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How the top microgrid developers do business

09 January 2020

American microgrid developers are taking two distinct approaches

The Asia energy market outlook for 2020

06 January 2020

A new year, a new decade and a lot of uncertainty across Asia’s energy markets. To kick off 2020 I spoke to several WoodMac analysts in the region to hear their predictions for the coming 12 months. I hope their thinking might surprise you!

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

13 September 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

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RE+ 2024: Our 7 biggest takeaways

04 October 2024

Insights on domestic manufacturing, distributed solar and large loads from one of North America’s largest clean energy events

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Uncertainty dominates the 2025 US power outlook

11 February 2025

President Trump's energy dominance, looming trade wars and an AI boom reshape this year's US power outlook

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The competitive edge of China's electrolysers

05 September 2024

In a new report, we look at China’s electrolyser market and explore its potential to redefine hydrogen production by driving down costs

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Can biomethane decarbonise Europe’s gas market?

23 September 2020

Europe is the leading global producer of the net-zero carbon renewable gas, but continued growth depends on policy support

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Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

07 November 2019

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution depends on getting the right infrastructure, in the right locations. Here’s how providing workplace charging could bring direct and indirect economic benefits to businesses, and support the energy transition.

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Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom

05 November 2019

What investors need to know about Europe's hottest solar PV market: Spain.

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Why women will shape the future of natural resources

25 September 2019

Wood Mackenzie CEO Neal Anderson shares his views on the importance of gender diversity in the natural resources sector

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Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

13 August 2019

We explore why copper is inseparable from the electric vehicle story and why we need more infrastructure investment as a catalyst for greater EV adoption.

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Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

05 March 2019

How likely is a no-deal Brexit and what would it mean for the UK offshore wind power industry? Get the latest analysis from our offshore wind team.

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Energy view to 2035 in five charts

15 June 2017

We've distilled our outlook into five charts that examine global supply by fuel, demand by country and emerging markets in Asia Pacific.

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5 factors that will determine the economic impact of coronavirus

12 March 2020

Principal Economist Peter Martin’s 2000-word report “Global spread of Covid-19 derailing the world economy” examines the impact of coronavirus on the world economy. Get the highlights of Peter’s research here or purchase the full report for a more in-depth discussion.

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How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

24 March 2020

The coronavirus crisis will cause global wind additions in 2020 to decline by 4.9GW when compared to Wood Mackenzie’s previous projections. Due to other market changes since Wood Mackenzie’s Q4 2019 update, total forecast wind additions for 2020 is now expected to be 73GW.

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Is China embarking on a major expansion of coal-fired power generation?

31 March 2020

As energy companies worldwide grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, long-term planning continues. Ahead of the release of the 14th five-year plan early next year, recent announcements from several key players in the country’s power sector indicate China is considering a major investment spree in coal-fired generation.

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Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

22 April 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is having a seismic effect. How is it affecting gas, power and chemicals markets?

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Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?

11 May 2020

With all carbon-intensive industries firmly in the crosshairs of international emission reduction targets, the steel industry has no choice but to investigate low or zero-carbon emission technologies. Enter green steel and green hydrogen – will this duo be the end for metallurgical coal and carbon-based steel production?

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The outlook for renewable generation across Asia Pacific remains bright

19 May 2020

Pre-pandemic, APAC would account for 67% of global power demand growth through to 2040. Such growth would require over US$1 trillion in new investment. Will the coronavirus pandemic derail this?

Opinion

Making sense of the TCFD recommendations

20 May 2020

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures released recommendations years ago but getting to grips with the finer details remains a challenge for companies.

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Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now

20 July 2020

Despite early success, Section 201 solar tariffs on imported cells and modules could now limit market growth.

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Covid-19 reveals critical flaw in European power systems – lack of flexibility

23 July 2020

Rory McCarthy, Principal Analyst, and Victor Laurent, Senior Product Manager for Power at Wood Mackenzie Genscape, look at the flexibility challenges facing European power markets, which have been laid bare by Covid-19

Opinion

Why the majors, electric utilities, and private equity firms all want to own US microgrids

03 September 2020

The US microgrid market is growing, with a record 546 small power grids installed during 2019. Projects below 5MW are increasingly attractive to a wide range of investors.

Opinion

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

16 September 2020

Current low gas prices are supporting demand growth in the sector and encouraging pro-gas policies and infrastructure developments

Opinion

The trillion-dollar question: how will Asia Pacific meet power supply needs in the next decade?

28 September 2020

The Asia Pacific power generation market will attract US$1.5 trillion of investment in the next 10 years. So what are the opportunities in the world’s fastest-growing power market?

Opinion

Three reasons why Europe is set to lose the energy storage race

09 November 2020

Why doesn't Europe’s energy storage capacity match its renewables ambitions? And what lessons can it learn from leading markets?

Opinion

From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

24 November 2020

The energy transition raises many questions, including: how will we meet the flexibility requirements of evolving power systems? What role will hydrogen play in the new energy landscape? And can the energy transition’s materials needs be met?

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Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

24 November 2020

In news articles, press releases, and industry presentations, 'Energy as a Service' is highlighted as a new business model driving microgrid deployment in the United States. Examples include leading developers and suppliers including Schneider Electric, Enchanted Rock, Siemens and others.

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Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

10 December 2020

The reality is that Northeast Asia’s carbon neutral targets will be very difficult to meet by renewables alone, given the need to massively increase electrification. With the size of its future economy, the scale of the challenge is up to 10 times greater in China than Japan or South Korea. Given this, what will be the role of nuclear?

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Is net zero oil and gas production possible?

05 January 2021

The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry has committed to cutting operational emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net zero production by 2050. Operators have taken significant steps towards decarbonisation – but achieving these goals will take leaps forward in technology, policy and investment.

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How the top microgrid developers do business

The Asia energy market outlook for 2020

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

RE+ 2024: Our 7 biggest takeaways

Uncertainty dominates the 2025 US power outlook

The competitive edge of China's electrolysers

Can biomethane decarbonise Europe’s gas market?

Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom

Why women will shape the future of natural resources

Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

Energy view to 2035 in five charts

5 factors that will determine the economic impact of coronavirus

How the coronavirus crisis is driving a global wind market downgrade

Is China embarking on a major expansion of coal-fired power generation?

Coronavirus: tracking the impact on European gas, power and chemicals

Is green hydrogen metallurgical coal’s kryptonite?

The outlook for renewable generation across Asia Pacific remains bright

Making sense of the TCFD recommendations

Why US solar tariffs (almost) worked – and why they don’t now

Covid-19 reveals critical flaw in European power systems – lack of flexibility

Why the majors, electric utilities, and private equity firms all want to own US microgrids

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

The trillion-dollar question: how will Asia Pacific meet power supply needs in the next decade?

Three reasons why Europe is set to lose the energy storage race

From proposal to execution: 5 challenges on the path to net zero

Microgrid finance 2020: The emergence of the 'Energy as a Service' business model

Nuclear – the cleanest dirty word

Is net zero oil and gas production possible?

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