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Could energy recovery solve the mounting problem of global waste?

• 01 5月 2023

With 70% of global landfill suitable for energy recovery, there is potential for serious growth in waste-to-energy (WtE) industries.

Are NOCs rising to the energy transition challenge?

• 26 4月 2023

National oil companies are still lagging the Majors on the decarbonisation journey – but a raft of incentives mean the pace is picking up.

The Energy Gang Live from NYU’s 2040 Now Event | Podcast

• 21 4月 2023

The Energy Gang dives into scenario analysis and the future of energy in their latest episode, recorded live at NYU's 2040 Now event.

Demystifying the evolving gas industry

• 19 4月 2023

Shell Energy discusses that while the goal is to move towards a more sustainable energy mix, gas will continue to play an important role in our energy transition.

Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics

• 19 4月 2023

The forces shaping nickel, cobalt and lithium markets – from the supply growth challenge to emissions, carbon costs and the rise of recycling

How commercial is low-carbon hydrogen?

• 23 3月 2023

Flor De la Cruz, principal analyst, and Bridget van Dorsten, senior research analyst, are quizzed by Simon Flowers about the outlook for low-carbon hydrogen supply in Europe.

Could a banking crisis stop our energy transition progress? | Podcast

• 24 3月 2023

On the show today, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott from Columbia University, and Shanu Matthew of Lazard Asset Management, to analyse the economic storm we’ve seen brewing in the past few weeks.

Green hydrogen: what the Inflation Reduction Act means for production economics and carbon intensity

• 14 3月 2023

Annual matching requirements for new IRA tax credits could kick-start economically competitive green hydrogen production.

Is geothermal energy the key to stabilising the grid? | Podcast

• 07 4月 2023

In the latest episode, we discuss the growing importance of geothermal energy in power generation, Virtual Power Plants and the trend of ESG investing.

How effective were EU emergency power demand reduction measures?

• 06 4月 2023

The EU took unprecedented steps to reduce energy prices and alleviate security of supply pressures this winter. The results send significant messages about the future of Europe’s power markets.

Clearing the red tape around renewables | Podcast

• 10 3月 2023

On this week’s episode, Dr. Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert join Ed Crooks to explore critical topics in the energy industry. They discuss the steps needed to unlock investment in renewable energy projects, energy security concerns following recent geopolitical events, and the latest innovations in battery chemistry.

Permitting reform could help ease US grid bottlenecks

• 10 3月 2023

Proposals to expedite infrastructure projects are back on the agenda. They could help ease strains created by the rapid growth in renewables.

Can Japan deliver its offshore wind potential?

• 08 3月 2023

Building out renewables is central to Japan's decarbonisation goals.

Shake-up on the US distributed solar leaderboard

• 27 3月 2023

Market consolidation slows as competition intensifies for US solar installers and equipment suppliers.

The US clean energy boom: What might stop it?

• 10 2月 2023

Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers-Jaffe, join Ed Crooks on today’s Energy Gang episode to discuss barriers that need to be addressed in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the continued growth of low carbon energy in the US.

Asia’s nuclear power surge

• 15 2月 2023

Is nuclear key to net zero in Asia?

Sodium-ion batteries: disrupt and conquer?

• 21 2月 2023

The sodium-ion battery market looks set to reach GWh-scale production levels this year.

Climate Change is Shaping Our Most Important Decisions in the Energy Transition

• 24 2月 2023

Ed Crooks and Melissa Lott are joined by Dr Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to understand the consequences of a warming world is essential for making the right decisions as trillions of dollars are invested in energy production around the world.

How the Russia-Ukraine war is changing energy markets

• 23 2月 2023

On this week's The Edge, Simon Flowers examines how the Russia-Ukraine war is changing energy markets.

US grid edge deal flow surges

• 01 3月 2023

Key trends from our latest Grid Edge Quarterly Briefing

Wood Mackenzie 2022 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 2月 2023

In 2022 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, exploring everything from progress on the path to net zero to the impact of Russia's war with Ukraine.

Utility-scale solar moves over hills and under clouds (reducing power production)

• 01 3月 2023

How SmarTrack™ machine learning improves solar energy gains

The wind energy industry paradox: short-term headwinds and long-term optimism

• 02 3月 2023

Difficult times for the upstream wind supply chain as a multitude of issues deteriorate profit margins.

The indefinite Inflation Reduction Act: will tax credits for renewables be around for decades?

• 08 3月 2023

The IRA’s clean electricity tax credits will likely be extended well beyond 2032 – representing trillions of dollars for new renewables and storage projects.

Tesla cost-cutting a sign of EV revolution

• 03 3月 2023

Tesla is working on an affordable electric car which could transform the market

Electric vehicles and battery supply chain: bumpy road ahead in 2023?

• 18 1月 2023

Will EV sales accelerate in 2023? Can the supply chain keep up? And how will the industry navigate decarbonisation targets?