As Japan and the international community count the cost of the Fukushima Dai-ichi disaster and an energy strategy reliant on nuclear power, analysts are predicting an upturn in demand for renewables. Coupled with recent political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, which has added to concerns over security of supply, the renewables sector may be heading towards a significant turning point.
However, a key challenger for this lucrative market is emerging in the guise of China. While the opportunities for European companies to tap into the rapidly growing Chinese market are significant, experience shows it is crucial to develop a framework that protects Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
