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Net zero North Sea: can hydrogen live up to its hype?

20 October 2020

The UK has an opportunity to be at the forefront of the global hydrogen economy – but it calls for rapid technology scale-up.

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What will the 2020 elections mean for US energy?

21 October 2020

The 2020 elections bring US energy policy to a fork in the road. Trump offers continuity, with some further easing of regulations on the oil, gas and coal industries. Biden offers a return to the Obama administration’s strategy of using regulation to cut emissions, and more ambitious moves if the Democrats win control of Congress.

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?

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Offshore wind: long-term promise after short-term decline

04 February 2021

Annual installs dropped 29% in 2020, but FIDs for new capacity hit an all-time high and a record number of alliances were formed. With the scale of ambition increasing, what will 2021 bring?

Opinion

How Big Oil is set to transform the offshore wind sector

05 April 2021

The Euro Majors’ huge renewables ambitions mean the winds of change are blowing. Who’s getting involved in offshore wind? What strategies are emerging? And what does it mean for the future of the sector?

Opinion

What do Japan’s soaring spot power prices mean for the energy transition?

08 February 2021

Japan’s power prices were on an unprecedented rally in the first two weeks of 2021. What’s behind these historical highs, and what does it mean for the energy transition?

Opinion

Batteries with Chinese characteristics

10 February 2021

At present, China accounts for almost 75% of global lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity and this share is set to increase through the short term with its build-out of new facilities.

Opinion

Global wind turbine market: state of play

14 April 2021

After a record-breaking year, what are the key wind turbine market trends – and which OEMs have secured the most market share?

Opinion

Electric vans on the brink of a commercial breakthrough

16 April 2021

There is a dispute over whether the US Postal Service should buy EVs, but the private sector is pressing ahead with orders.

Opinion

How to manage renewables supply chain issues

07 April 2024

Developers need to manage an increasingly complex array of factors to ensure project success.

Opinion

Tracking the trajectory of the global energy storage market

21 April 2021

Global energy storage deployment surged 62% in 2020, and we expect the global market to grow 27-fold by 2030. But where will growth come from? What technologies will triumph? And what will it all cost?

Opinion

Could Australia’s battery storage pipeline bottleneck thwart energy transition progress?

26 April 2021

Australia has one of the lowest renewables cost premiums over fossil fuel in the APAC region and renewables (solar and wind) account for a fifth of total power generation. However, this has caused transmission constraints and put pressure on grid reliability. Australian utilities and regulators are looking to battery storage as a solution.

Opinion

The rise of renewables and real-time trading decisions

27 April 2021

The ongoing growth in wind and solar capacity in Europe is contributing to the emergence of an increasingly volatile and short-term spot market for electricity. How will trading dynamics evolve?

Opinion

Next-stage decarbonisation in Europe: five key considerations

18 May 2021

The EU’s target to cut emissions to 55% below 1990 levels by 2030 clearly acknowledges that decarbonisation cannot wait. But what will be needed to achieve near-term goals over the next decade? What are the key enablers and drivers in play?

Opinion

Why green hydrogen is reaching a tipping point

09 June 2021

An increasingly dynamic low-carbon hydrogen market has seen a deluge of government support, corporate commitments, announced projects and even bystander intrigue over the past 18 months. Ben Gallagher outlines five drivers of the green hydrogen boom.

Opinion

Why floating solar has an important role to play in the energy transition

08 June 2021

We estimate that the global floating solar (FPV) market will reach 1.6 GWdc in 2021 – more than double the total installed capacity in 2020. So, what are the benefits of FPV? And what role will it play in achieving net zero ambitions?

Opinion

What ‘vehicle-to-everything’ electric vehicle pilots mean for the grid

23 June 2021

As rates of bus electrification continue to rise globally, fleet operators are looking to a novel solution to drive down costs and smooth the transition: vehicle-to-everything (V2X). What’s the potential of this technology, and what stands in the way of commercialisation?

Opinion

Will India set a net zero target?

24 June 2021

As COP26 approaches, pressure on India to commit to net zero is increasing. Global action on climate change is firmly at the top of the political agenda.

Opinion

China’s economic power surge

07 July 2021

China's National Bureau of Statistics could never be accused of hyperbole. With its recent data release showing China achieved record Q1 economic growth of just over 18% year-on-year, the bureau announced that "the national economy made a good start" to 2021.

Opinion

Floating solar farms making waves across Asia-Pacific

12 July 2021

This year, countries that rank in the top ten for FPV demand will hold 84% of global market share and this is forecast to increase to 86% by 2026. Of these ten countries, eight sit within Asia-Pacific. So, what is driving FPV growth in the region?

Opinion

Could China lead the global energy storage market by 2030?

07 July 2021

China’s energy storage strategy could unlock its net-zero ambitions.

Opinion

Three lessons the renewables boom can learn from the shale bust

21 July 2021

What could the renewable energy industry and its investors learn from shale's experience? A few interesting points of comparison are starting to emerge.

Opinion

Green or blue? The colour of Australia’s hydrogen money

20 July 2021

The race is on to dominate the low-carbon hydrogen industry – can Australia lead the way? What's the outlook for blue and green hydrogen development?

Opinion

Electrification: essential to decarbonisation but with major challenges ahead

20 July 2021

The building and transportation sectors account for 33% of global CO2 emissions, making the electrification of those sectors key to decarbonisation.

Opinion

US community solar market faces a near-term peak

27 July 2021

Current incentives will drive growth in US community solar for the next two years – but a decline could follow if programs and incentives are not expanded.

Opinion

Electric vehicle infrastructure investment trends to watch

29 July 2021

Just as EV sales are accelerating, so too must the development of supporting infrastructure. How has investment activity evolved over the last decade – and what could that mean for the future?

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Net zero North Sea: can hydrogen live up to its hype?

What will the 2020 elections mean for US energy?

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?

Offshore wind: long-term promise after short-term decline

How Big Oil is set to transform the offshore wind sector

What do Japan’s soaring spot power prices mean for the energy transition?

Batteries with Chinese characteristics

Global wind turbine market: state of play

Electric vans on the brink of a commercial breakthrough

How to manage renewables supply chain issues

Tracking the trajectory of the global energy storage market

Could Australia’s battery storage pipeline bottleneck thwart energy transition progress?

The rise of renewables and real-time trading decisions

Next-stage decarbonisation in Europe: five key considerations

Why green hydrogen is reaching a tipping point

Why floating solar has an important role to play in the energy transition

What ‘vehicle-to-everything’ electric vehicle pilots mean for the grid

Will India set a net zero target?

China’s economic power surge

Floating solar farms making waves across Asia-Pacific

Could China lead the global energy storage market by 2030?

Three lessons the renewables boom can learn from the shale bust

Green or blue? The colour of Australia’s hydrogen money

Electrification: essential to decarbonisation but with major challenges ahead

US community solar market faces a near-term peak

Electric vehicle infrastructure investment trends to watch

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