How to stop America’s outdated grid holding back the deployment of clean energy

• 17 September 2024

Delays in transmission expansion are costing US$2.5 billion annually. Ed Crooks and experts Amy Myers-Jaffe and Christina Hayes explore why building new lines is so tough and debate key legislation like the Manchin-Barrasso Bill.

The extraordinary comeback of concentrating solar power

• 06 August 2024

Melissa Lott, Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dr. Matt Bauer discuss the resurgence of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP).

Day 1: The Energy Gang at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference 2024

• 26 June 2024

The Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024 Conference in New York has kicked off, and The Energy Gang is there to capture the important discussions. Day one insights include public-private partnerships, cutting-edge technologies and key debates on the energy transition.

Jigar Shah returns to the Energy Gang

• 09 May 2024

We welcome back Jigar Shah, the Director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. With a front-row seat to the energy transition, Jigar discusses the office's role in advancing clean energy projects and bridging the gap between R&D and large-scale deployment. Hear about the progress made so far and the future goals, including meeting the increased demand for electricity driven by data centers, AI, new factories and electric vehicles.

Is there an energy transition?

• 30 April 2024

Are we really transitioning from fossil fuels? Join host Ed Crooks and experts as they debate the pace of change in our latest podcast episode.

Rising electricity demand in Texas: the canary in the coalmine for the rest of the US?

• 22 April 2024

This bonus episode was recorded during the spring meeting of the Gulf Coast Power Association in Houston. Our guests debate the key trends in electricity demand growth, and the ability of Texas as a deregulated competitive market to respond to these new opportunities and difficulties.

2024 is a year of elections. What will they mean for clean energy?

• 16 April 2024

Over half the world's countries are holding elections this year. They come at a time when resistance to the energy transition is building in many parts of the globe. Ed is joined by Amy Myers Jaffe and Vijay Vaitheeswaran to explore the ramifications of these key elections.

Everyone is worrying about rising demand for electricity. Do Microsoft and Google have an answer?

• 02 April 2024

The future of electricity is at a crossroads, with demand soaring because of AI, EVs and more. Google, Microsoft and Nucor have an innovative plan to boost clean energy tech and aid this rising demand. Tune in to our latest episode of The Energy Gang as host Ed Crooks, alongside experts Dr Melissa Lott and Michael Webber, explore the urgency of this issue and the role emerging technologies must play.

How will utilities meet surging power demand?

• 19 March 2024

Ed Crooks is joined by experts Amy Myers Jaffe and Samantha Gross to discuss the evolving landscape of power demand and climate goals. They also explore the rapid growth of new energy vehicle sales in China and what this means for global emissions reduction efforts.

Bonus interviews at Distributech

• 08 March 2024

This bonus episode of Wood Mackenzie’s The Energy Gang is our third from the Distributech conference in Orlando.

How can we develop new energy technologies and get them deployed at scale?

• 05 March 2024

As the world moves towards a sustainable energy future, government support is essential for research to develop new technologies, and for investment to deploy them at scale. But how do we know which strategies will be most effective for the progress we need, both to bring down the costs of existing technologies and to create new breakthroughs? Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Jessika Trancik discuss the progress of clean energy technologies.

Is AI really a game-changer for energy?

• 23 January 2024

Discover the game-changing potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of energy

Was COP28 a huge success? | Podcast

• 15 December 2023

As COP28 comes to a close, the Energy Gang looks back on the last two weeks of discussion. Ed Crooks was there in Dubai, as were regular guests Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder, and together they answer the one key question: can we call it a success?

Webinars | North America Power Market Spring 2025 Outlooks

• 24 February 2025

Join Wood Mackenzie’s marketing intelligence research analysts and meteorologists in this upcoming series of trading analytics "Seasonal Spring Power Market Outlook Webinars", as they take a look at how US RTOs have been performing and present their expectations for the 2025 season.

Webinars | North America Power Market Summer 2025 Outlooks I

• 15 May 2025

Join Wood Mackenzie’s marketing intelligence research analysts and meteorologists in this upcoming series of trading analytics "Seasonal Summer Power Market Outlook Webinars", as they take a look at how US RTOs have been performing and present their expectations for the mid 2025 season.

Hydrogen Conference 2026

• 04 June 2026

Join us on 4 June 2026 in London for the fifth edition of Wood Mackenzie’s Hydrogen Conference. This is your opportunity to hear from our team of hydrogen research analysts and industry experts as they engage in powerful conversation exploring the key drivers and challenges of deploying low-carbon hydrogen. #WMHydrogen

Carbon Capture, Utilization, & Storage Conference 2026

• 07 October 2026

The Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Conference is on October 7-8 2026 in Houston, TX where you will have the opportunity to hear insight on the global CCUS landscape and why the US stands out. Find out how evolving carbon markets and technology will drive CCUS beyond 2030.

Looking overseas: China's renewables expansion (Chinese language/中文)

• 23 April 2024

伍德麦肯兹：新能源电力海外投资发展

Webinar | Battle for the future 2024: Plummeting solar costs remake the power landscape in Asia Pacific

• 28 March 2024

Battle for the future 2024: Plummeting solar costs remake the power landscape in Asia Pacific Will renewables capex continue to drop? Has cost inflation peaked? Can Chinese non-solar power technologies expand beyond its borders to offer a competitive edge in the Asia Pacific sub regions? Can offshore wind be competitive? How long will it take before it becomes competitive with conventional power technologies? Can new clean fuels such as green hydrogen and ammonia compete against other power sources in the future? What will it take?

Webinar | South Korea’s draft 11th Basic Plan

• 03 July 2024

South Korea’s draft 11th Basic Plan—the road less travelled: a different path to energy transition

Webinar | Solar on sale: Is now the best time to buy solar products or will prices keep dropping?

• 29 August 2024

Webinar | Start RECording: Price outlook for renewable energy certificates in Asia Pacific

• 29 October 2024

Start RECording: Price outlook for renewable energy certificates in Asia Pacific

Webinar | Scope for improvement: Why oil & gas needs to address scope 3 emissions

• 14 November 2024

Powering the future: ensuring resource adequacy and flexibility in a renewable energy era

• 29 January 2025

Watch our webinar replay to explore the critical topic of resource adequacy and the role of generator flexibility in today’s evolving energy landscape. We dive into capacity accreditation, renewable integration, and the future of grid stability, featuring expert insights from Dr. Karl Meeusen, PhD, and Wärtsilä’s innovative RICE technology.

Years of growth ahead for Eastern European onshore wind

• 23 October 2018

Onshore wind energy in Eastern Europe, Russia and the Caspian will experience a compound annual growth rate of 9% from 2018 to 2027, according to new research by Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.

Chinese wind asset owners keep their grip on global top 25

• 19 October 2018

Chinese operators remain the leaders of the global wind asset market, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.

Is the end of the global energy transition closer than we think?

• 17 October 2018

Is the Global Energy Transition on track? A new report by Wood Mackenzie, Thinking global energy transitions: the what, if, how and when, explores the forces shaping the energy transition, and pinpoints the sustainability tipping point – when the world shifts from the age of oil and gas to the age of power and renewables – will arrive by 2035.

India's renewables to contribute 13% of power generation mix in five years, double the amount today

• 15 October 2018

India’s renewables target of 175 GW capacity (100 GW of solar and 75 GW of wind) by 2022 is an ambitious endeavour. Even with significant cost declines, Wood Mackenzie expects about 76% of the target to be met by 2022 and this would still be a noteworthy achievement. Wood Mackenzie's solar analyst Rishab Shrestha explains why.

Who will finance Asia's coal power projects?

• 05 January 2018

Historically, coal has played a key role in meeting Asia's growing power demand. However environmental concerns has led to more stringent regulations and commitments towards tighter emission controls globally. Increasingly over the last year, financing institutions (mostly export credit agencies (ECAs) in OECD countries and European banks) have announced plans to stop investing in coal power projects. This could impact Asia since we expect growth in power demand through to 2035, and this calls for new power capacity, including coal-fired ones.

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables APAC Conference 2022 open for registration

• 29 June 2022

Wood Mackenzie announces the launch of the second edition of its Power & Renewables Asia Pacific (APAC) Virtual Conference on July 26 – 28.