• Opinion

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

  • 02 11月 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.

• Opinion

  Abundant, low-cost renewables will transform Nordic power markets

  • 18 10月 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.

• Opinion

  COP28: frequently asked questions

  • 18 10月 2023

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

• Opinion

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

  • 16 10月 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.

• Webinar

  Webinar | Indonesia's Energy Transition Journey and Corporate PPA trends in Asia-Pacific

  • 07 11月 2023

  Join Wood Mackenzie's industry experts on November 7, 2023, at 14:00 PM SGT time for a 30-minute review of Indonesia’s Energy Transition Journey. We will also share our latest findings on corporate renewable procurement trends in the Asia Pacific

• Opinion

  The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact so far

  • 02 10月 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.

• Opinion

  Electricity 4.0: a sustainable, resilient and efficient future | Podcast

  • 17 10月 2023

  We are joined by Bala Vinayagam, Senior Vice President of Microgrids at Schneider Electric, and Jana Gerber, president of North American Microgrids at Schneider Electric.

• Opinion

  Our top takeaways from the Hydrogen Conference 2023

  • 27 9月 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

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang at the London Hydrogen Conference: part two | Podcast

  • 27 9月 2023

  Host Ed Crooks brings you the second of two special episodes recorded live from Wood Mackenzie’s Hydrogen Conference

• Partnered Content

  How solid oxide fuel cells provide reliable power and drive decarbonization

  • 20 9月 2023

  Businesses shouldn’t have to choose between reliable power and making decarbonization progress.

• Opinion

  Ebook | Overcoming the challenges around hydrogen deployment

  • 14 12月 2024

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

• Opinion

  Western wind turbine manufacturers are prioritising profit over volume, opening the door for Chinese market share growth

  • 13 9月 2023

  Despite short-term challenges, all leading wind turbine manufacturers will double their annual installed capacity over the next decade, driven by soaring wind demand

• Opinion

  Powering down: lithium battery supply exceeds demand

  • 12 9月 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?

• Opinion

  Strong gas demand raises questions over emissions

  • 11 9月 2023

  As demand for gas grows, it poses challenges for global climate goals. Suppliers will come under increased pressure to curb their emissions.

• Opinion

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

  • 07 9月 2023

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

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (1 September)

  • 01 9月 2023

  Saudi Aramco invests in gigawatt-scale solar, India sets its low-carbon hydrogen standard, Engie buys battery storage in the US, and more.

• Partnered Content

  Unlocking the full potential of DERs

  • 07 9月 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.

• Opinion

  The Netherlands' gridlock: a cautionary tale for the US

  • 05 9月 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?

• Opinion

  The UK’s journey to net zero: an uncertain path ahead

  • 05 9月 2023

  Upstream will play a crucial role in developing clean energy. Policy needs to support this, as well as foster a favourable environment for decarbonisation technologies.

• Content

  Enlit Europe 2023

  • 03 8月 2022

  Meet our team at this year's Enlit Europe 2023, taking place in Paris, France | 28-30 November

• Opinion

  What’s next for energy after the US elections?

  • 11 11月 2024

  With a new Trump administration set to steer US energy policy, what changes lie ahead for energy? Join Ed Crooks and expert guests as they break down the impacts on energy policy, renewables and the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  Rising to the challenge: decarbonising European power and prospects for flexible resources

  • 12 11月 2024

  As Europe pushes towards a decarbonised future, flexibility is becoming the cornerstone of sustainable power systems - but while batteries and other flexible assets will play a vital role, how can the power markets make room for them?

• The Edge

  COP29 key takeaways

  • 25 11月 2024

  Progress on finance and carbon, but still much to do in Belém

• Opinion

  The changing shape of European energy storage

  • 26 11月 2024

  A diverse grid-scale market is evolving and maturing rapidly, with key players increasingly dominant

• Opinion

  What happened at COP29?

  • 27 11月 2024

  Ed Crooks discusses the outcomes of COP29 with Energy Gang regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Harder. They dive into what was agreed upon and its implications for the global energy transition. Joining them is Anca Gurzu, who covered the talks live in Baku.

• Opinion

  Offshore drilling and completion inflation expected to slow amid cooling floater market

  • 04 12月 2024

  The floater market has been a bull one the last few years, and rig rates are at decade highs, but the market is showing signs of cooling as operators show capital discipline and appetites for risky projects diminish

• Opinion

  What does a second Trump term mean for US solar?

  • 03 12月 2024

  Could the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act reshape the future of US solar? Hear Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Martin Pochtaruk from Heliene tackle policy changes, trade challenges and the critical skills gap in solar manufacturing.

• Opinion

  Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions

  • 10 12月 2024

  More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that?

• Opinion

  Video | Three FIDs, one day: a turning point for CCUS in the UK and Denmark

  • 11 12月 2024

  On 10 December, three of the most anticipated Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) of 2024 were announced in the space of just a few hours.

• Featured

  Hydrogen: 5 things to look for in 2025

  • 12 12月 2024

  How will a Trump administration impact the US hydrogen outlook? Will we see more giga-scale projects take FID in 2025? Will the mismatch between project FIDs and offtake contracts persist? How much M&A can we expect across the ammonia value chain?