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How green is the EU pandemic recovery package?

30 July 2020

Despite EU leaders reaching agreement on the €750 bn pandemic recovery package, a substantial hurdle remains; ratifying the deal in the European Parliament, where its green credentials will be scrutinised

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Tesla’s record-low solar pricing is a risky move

31 July 2020

Tesla has introduced a standardized approach to solar sales, but the approach is a gamble for the company and solar customers

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Electric vehicles market to get back on track post-Covid-19

26 August 2020

EV sales to benefit from governments’ commitments to “green recovery”

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Is PetroChina really going green?

02 September 2020

The move is the first publicly confirmed (near) net-zero goal by an Asian national oil company, a recognition by one of the world’s largest producers that it must address carbon emissions and adapt to the energy transition.

Opinion

The Majors’ energy transition: Corporate New Energy Series

10 December 2020

The European Majors’ energy transition strategies continue to accelerate, with increasingly ambitious (and competitive) carbon reduction targets and New Energy portfolios. Meanwhile, the transatlantic divide with the US Majors is becoming deeper, with little sign yet that the US oil majors will follow their European peers’ corporate transformations.

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In conversation with Asia Pacific’s CEOs

04 November 2020

We hosted the CEOs of PETRONAS, Santos and Medco, the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, and many other senior executives from a range of leading oil and gas companies, utilities and banks over two days at our APAC Energy & Commodities Summit last month.

Opinion

How will dynamics shift in Asia Pacific’s power markets?

08 December 2020

Asia Pacific is the engine room for global power and renewables growth. Has coronavirus put the brakes on, or is APAC still on course to outpace demand in all other regions combined in the next 20 years?

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Power purchase agreements: how will they support renewables growth?

15 December 2020

Power purchase agreements are attractive for investors entering the renewable energy space, but the market is still relatively small. We take a look at key market trends.

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What would it take to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees?

04 March 2021

A 1.5 °C pathway calls for immediate action, and collaboration at an unprecedented scale. Jonathan Sultoon, Head of Markets & Transitions in our Energy Transition Practice, explores the radically different trajectory for carbon emissions in our inaugural Accelerated Energy Transition 1.5-degree scenario (AET-1.5).

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From federal spending to Texas blackouts: key themes shaping the US grid edge

03 March 2021

The growth of distributed energy resources on the grid edge continues to influence many sectors of the energy industry. In recent weeks we’ve seen this play out in everything from the way the federal government is investing in the electricity grid of the future, to the response to blackouts in Texas.

Opinion

Four ways US solar broke records in 2020

16 March 2021

The US solar industry soldiered through pandemic setbacks to set new records across utility and residential markets in 2020. With tax incentives for renewable energy projects helping to maintain that momentum in 2021 and beyond, the main question is now: what could hold the industry back?

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Six ways the onshore wind O&M market will transform this decade

16 March 2021

Global operating capacity for onshore wind is set to surpass one terawatt this decade – and annual operations and maintenance spend will hit US$25 billion. Where will this spend be focused? And how will the O&M market change?

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How will the operations and maintenance market adapt to offshore wind’s rapid rise?

22 March 2021

Offshore wind operational expenditure is expected to grow 16% annually to €10 billion by 2029. How will changing industry dynamics, such as improved economies of scale and reductions in subsidies, affect the operations and maintenance (O&M) market?

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Will renewable auctions underpin Europe’s net zero ambitions?

23 March 2021

As Europe realigns itself to deliver the increased ambition of 55% emissions reduction targets by 2030, renewables take centre stage. The region’s pipeline of wind and solar developments highlights the essential role that centralised auctions will continue to play. But can they deliver the necessary capacity? And could renewables become a victim of their own success?

Opinion

China’s war on waste means more than just clean plates

24 March 2021

In re-launching the ‘Clean Plate’ campaign in August last year, President Xi Jinping urged all of China to “maintain a sense of crisis about food security”. This is of course an important message in and of itself, given the huge amounts of energy, water and land involved in food production in China.

Opinion

A £2.5 trillion transformation: the economic impact of a net-zero North Sea

04 February 2021

Low-carbon technologies have the potential to transform the energy industry. They could also have a powerful effect on local economies – as the UK is on a mission to demonstrate.

Opinion

Sunrun retains its title as the largest residential solar installer in the US

31 March 2021

Residential solar installers endured a tumultuous 2020, heavily influenced by the pandemic. The competitive landscape shifted, and top installers did not recover evenly. How has the leaderboard changed? And will Tesla threaten Sunrun's top spot in 2021?

Opinion

How bitcoin mining can support the energy transition

07 April 2021

While it's no magic bullet, bitcoin mining has strong potential in both demand response and exploiting stranded capacity in electricity generation.

Opinion

Rethinking solar operations with digital technology

08 April 2021

Digital tools are transforming the solar industry. Developers are refocusing on building out advanced, integrated software stacks that bring their operations, analytics and customer engagement to the next level.

Opinion

Electric vehicle sales are in the fast lane

11 February 2021

EV sales shifted up a gear in 2020, surging 38% even while global sales of passenger vehicles fell. Will sales growth continue to outpace ICE vehicles? As we buy more and more EVs, how and where will we charge them? And what will drive the rise in commercial EV adoption? Find out in our look at the road ahead.

Opinion

Investing in the energy transition

21 April 2021

What do major investors need to know to capitalise on the opportunity offered by the energy transition over coming decades?

Opinion

Winter reliability and the road to net zero

28 April 2021

Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc on electric and gas systems unprepared for the challenge. What are the implications for ensuring reliable electric supply as the energy transition progresses?

Opinion

Three global wind turbine technology trends to watch

05 May 2021

How will changes to onshore and offshore turbine technology impact the industry?

Opinion

Which technologies will drive the energy transition?

10 May 2021

The energy transition is a transformational force, with technology at its heart. What are the technologies that are driving change? Which innovations are on track to help unlock the world’s lower-carbon future? And where do we need to pick up the pace?

Opinion

Major growth ahead for US commercial solar

17 May 2021

2021 will be an interesting year for US commercial solar. In our latest outlook, annual capacity additions are expected to grow 25% – an impressive return to growth for a market that has declined for three years in a row. But it’s not all plain sailing.

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How liquid-cooled technology unlocks the potential of energy storage

23 January 2023

Sufficient energy storage will be vital to balance such large volumes of variable generation from wind and solar.

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DERMS: The Mission Critical Tool for the Energy Transition Era

27 May 2021

After 100+ years of delivering reliable energy, savvy utility leaders are re-positioning their organizations to remain a foundational piece of the energy landscape for the next 100 years.

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Weathering the storm: the call for microgrids in the new energy landscape

21 June 2022

This white paper provides insight into how microgrids are an important part of the energy infrastructure that is emerging.

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How will Europe’s Green Deal shape renewable energy project finance?

25 May 2021

A huge push is needed to stay on track with ambitious EU net-zero targets. But at the same time, the coronavirus pandemic has stoked fears that green ambitions may be diluted as Europe looks to weather the economic turmoil. This has made the clean energy space both exciting and volatile. So, what does that mean for project finance?

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What is COP26 and how is it vital to the energy transition?

26 May 2021

This year, the UK will host COP26. Countries around the world are aware of their responsibilities to tackle climate change, and many have set targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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How green is the EU pandemic recovery package?

Tesla’s record-low solar pricing is a risky move

Electric vehicles market to get back on track post-Covid-19

Is PetroChina really going green?

The Majors’ energy transition: Corporate New Energy Series

In conversation with Asia Pacific’s CEOs

How will dynamics shift in Asia Pacific’s power markets?

Power purchase agreements: how will they support renewables growth?

What would it take to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees?

From federal spending to Texas blackouts: key themes shaping the US grid edge

Four ways US solar broke records in 2020

Six ways the onshore wind O&M market will transform this decade

How will the operations and maintenance market adapt to offshore wind’s rapid rise?

Will renewable auctions underpin Europe’s net zero ambitions?

China’s war on waste means more than just clean plates

A £2.5 trillion transformation: the economic impact of a net-zero North Sea

Sunrun retains its title as the largest residential solar installer in the US

How bitcoin mining can support the energy transition

Rethinking solar operations with digital technology

Electric vehicle sales are in the fast lane

Investing in the energy transition

Winter reliability and the road to net zero

Three global wind turbine technology trends to watch

Which technologies will drive the energy transition?

Major growth ahead for US commercial solar

How liquid-cooled technology unlocks the potential of energy storage

DERMS: The Mission Critical Tool for the Energy Transition Era

Weathering the storm: the call for microgrids in the new energy landscape

How will Europe’s Green Deal shape renewable energy project finance?

What is COP26 and how is it vital to the energy transition?

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