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The future of energy storage

18 November 2021

The vast majority of carbon emissions from Asia Pacific are now covered by net zero targets. Wind and solar generation will be critical to achieving this but must be combined with energy storage.

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Sunny side up: our European solar PV market outlook 2021

19 November 2021

Solar power becoming more competitive, falling costs and green hydrogen policy developments could all incentivise more solar PV deployment.

Opinion

What COP26 means for energy and natural resources

01 December 2021

Despite a lack of globally aligned policies and projects for carbon reduction, we see COP26 as a qualified success. So, what are the implications?

Opinion

Can green hydrogen compete on cost?

07 December 2021

Cost reductions for low-carbon hydrogen are critical to enable a swift energy transition.

Opinion

False dawn for lithium-ion battery recycling?

08 December 2021

The supply imbalance for critical battery materials is the greatest challenge to transport electrification. Li-ion recycling will have only a limited impact to 2030.

Opinion

Redefining the US ‘solar coaster’

14 December 2021

Opposing dynamics – from escalating supply chain constraints to the Build Back Better (BBB) Act – could drive the biggest fluctuations in near-term US solar capacity since 2016.

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We need to supercharge green hydrogen to accelerate the march to net zero

01 February 2022

Given the right market and policy environment, green hydrogen has potential as a key driver for the net zero goals of many nations who participated in COP26.

Opinion

What role will ammonia play in global hydrogen trade?

10 January 2022

Low-carbon ammonia is emerging as a carrier of choice for hydrogen exports, but it’s not without its challenges.

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Power and renewables companies face merging headwinds in 2022

17 January 2022

There’s no shortage of ambition or growth potential in the power and renewables sector. But while energy transition momentum builds, near-term risks have also risen.

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Why 2022 will be a pivotal year for European power and renewables

19 January 2022

As power price records continue to get smashed – and net zero ambitions soar – what does the coming year have in store for European power and renewables?

Featured

Why 2022 will be a record year for Latin American power and renewables

21 January 2022

An estimated 18 GW of wind, solar and storage is expected to come online in Latin America in 2022, representing 9% growth year-on-year.

Opinion

US community solar market will bring 4.5 GWdc online over the next five years

14 February 2022

Expanded incentives and program allocations boost the forecast for US community solar – but siting and interconnection challenges are growing.

Opinion

Are EU NECPs missing the mark on REPowerEU targets?

03 May 2024

We analyse the redrafted National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of Member States and examine if their targets are enough to comply with EU ambitions

Opinion

US solar: four things to look for in 2025

16 January 2025

Our take on key themes, from installations projections to cell manufacturing capacity, the potential impact of the Trump administration energy agenda and the future of the IRA.

Opinion

Near-term solar installations are set to explode in the US

14 June 2023

Annual capital expenditures on solar projects will almost double to US$72 billion by 2033 – but the 'solar coaster’ ride isn’t over yet.

Editorial

What’s at Stake for Clean Energy in the US Election?

21 September 2020

How will the election shape the solar, wind, energy storage and utility sectors? GTM’s reporters game it out.

Editorial

Bifacial market to grow tenfold by 2024

24 September 2019

Annual global bifacial module capacity will exceed 21 gigawatts by 2024

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Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Americas

21 February 2025

Make sense of the complex regional and sub-regional market structures with integrated analyses connecting power markets with commodity markets.

Opinion

From policy to possibility: How CCUS Is moving from talk to action

10 October 2025

Recorded live on day two of Wood Mackenzie’s CCUS Conference in Houston, this episode of Interchange Recharged explores how carbon capture is advancing from state-level regulation to real-world innovation and global market trends

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How utilities, developers and IPPs can turn complexity into revenue

14 August 2023

Rising demand and market swings pose big challenges - but even bigger rewards for those who adapt fast. Will you?

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Webinar | Merchant Risk Storage webinar

22 April 2026

In this webinar, our experts examine how these forces interact to shape realized power price volatility and, ultimately, merchant storage returns across global markets.

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Lens platform: Lens Energy Storage

25 February 2025

Stay abreast of the latest market trends and developments with Lens Energy Storage. Our product delivers insights on the unique commercial and technological opportunities driving demand for battery energy storage.

News Release

Virtual power plant capacity expands 13.7% year-over-year to reach 37.5 GW, according to Wood Mackenzie

17 September 2025

The virtual power plant (VPP) market grew rapidly over the last year, reaching 37.5 GW of behind-the-meter flexible capacity, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.

News Release

US energy dominance faces long-term challenges

17 April 2025

While the United States currently dominates global oil and gas production, it faces significant challenges to maintaining the same level of leadership in the coming decades, according to the latest Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

News Release

European renewable PPA market sees 19GW of new capacity contracted in 2024

15 April 2025

The European renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market demonstrated strong recovery in 2024, with nearly 19 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity contracted, according to the latest Europe Renewables PPA Tracker report released by Wood Mackenzie. The report highlights a surge in PPA activity, with Spain and Germany leading the market, accounting for 30% of total capacity. Solar PV and wind projects represented approximately 80% of contracted capacity, with each technology contributing similar volumes. Poland, the UK and Greece entered the top five across all deal types (corporate, route-to-market and utility).

News Release

US V2X installed capacity to double to 40 MW in 2025

27 March 2025

The vehicle-to-everything market (V2X) is expanding, with installed capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) in 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. According to the report “Power from the people: The state of the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market” this expansion will be driven largely by school bus electrification programs. School buses provide significant downtime combined with their reliable duty cycles and large batteries.

News Release

US wind market installations hit a decade low

08 April 2025

The U.S. wind market continued a downward trend in 2024, with 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of total installations, the lowest in 10 years, according to the U.S. Wind Energy Monitor report released by Wood Mackenzie. The report shows that 3.9 GW of onshore builds came online last year, along with 1.3 GW of onshore repowers and 101 megawatts (MW) of installed offshore capacity.

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Proposed US House budget reconciliation bill poses many challenges to renewable energy industry

15 May 2025

Solar, wind, and energy storage forecasts potentially downgraded, while 95% of announced green hydrogen projects are at risk.

News Release

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 10% in 2024 to 589 GWac

10 July 2025

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 10% to 589 gigawatts alternating current (GWac) in 2024. Asia Pacific, led by China, accounted for nearly all global growth, while the US and Europe declined.

News Release

US Q1 wind installations increase 91% YOY, but uncertain regulatory environment stalls turbine orders

28 July 2025

The Q1 U.S. wind market exceeded 2024’s pace, more than doubling activity with 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of installations—but regulatory uncertainty led to a significant pullback in wind turbine orders, according to the U.S. Wind Energy Monitor report released today by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP).

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The future of energy storage

Sunny side up: our European solar PV market outlook 2021

What COP26 means for energy and natural resources

Can green hydrogen compete on cost?

False dawn for lithium-ion battery recycling?

Redefining the US ‘solar coaster’

We need to supercharge green hydrogen to accelerate the march to net zero

What role will ammonia play in global hydrogen trade?

Power and renewables companies face merging headwinds in 2022

Why 2022 will be a pivotal year for European power and renewables

Why 2022 will be a record year for Latin American power and renewables

US community solar market will bring 4.5 GWdc online over the next five years

Are EU NECPs missing the mark on REPowerEU targets?

US solar: four things to look for in 2025

Near-term solar installations are set to explode in the US

What’s at Stake for Clean Energy in the US Election?

Bifacial market to grow tenfold by 2024

Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Americas

From policy to possibility: How CCUS Is moving from talk to action

How utilities, developers and IPPs can turn complexity into revenue

Webinar | Merchant Risk Storage webinar

Lens platform: Lens Energy Storage

Virtual power plant capacity expands 13.7% year-over-year to reach 37.5 GW, according to Wood Mackenzie

US energy dominance faces long-term challenges

European renewable PPA market sees 19GW of new capacity contracted in 2024

US V2X installed capacity to double to 40 MW in 2025

US wind market installations hit a decade low

Proposed US House budget reconciliation bill poses many challenges to renewable energy industry

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 10% in 2024 to 589 GWac

US Q1 wind installations increase 91% YOY, but uncertain regulatory environment stalls turbine orders

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