The Energy Gang podcast: what does the IRA mean for the world?

• 26 8月 2022

We revisit the surprise of the summer: the most important US climate legislation ever. Now that The Inflation Reduction Act has officially been signed into law, what’s next?

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US Inflation Reduction Act set to make climate history

• 19 8月 2022

Two ways the flagship legislation will accelerate decarbonisation in the US.

The Interchange Recharged podcast: could hydrogen power the future of flight?

• 19 8月 2022

In this episode we are discussing whether hydrogen could be the future of flight.We are joined by Val Miftakhov, founder and CEO of ZeroAvia – a company which has developed a hydrogen-powered engine which they hope will provide the foundation for the future of sustainable air travel.

Change is coming to the offshore wind towers sector

• 15 8月 2022

Swelling component sizes, soaring demand and the required re-investment make change in the offshore wind tower market not only merely required, but inevitable.

The Energy Gang podcast: Winter is coming – what does it mean for Europe?

• 09 9月 2022

We discuss the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and the race to stay warm this winter. We also turn our attention to the Clean Air Act and how it will impact the ongoing demand for electric cars in California.

Changing price patterns in the European power markets

• 12 9月 2022

Intraday and Day Ahead market dynamics underline the value of real-time data.

What’s the energy transition going to cost?

• 23 4月 2024

Dan Goldman from Clean Energy Ventures joins us to explore potential solutions to accelerate investments in clean energy and technology.

Renewables and nascent low-carbon technologies most exposed to high interest rates

• 18 4月 2024

If high interest rates persist, transitioning to a net zero global economy will be even harder and more costly. The higher cost of borrowing negatively affects renewables and nascent technologies, compared to more established oil and gas, and metals and mining sectors, which remain somewhat insulated.

Is net zero by 2050 at risk?

• 18 4月 2024

Our new Delayed Energy Transition scenario reflects the increasing risk that the transition will be much slower than a Paris-aligned pathway.  

Energy security and the solar supply chain: the urgent case for onshoring

• 19 4月 2024

A discussion with Origami Solar and Wood Mackenzie

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

• 22 4月 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 4月 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.

New rules and frameworks in global carbon policies

• 15 4月 2024

Read on for developments in carbon policy coming out of the US, UK and EU

Welcome to the new PPA market paradigm

• 12 4月 2024

PPA pricing in 2024 and beyond: a shift from pre-crisis benchmarks

Can we rely on nuclear as a source of clean, reliable power?

• 09 4月 2024

Ted Nordhaus from the Breakthrough Institute discusses achieving a net-zero emission grid by 2050, the challenges getting in the way of nuclear energy adoption and the promising advancements in SMR technology.

Closing the gap: technology for a net zero North Sea

• 09 4月 2024

With less than 30 years left to achieve a net zero energy system, it is necessary to focus on the solutions that will have the greatest impact and move fast.

US$802 billion on the horizon: the current state of the EV market

• 26 3月 2024

We are joined by Haresh Kamath from EPRI to discuss the dynamic outlook of EVs, including market sentiments, the role of battery economics and the potential game-changers like solid-slate batteries.

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

• 02 4月 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.

Chinese manufacturers represent both promise and threat in the EV future

• 22 3月 2024

The big problem with EVs is that they are too expensive. Chinese manufacturers are solving that, and posing a growing threat to companies in the US, Europe and Japan. The pressure to protect domestic industries is growing.

EU wind pledges: a little overblown?

• 19 3月 2024

Lofty ambitions, particularly for onshore growth, face the reality of industry headwinds

How will utilities meet surging power demand?

• 19 3月 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.

Qualified workers key to the success of the US solar power industry

• 16 4月 2024

Solar power installations are on the rise globally

Nuclear’s massive net zero growth opportunity

• 14 3月 2024

The cancellation of NuScale's small modular nuclear reactor project in November cast a shadow over this nascent technology. Yet the project pipeline continues to build, reflecting the industry's belief that SMRs can be a gamechanger for nuclear. How big is the current pipeline? What is the potential scale of SMRs' contribution to net zero? Which countries and developers are leading the way? How much do costs need to come down?

AI helps support demand for US gas

• 15 3月 2024

US utilities plan to add gas-fired plants as power consumption rises. That will help support gas demand even as solar and wind grow rapidly.

Ebook | Navigating changing supply chain dynamics: the challenges and opportunities facing utilities

• 14 3月 2024

How Wood Mackenzie helps utilities make better decisions in the ever-changing power and renewables landscape

Ancillary services market redesign in Asia Pacific to drive grid-scale battery uptake

• 13 3月 2024

Ancillary services are crucial for reliable and safe operation of a power system. Redesign of such markets in Asia Pacific could kickstart the uptake of grid-scale batteries in the region.

A groundbreaking new method of sustainable aviation fuel production

• 13 3月 2024

We are joined by Andrew Symes, founder and CEO of OXCCU. They’re developing a more efficient way of converting CO2 and hydrogen into hydrocarbons, potentially a monumental step towards more scalable and environmentally friendly fuels.

Bonus interviews at Distributech

• 08 3月 2024

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

Hydrogen: how carbon intensity rules can muddy the waters

• 07 3月 2024

Green hydrogen is expected to be the winner among the ever-widening hydrogen colour palette. Its potential for zero emissions is the attraction, assuming scaling up of this nascent industry delivers molecules that are cost-competitive. What factors could spoil green hydrogen's low-carbon credentials? Could blue hydrogen have lower carbon intensity than green? Are there solutions that green hydrogen developers can fix?