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Offshore wind: German auction wins show Big Oil has not left the party

19 July 2023

What made Germany’s 7 GW offshore wind tender so attractive – and what does it mean for other governments?

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European power markets emerge from the energy crisis

16 August 2023

But some elements of the crisis will leave a lasting effect.

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Record solar buildout expected in all regions this year

31 July 2023

Global solar PV installations of nearly 270 GWdc are expected in 2023 – and the buildout will continue to accelerate.

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The Inflation Reduction Act one year on

04 August 2023

What has changed since the landmark US policy was passed and what does it mean for the energy transition?

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Distributed solar-plus-storage holds much promise, but where does it stand today?

10 August 2023

Solar-plus-storage is growing, but only 12% of distributed solar installations were paired with batteries in 2022.

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Three ingredients for managing supply chain risk

21 April 2024

Global economic volatility highlights the importance of managing supply chain risk. We identify three priorities for success.

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eBook | Investing in hydrogen from now to 2050: what you need to know

24 March 2025

Why investing in hydrogen remains a US$2 trillion investable opportunity to 2050

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eBook | The hydrogen opportunity from now to 2050: what industrial players need to know

24 March 2025

How Lens Hydrogen is helping manufacturers, OEMs, chemicals, heavy industry and governments to capitalise on the US$2 trillion hydrogen opportunity

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The Netherlands' gridlock: a cautionary tale for the US

05 September 2023

The Netherlands has halted all interconnections for non-residential loads and generation as its grid has reached capacity – can the US avoid a similar scenario?

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Unlocking the full potential of DERs

07 September 2023

In a new report with CPower we delve into the world of Demand Response and Distributed Energy Resources, shedding light on the crucial intersection between reliability and regulatory dynamics.

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US solar: full benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act are yet to materialize

07 September 2023

Domestic manufacturing announcements have exploded, but developing solar projects are on pause pending clarity on various IRA provisions.

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Powering down: lithium battery supply exceeds demand

12 September 2023

With ongoing oversupply issues, the battery market is in flux. As lithium-ion production continues to grow around the world, can demand keep up?

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eBook | Overcoming the challenges around hydrogen deployment

13 October 2025

How Wood Mackenzie is helping investors, utilities and OEMs to unlock success in low-carbon hydrogen; our key to a more sustainable future

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Our top takeaways from the Hydrogen Conference 2023

27 September 2023

Last week in London, we hosted the Wood Mackenzie Hydrogen Conference 2023, which shone a light on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the hydrogen space. From reconciling supply and demand to growing electrolyser efficiency, we recap some of our biggest learnings from the event

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The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact so far

02 October 2023

The landmark bill promised to unlock unprecedented levels of cleantech investment while reigniting US manufacturing. But has its lofty expectations lived up to the hype? We explore how the IRA has created seismic changes in PPA markets, propelling US solar growth, and more.

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RES acquisition of Ingeteam illustrates a broader solar PV O&M shake-up

16 October 2023

Change is afoot in the global solar photovoltaic (PV) operations and maintenance (O&M) market, as illustrated by the recent announcement of RES Group’s (Renewable Energy System) intention to acquire Ingeteam. We expect more M&A activity across the renewable technologies service industry.

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COP28: frequently asked questions

18 October 2023

From Paris Agreement goals to the global stocktake, here’s what you need to know about COP28.

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Abundant, low-cost renewables will transform Nordic power markets

18 October 2023

Nordic power markets have long been defined by their ample hydro resources, but the make-up of supply will evolve as new wind capacity serves a major expansion of demand.

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New State Scorecard maps out how far US state policy must advance to support commercialisation of microgrids

02 November 2023

The scorecard, based on Wood Mackenzie microgrid project and market data, shows that all but four states fall short of a ‘B’ grade. Until policy reform delineates microgrids from traditional utilities, developers will remain hamstrung by unclear rules and arbitrary restrictions.

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Can European renewables still turn a profit?

09 November 2023

Healthy project returns will require effective procurement strategies, project execution and asset management

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Ebook | Banking on a sustainable future: how to make smarter, more profitable green investments

18 December 2023

Leverage our holistic, industry-leading research and analysis to achieve your business’ environmental goals.

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Turn of the tide? What the entry of Chinese polysilicon to the US means for the American solar supply chain

18 December 2023

The US Customs Borders and Protection (CBP)’s release of Astronergy’s modules containing non-Xinjiang Chinese polysilicon will drastically change supply/demand dynamics in the near-term

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10 transaction themes for private equity and principal investors in 2024

21 December 2023

We break down the key themes emerging for investors next year; from increased activity in the PV value chain post-IRA to new geothermal opportunities and hotspots.

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Hydrogen: 4 things to look for in 2024

11 January 2024

It’s shaping up to be a critical year in setting the pace of growth for low-carbon hydrogen and derivatives markets. Read our take on the themes to watch in 2024.

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US distributed solar: four predictions for 2024

17 January 2024

Key trends to watch out for including the impact of the residential solar slowdown on customer acquisition costs, growth in emerging commercial and community solar markets, adaptation to net metering successor tariffs and more.

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Wind: predictions for 2024

25 January 2024

From a record level of offshore wind tenders to a long-awaited recovery for the global wind energy market, a look at the key themes and trends for global wind in the year ahead.

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Onshore wind energy: what to look for in 2024

25 January 2024

2024 will be a transformative year for onshore wind energy, bringing promises of market recovery, accelerated growth and a renewed focus on profitability for OEMs.

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Power and renewables: predictions for 2024

29 January 2024

From China’s fast-expanding solar and renewables supply chain to an increase in curtailment across Europe, a look at the key themes and trends for the power and renewables industry in the year ahead

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Latin American power and renewables: what to look for in 2024

28 January 2024

In 2024, Latin America's power and renewables sector is braced for substantial growth, spurred on by political shifts, regulatory changes and a strategic focus on transmission developments

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Global energy storage: five trends to look for in 2024

29 January 2024

Predictions for the year ahead in global energy storage

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Offshore wind: German auction wins show Big Oil has not left the party

European power markets emerge from the energy crisis

Record solar buildout expected in all regions this year

The Inflation Reduction Act one year on

Distributed solar-plus-storage holds much promise, but where does it stand today?

Three ingredients for managing supply chain risk

eBook | Investing in hydrogen from now to 2050: what you need to know

eBook | The hydrogen opportunity from now to 2050: what industrial players need to know

The Netherlands' gridlock: a cautionary tale for the US

Unlocking the full potential of DERs

US solar: full benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act are yet to materialize

Powering down: lithium battery supply exceeds demand

eBook | Overcoming the challenges around hydrogen deployment

Our top takeaways from the Hydrogen Conference 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact so far

RES acquisition of Ingeteam illustrates a broader solar PV O&M shake-up

COP28: frequently asked questions

Abundant, low-cost renewables will transform Nordic power markets

New State Scorecard maps out how far US state policy must advance to support commercialisation of microgrids

Can European renewables still turn a profit?

Ebook | Banking on a sustainable future: how to make smarter, more profitable green investments

Turn of the tide? What the entry of Chinese polysilicon to the US means for the American solar supply chain

10 transaction themes for private equity and principal investors in 2024

Hydrogen: 4 things to look for in 2024

US distributed solar: four predictions for 2024

Wind: predictions for 2024

Onshore wind energy: what to look for in 2024

Power and renewables: predictions for 2024

Latin American power and renewables: what to look for in 2024

Global energy storage: five trends to look for in 2024

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