Data Science and Clean Technology: Updated Market Analysis
If you were to ask people why they’re interested in applying data science in clean technology - the chances are that you’ll come across three answers. 1) They want to make a difference to the planet and help people 2) They think it’s cool technology and want to be at the forefront of innovation and 3) They’ve heard it’s a hot and upcoming field with lots of jobs and opportunities and want to get in at the ground level. Now, one and two are both pretty obvious - but what about the third reason? Is the intersection of clean technology and data science really such a growing field? To answer that question, let’s take a look at some numbers. Now, about five years ago, when the field was in its infancy, there was a lot of speculation about the field being anywhere from a multi-billion dollar market to a multi-trillion dollar market . How did those estimates hold up, now as we look at what the next five years may bring? As it turns out, the estimates held up pretty well. Clean t