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Can biomethane decarbonise Europe’s gas market?

23 September 2020

Europe is the leading global producer of the net-zero carbon renewable gas, but continued growth depends on policy support

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Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

07 November 2019

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution depends on getting the right infrastructure, in the right locations. Here’s how providing workplace charging could bring direct and indirect economic benefits to businesses, and support the energy transition.

Opinion

Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom

05 November 2019

What investors need to know about Europe's hottest solar PV market: Spain.

Opinion

Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

13 August 2019

We explore why copper is inseparable from the electric vehicle story and why we need more infrastructure investment as a catalyst for greater EV adoption.

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Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

05 March 2019

How likely is a no-deal Brexit and what would it mean for the UK offshore wind power industry? Get the latest analysis from our offshore wind team.

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Growth and opportunities in Southeast Asian LNG and power

05 October 2017

As the region grows richer, energy demand is booming, leading to buoyant gas, LNG and power markets.

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How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

24 March 2020

The coronavirus crisis will cause global wind additions in 2020 to decline by 4.9GW when compared to Wood Mackenzie’s previous projections. Due to other market changes since Wood Mackenzie’s Q4 2019 update, total forecast wind additions for 2020 is now expected to be 73GW.

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Is China embarking on a major expansion of coal-fired power generation?

31 March 2020

As energy companies worldwide grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, long-term planning continues. Ahead of the release of the 14th five-year plan early next year, recent announcements from several key players in the country’s power sector indicate China is considering a major investment spree in coal-fired generation.

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Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

22 April 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is having a seismic effect. How is it affecting gas, power and chemicals markets?

Opinion

Batteries: powering the fight against climate change

22 April 2020

Why investment in battery manufacturing and storage technologies is critical to limiting global warming to 2°C

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Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?

11 May 2020

With all carbon-intensive industries firmly in the crosshairs of international emission reduction targets, the steel industry has no choice but to investigate low or zero-carbon emission technologies. Enter green steel and green hydrogen – will this duo be the end for metallurgical coal and carbon-based steel production?

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The outlook for renewable generation across Asia Pacific remains bright

19 May 2020

Pre-pandemic, APAC would account for 67% of global power demand growth through to 2040. Such growth would require over US$1 trillion in new investment. Will the coronavirus pandemic derail this?

Opinion

Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now

20 July 2020

Despite early success, Section 201 solar tariffs on imported cells and modules could now limit market growth.

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Covid-19 reveals critical flaw in European power systems – lack of flexibility

23 July 2020

Rory McCarthy, Principal Analyst, and Victor Laurent, Senior Product Manager for Power at Wood Mackenzie Genscape, look at the flexibility challenges facing European power markets, which have been laid bare by Covid-19

Opinion

Why the majors, electric utilities, and private equity firms all want to own US microgrids

03 September 2020

The US microgrid market is growing, with a record 546 small power grids installed during 2019. Projects below 5MW are increasingly attractive to a wide range of investors.

Opinion

An Accelerated Energy Transition *batteries not included

10 September 2020

An accelerated energy transition would create a huge ask in terms of battery raw materials. Get the highlights of our latest research.

Opinion

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

16 September 2020

Current low gas prices are supporting demand growth in the sector and encouraging pro-gas policies and infrastructure developments

Opinion

The trillion-dollar question: how will Asia Pacific meet power supply needs in the next decade?

28 September 2020

The Asia Pacific power generation market will attract US$1.5 trillion of investment in the next 10 years. So what are the opportunities in the world’s fastest-growing power market?

Opinion

Three reasons why Europe is set to lose the energy storage race

09 November 2020

Why doesn't Europe’s energy storage capacity match its renewables ambitions? And what lessons can it learn from leading markets?

Opinion

From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

24 November 2020

The energy transition raises many questions, including: how will we meet the flexibility requirements of evolving power systems? What role will hydrogen play in the new energy landscape? And can the energy transition’s materials needs be met?

Opinion

Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

24 November 2020

In news articles, press releases, and industry presentations, 'Energy as a Service' is highlighted as a new business model driving microgrid deployment in the United States. Examples include leading developers and suppliers including Schneider Electric, Enchanted Rock, Siemens and others.

Opinion

Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

10 December 2020

The reality is that Northeast Asia’s carbon neutral targets will be very difficult to meet by renewables alone, given the need to massively increase electrification. With the size of its future economy, the scale of the challenge is up to 10 times greater in China than Japan or South Korea. Given this, what will be the role of nuclear?

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Will 2021 be a record-breaking year for renewables auctions in Europe?

07 January 2021

What does 2021 have in store for European power markets? We look at the mammoth 45 GW of capacity in the renewables auction pipeline, and four other key themes to watch, from the European Green Deal to the return of power demand.

Opinion

Offshore wind: long-term promise after short-term decline

04 February 2021

Annual installs dropped 29% in 2020, but FIDs for new capacity hit an all-time high and a record number of alliances were formed. With the scale of ambition increasing, what will 2021 bring?

Opinion

How Big Oil is set to transform the offshore wind sector

05 April 2021

The Euro Majors’ huge renewables ambitions mean the winds of change are blowing. Who’s getting involved in offshore wind? What strategies are emerging? And what does it mean for the future of the sector?

Opinion

What do Japan’s soaring spot power prices mean for the energy transition?

08 February 2021

Japan’s power prices were on an unprecedented rally in the first two weeks of 2021. What’s behind these historical highs, and what does it mean for the energy transition?

Opinion

Global wind turbine market: state of play

14 April 2021

After a record-breaking year, what are the key wind turbine market trends – and which OEMs have secured the most market share?

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How to manage renewables supply chain issues

07 April 2024

Developers need to manage an increasingly complex array of factors to ensure project success.

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Tracking the trajectory of the global energy storage market

21 April 2021

Global energy storage deployment surged 62% in 2020, and we expect the global market to grow 27-fold by 2030. But where will growth come from? What technologies will triumph? And what will it all cost?

Opinion

Could Australia’s battery storage pipeline bottleneck thwart energy transition progress?

26 April 2021

Australia has one of the lowest renewables cost premiums over fossil fuel in the APAC region and renewables (solar and wind) account for a fifth of total power generation. However, this has caused transmission constraints and put pressure on grid reliability. Australian utilities and regulators are looking to battery storage as a solution.

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Can biomethane decarbonise Europe’s gas market?

Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom

Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

Growth and opportunities in Southeast Asian LNG and power

How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

Is China embarking on a major expansion of coal-fired power generation?

Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

Batteries: powering the fight against climate change

Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?

The outlook for renewable generation across Asia Pacific remains bright

Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now

Covid-19 reveals critical flaw in European power systems – lack of flexibility

Why the majors, electric utilities, and private equity firms all want to own US microgrids

An Accelerated Energy Transition *batteries not included

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

The trillion-dollar question: how will Asia Pacific meet power supply needs in the next decade?

Three reasons why Europe is set to lose the energy storage race

From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

Will 2021 be a record-breaking year for renewables auctions in Europe?

Offshore wind: long-term promise after short-term decline

How Big Oil is set to transform the offshore wind sector

What do Japan’s soaring spot power prices mean for the energy transition?

Global wind turbine market: state of play

How to manage renewables supply chain issues

Tracking the trajectory of the global energy storage market

Could Australia’s battery storage pipeline bottleneck thwart energy transition progress?

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