US Solar Market Insight

US Solar Market Insight™ is a collaboration between the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables that brings the most in-depth analysis and forecasts on the solar industry to professionals in the form of quarterly and annual reports.

US coal burn report

Leverage accurate estimates based on direct, real-time coal plant monitoring of over 165 MW in capacity

EPSI Mexico

Forecast prices and supply-demand fundamentals for the Mexico power market

PeakAlerts

Gain unique insight into North American power markets with our real-time coincident peak alert and reporting service.

PowerBuyer®

Industry-leading US power market data and analytics

Could energy recovery solve the mounting problem of global waste?

• 01 5月 2023

With 70% of global landfill suitable for energy recovery, there is potential for serious growth in waste-to-energy (WtE) industries.

Are NOCs rising to the energy transition challenge?

• 26 4月 2023

National oil companies are still lagging the Majors on the decarbonisation journey – but a raft of incentives mean the pace is picking up.

The Energy Gang Live from NYU’s 2040 Now Event | Podcast

• 21 4月 2023

The Energy Gang dives into scenario analysis and the future of energy in their latest episode, recorded live at NYU's 2040 Now event.

Demystifying the evolving gas industry

• 19 4月 2023

Shell Energy discusses that while the goal is to move towards a more sustainable energy mix, gas will continue to play an important role in our energy transition.

Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics

• 19 4月 2023

The forces shaping nickel, cobalt and lithium markets – from the supply growth challenge to emissions, carbon costs and the rise of recycling

Supercharging the US grid: utility investments and initiatives

• 18 4月 2023

Investment in US grid modernization is accelerating – but is it going in the right direction?

Could a banking crisis stop our energy transition progress? | Podcast

• 24 3月 2023

On the show today, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott from Columbia University, and Shanu Matthew of Lazard Asset Management, to analyse the economic storm we’ve seen brewing in the past few weeks.

How commercial is low-carbon hydrogen?

• 23 3月 2023

Flor De la Cruz, principal analyst, and Bridget van Dorsten, senior research analyst, are quizzed by Simon Flowers about the outlook for low-carbon hydrogen supply in Europe.

The future of CCUS: five key questions

• 30 3月 2023

Carbon capture capacity could increase more than sevenfold in the next decade – but there are significant risks to the outlook.

How effective were EU emergency power demand reduction measures?

• 06 4月 2023

The EU took unprecedented steps to reduce energy prices and alleviate security of supply pressures this winter. The results send significant messages about the future of Europe’s power markets.

Clearing the red tape around renewables | Podcast

• 10 3月 2023

On this week’s episode, Dr. Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert join Ed Crooks to explore critical topics in the energy industry. They discuss the steps needed to unlock investment in renewable energy projects, energy security concerns following recent geopolitical events, and the latest innovations in battery chemistry.

Permitting reform could help ease US grid bottlenecks

• 10 3月 2023

Proposals to expedite infrastructure projects are back on the agenda. They could help ease strains created by the rapid growth in renewables.

Can Japan deliver its offshore wind potential?

• 08 3月 2023

Building out renewables is central to Japan's decarbonisation goals.

The indefinite Inflation Reduction Act: will tax credits for renewables be around for decades?

• 08 3月 2023

The IRA’s clean electricity tax credits will likely be extended well beyond 2032 – representing trillions of dollars for new renewables and storage projects.

Green hydrogen: what the Inflation Reduction Act means for production economics and carbon intensity

• 14 3月 2023

Annual matching requirements for new IRA tax credits could kick-start economically competitive green hydrogen production.

Shake-up on the US distributed solar leaderboard

• 27 3月 2023

Market consolidation slows as competition intensifies for US solar installers and equipment suppliers.

Asia’s nuclear power surge

• 15 2月 2023

Is nuclear key to net zero in Asia?

Sodium-ion batteries: disrupt and conquer?

• 21 2月 2023

The sodium-ion battery market looks set to reach GWh-scale production levels this year.

Horizons podcast: Boom time

• 08 2月 2023

Exploring the implications for manufacturers, developers and investors of the Inflation Reduction Act. 

The US clean energy boom: What might stop it?

• 10 2月 2023

Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers-Jaffe, join Ed Crooks on today’s Energy Gang episode to discuss barriers that need to be addressed in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the continued growth of low carbon energy in the US.

US grid edge deal flow surges

• 01 3月 2023

Key trends from our latest Grid Edge Quarterly Briefing

Climate Change is Shaping Our Most Important Decisions in the Energy Transition

• 24 2月 2023

Ed Crooks and Melissa Lott are joined by Dr Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to understand the consequences of a warming world is essential for making the right decisions as trillions of dollars are invested in energy production around the world.

Wood Mackenzie 2022 Research Excellence Awards

• 28 2月 2023

In 2022 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, exploring everything from progress on the path to net zero to the impact of Russia's war with Ukraine.

Tesla cost-cutting a sign of EV revolution

• 03 3月 2023

Tesla is working on an affordable electric car which could transform the market

Utility-scale solar moves over hills and under clouds (reducing power production)

• 01 3月 2023

How SmarTrack™ machine learning improves solar energy gains