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What could a Biden win mean for electric vehicle adoption in the US?

08 September 2020

The Biden campaign has previously underlined the important role electric vehicles (EV) will play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the US. To encourage EV adoption, the campaign has three key targets: deploying 500,000 new public EV charging outlets, restoring the full EV tax credit, and developing a new fuel economy target.

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Biden loss would end hopes of US decarbonisation before 2050

01 September 2020

The outcome of the 2020 US presidential election will dictate the pace of decarbonisation for decades, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie.

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Green hydrogen cost to halve by 2030 - a boost to South Korea’s hydrogen ambitions

20 August 2020

Onsite green hydrogen production cost is expected to halve by 2030, signalling a boost to South Korea’s hydrogen ambitions, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Japan to exceed 2030 renewables target supported by US$100 billion investments

19 August 2020

Over US$100 billion of investment in wind and solar power plants are expected to push the renewables share to 27% of Japan’s generation mix by 2030, exceeding the country’s target, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Global lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity to quadruple to 1.3 TWh by 2030

11 August 2020

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows that global lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity pipeline could rise fourfold to reach 1.3 terawatt-hour (TWh) in 2030 compared to 2019.

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US electric truck sales set to increase exponentially by 2025

10 August 2020

There were just over 2,000 electric trucks on US roads at the end of 2019. This stock is expected to grow to over 54,000 by 2025, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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BP underscores commitment to energy transition

04 August 2020

Today’s BP strategy update marked a big step forward, filling in many of the blanks, including detailed guidance to 2030. It leaves stakeholders with a much clearer idea of where BP is headed over the next decade, how it will to get there and what that means for the value proposition.

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China to add 251GW of new wind capacity by 2029

03 August 2020

China is expected to add 251 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity between 2020 and 2029, says Wood Mackenzie. The country’s wind power market could reach a cumulative grid connected capacity of 461GW by the end of the decade.

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Woodside takes impairment but is a US$80 carbon price the bigger news?

15 July 2020

Wood Mackenzie analysts delved deeper into implications of Woodside's announced US$80 carbon price.

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General Motors to hit 5 million electric vehicle sales by 2030

14 July 2020

General Motors (GM) has set an annual target for 1 million electric vehicle (EV) sales globally by the mid-2020s. Although the company will only meet half of that target by 2026, it is expected to hit 5 million in cumulative EV sales by 2030 according to new research from Wood Mackenzie.

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Over $13 billion of wind turbine capacity ordered in Q1 2020

08 July 2020

The first quarter of 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally. This is the second-highest first quarter on record and equates to an estimated $13.4 billion, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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Sunrun-Vivint Solar deal represents largest consolidation in residential solar history

07 July 2020

Sunrun has agreed to acquire Vivint Solar in an all-stock transaction. The deal is valued at $3.2 billion including debt.

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US offshore wind powers up

23 June 2020

The US offshore wind industry is set to power up over the coming decade. New research from Wood Mackenzie shows that as the sector ramps up from near-zero today, it could deliver as much as 25 gigawatts (GW) in 2029, capturing almost half of the US market for new wind power installations.

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Annual solar repairs and maintenance spend to grow to $9 billion by 2025

22 June 2020

Solar power systems nearing inverter end of life currently account for 5% of the global PV market. This number will grow to 16% - or 227GWDC of solar systems - by 2025, according to new research by Wood Mackenzie.

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Subsidy cuts could slash Chinese wind turbine OEMs’ margins by half

18 June 2020

China’s wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) could have their gross profit margins halved due to subsidy cuts, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Australia’s energy storage capacity more than doubles to 1.2 GWh in 2020

17 June 2020

According to new research from Wood Mackenzie, Australia is set to add 1.2 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy storage capacity in 2020, more than double the 499 MWh installed in 2019. This takes the country’s cumulative storage capacity at 2.7 GWh this year.

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Power system flexibility key to Europe's net-zero targets

03 June 2020

The success of Europe’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 will hinge on the flexibility of its power system.

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US energy storage market sees strong first quarter despite coronavirus

02 June 2020

The United States energy storage sector saw a strong first quarter, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential market had its third-strongest quarter on record.

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Coal: COP26's dirty secret

15 September 2021

There is no doubt COP26 will target further reductions in coal use. But not all coal is created equal. Thermal coal will be the main target of policies that aim to keep warming to 1.5 oC or lower.

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Horizons: From boom to Biden – a roundup of our insights from Q3 2021

21 September 2021

Q3 Horizons explored the commodity price supercycle, carbon emission regulation's impact on the oil and gas sector, and Joe Biden’s plan for net zero by 2050.

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Solar: a two-headed dragon looms on the horizon

28 September 2021

With demand for renewables rising rapidly, the future looks bright for solar photovoltaics (PV). But there is a potential ‘Catch-22’ situation for asset owners.

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Wind power to play a key role in achieving China's carbon neutral goal

30 September 2021

China’s wind and solar targets are set for 2030. 408 GW of new capacity will be added from 2021 to 2030, of which 82% will come from onshore wind.

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Carbon capture and storage: how far can costs fall?

28 September 2021

The costs of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology are still stubbornly high. Why is it so expensive? And what will be the catalyst that makes costs fall?

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COP26: Can petrochemicals square the circle?

29 September 2021

Polymer value chains currently account for 4% of energy related GHG emissions, and this figure is set to rise to 10% by 2050 as plastic demand rises to meet the needs of the rising global middle-class.

Opinion

COP26: Why base metals should be high on the agenda

06 October 2021

The energy transition starts and ends with metals, so why isn’t ensuring supply high on the agenda?

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The growth and growth of the global energy storage market

07 October 2021

Global energy storage deployments will almost triple year-on-year, nearing the 1TWh mark by 2030. What are the drivers of energy storage across the world?

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ESS-SoftBank battery deal heralds a new Iron Age

08 October 2021

SB Energy, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of SoftBank, has confirmed a record purchase of long-duration iron flow batteries from U.S. manufacturer ESS.

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The disappointment and ambition of the US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

11 October 2021

Can the infrastructure bill create opportunities for EV infrastructure, grid resilience and transmission? The electricity industry remains unsure.

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COP26: Why battery raw materials are a highly-charged topic

13 October 2021

Transportation accounts for 23% of global emissions, so it’s unsurprising that decarbonising the sector is one of the four key pillars of COP26. Dramatically accelerated electric vehicle (EV) uptake is needed to put the world on a 2° C trajectory. Yet there is a very big battery shaped barrier to rapid electrification

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What a difference a year makes – Asia’s energy leaders discuss an uncertain future

21 October 2021

Last month, we hosted our annual Global Energy Summit. The Asia Pacific session welcomed a range of senior industry leaders from across the energy and natural resources sectors to debate our topic of Net Zero and the Future of Energy.

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What could a Biden win mean for electric vehicle adoption in the US?

Biden loss would end hopes of US decarbonisation before 2050

Green hydrogen cost to halve by 2030 - a boost to South Korea’s hydrogen ambitions

Japan to exceed 2030 renewables target supported by US$100 billion investments

Global lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity to quadruple to 1.3 TWh by 2030

US electric truck sales set to increase exponentially by 2025

BP underscores commitment to energy transition

China to add 251GW of new wind capacity by 2029

Woodside takes impairment but is a US$80 carbon price the bigger news?

General Motors to hit 5 million electric vehicle sales by 2030

Over $13 billion of wind turbine capacity ordered in Q1 2020

Sunrun-Vivint Solar deal represents largest consolidation in residential solar history

US offshore wind powers up

Annual solar repairs and maintenance spend to grow to $9 billion by 2025

Subsidy cuts could slash Chinese wind turbine OEMs’ margins by half

Australia’s energy storage capacity more than doubles to 1.2 GWh in 2020

Power system flexibility key to Europe's net-zero targets

US energy storage market sees strong first quarter despite coronavirus

Coal: COP26's dirty secret

Horizons: From boom to Biden – a roundup of our insights from Q3 2021

Solar: a two-headed dragon looms on the horizon

Wind power to play a key role in achieving China's carbon neutral goal

Carbon capture and storage: how far can costs fall?

COP26: Can petrochemicals square the circle?

COP26: Why base metals should be high on the agenda

The growth and growth of the global energy storage market

ESS-SoftBank battery deal heralds a new Iron Age

The disappointment and ambition of the US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

COP26: Why battery raw materials are a highly-charged topic

What a difference a year makes – Asia’s energy leaders discuss an uncertain future

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