• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Boom time

  • 06 2月 2023

  On this month’s Horizons Live, we discuss what the Inflation Reduction Act means for US renewables manufacturers.

• Opinion

  Debut of the first EU carbon border tax

  • 30 1月 2023

  In December, 2022, the EU reached a provisional agreement on a first-of-its-kind Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Fuelling change

  • 12 5月 2023

  Our experts discuss and explore the catalysts that could shift the risk reward balance in favour of low carbon growth.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind

  • 11 9月 2023

  Our panel explored a critical juncture for offshore wind. The sector is navigating challenges in cost escalation and supply chain pressures. And a larger issue lies ahead – ramping up the supply chain to meet developer and government objectives.

• Opinion

  Learnings from RE+: A sunny outlook for US solar and storage

  • 05 10月 2023

  The Inflation Reduction Act has given a boost to key renewables segments, and their future is looking bright. Our solar and storage experts recap some of the biggest takeaways from RE+ 2023

• Opinion

  Asia Pacific corporations hungry for green energy power up for energy transition

  • 22 11月 2023

  Corporate power purchase agreements for renewables are setting new records in 2023 as costs fall and green energy takes off

• Opinion

  Elevated subsidies enable offshore wind to end 2023 on a high note

  • 22 12月 2023

  Ørsted's final investment decision on the Hornsea 3 project reveals the intricate dynamics of competitive tenders, pricing strategies, and regulatory advantages, showcasing how higher subsidies is shaping the success of offshore wind projects and emphasising the pivotal role of policy in overcoming industry challenges and fostering renewable energy growth.

• Opinion

  Tiny drops create mighty oceans: how distributed solar keeps the Puerto Rico grid afloat

  • 12 3月 2024

  Rooftop solar and storage will continue to grow in Puerto Rico, and many more people will benefit from clean energy, energy security, and resiliency against natural disasters

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Over the rainbow

  • 12 3月 2024

  On this Horizons Live, our panel dive into the hydrogen rainbow and explore carbon emissions insights focusing on colour to project-level carbon intensity for companies crafting strategies.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Bio-liquid gold

  • 02 9月 2022

  Watch on demand as we answer questions about biofuel circularity and how it could unlock the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Pedal to the metal

  • 04 10月 2022

  Watch on demand as our panel answers questions on the challenges facing the steel industry from the growing supply demand to the collective global goal of achieving net zero by 2050.  

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: No pain, no gain

  • 01 2月 2022

  Watch on demand as we answer questions on the economic impact of an accelerated energy transition and exactly what costs countries could face from a 1.5 °C pathway.

• Opinion

  Can the rest of the world repel China’s magnetic pull over rare earth metals?

  • 19 5月 2022

  By investing across complex supply chains, Chinese companies have integrated rare earth mining, processing, metal production and magnet manufacturing, allowing China to then dominate high value-add sectors including drivetrains for electric vehicles and generators for wind turbines.

• Opinion

  What does the EU’s new decarbonisation roadmap mean for its carbon economy?

  • 21 2月 2024

  Key takeaways from the 2040 Climate Target, Net Zero Industry Act and Industrial Carbon Management Strategy

• Opinion

  North American power markets: navigating a trickier path to decarbonisation

  • 15 2月 2024

  North America’s energy transition could be longer, more expensive and more politically contentious than previously predicted

• Opinion

  Not made in China: the US$6 trillion cost of shifting the world’s clean-tech manufacturing hub

  • 12 2月 2024

  How can we balance the increased cost of diversifying energy transition critical supply chains against the economic and strategic risk of being wholly reliant on China? Pragmatically, how can the world’s biggest economies work together to achieve a successful energy transition?

• Opinion

  Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world

  • 07 2月 2024

  Western OEMs reduce the pace of NPI and focus on product standardisation while Chinese peers continue the frenetic pace of new turbine introduction

• Opinion

  A pause in US gas export approvals: a big win for the climate?

  • 06 2月 2024

  Explore the consequences of the US' decision to pause gas export approvals with Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert. How will it impact global energy markets, greenhouse gas emissions and living standards in lower-income countries?

• Opinion

  How to optimize EV battery research and development

  • 30 1月 2024

  Professor Alán Aspuru-Guzik and Jason Koeller explore how AI transforms the game. From predicting performance to crafting innovative compositions, discover the future of electric vehicles.

• Opinion

  2023: the year the European renewables bubble burst

  • 25 1月 2024

  What are the reasons for optimism for European clean energy in 2024?

• Opinion

  Is AI really a game-changer for energy?

  • 23 1月 2024

  Discover the game-changing potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of energy

• Opinion

  The debate over US hydrogen tax credits is coming to a head

  • 19 1月 2024

  Treasury guidance on tax credits for low-carbon hydrogen has divided the industry. Clarity over the rules would benefit the whole sector.

• Opinion

  Looking back at a year of European power: 2023 in review

  • 16 1月 2024

  In 2023, Europe's power market stabilized with a milder winter and successful demand reduction measures, while geopolitical events and gas supply restructuring influenced dynamics. Decreased power demand, a drop in commodity prices, and increased renewables contributed to a more resilient market, though challenges persisted with low and negative power prices during abnormal weather periods.

• Opinion

  COP28 takeaways: why collaboration matters now more than ever

  • 19 12月 2023

  At this year’s COP28, Edinburgh Science and Wood Mackenzie’s discussion ‘Delivering on the promise of climate finance at last’ tackled the importance of climate finance, the role of international collaboration in addressing climate change, and the need to mobilise investments in emerging markets to drive sustainable solutions

• Opinion

  Was COP28 a huge success? | Podcast

  • 15 12月 2023

  As COP28 comes to a close, the Energy Gang looks back on the last two weeks of discussion. Ed Crooks was there in Dubai, as were regular guests Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder, and together they answer the one key question: can we call it a success?

• Opinion

  COP28: What’s happening with EVs? | Podcast

  • 08 12月 2023

  In the final days of the COP28 conference, Ed sits down with Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, to discuss the current state of the EV market, GM’s plans for the industry and the key takeaways from conversations at the summit.

• Opinion

  COP28: What's the point of the COP? | Podcast

  • 08 12月 2023

  On today’s episode, Ed hosts an energy expert roundtable focused on the critical discussions about the urgency of climate action, the effectiveness of annual climate summits, and the potential impact of upcoming elections on global climate and energy policies.

• Opinion

  Which installers and battery vendors top the US distributed solar-plus-storage leaderboard?

  • 12 12月 2023

  As solar-plus-storage gathers momentum, a new leaderboard tracks the competitive landscape.

• Opinion

  COP28: A nuclear COP?

  • 11 12月 2023

  Join Ed Crooks and Henri Paillere as they dissect the global nuclear industry's current state and the implications of governments aiming to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. Special insights from Reta Lewis on US Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon on the future of nuclear energy.

• Opinion

  Global solar forecast gets an upgrade

  • 11 12月 2023

  Our latest quarterly global solar PV forecast has seen a 5% upgrade, projecting over 3 TWdc of new solar PV installations between 2023 and 2032