging middle class in India and [...]
World’s Ethanol Production Forecast 2008 - 2012
Saturday, January 26th, 2008New biofuel report released - Global Biofuel Production Forecast 2015-2020
Major findings of the old report World’s Ethanol Production Forecast 2008 - 2012:
World’s ethanol production will pass 20 Bln gallons in 2012.
Ethanol production is expected to grow in 2008 - 2012 with CAGR about 5%.
U.S. and Brazil are leading the world in production of ethanol.
Emergence [...]