eBook | What do utilities and power developers need to know in H2 2026?
Five power market trends shaping investment, development and procurement decisions
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Electricity demand is rising, grids need rapid expansion and renewable generation continues to grow. At the same time, geopolitical risk, regulatory change and supply chain pressures are making investment and development decisions increasingly complex.
For utilities and power developers, understanding individual technologies is no longer enough. The challenge is seeing how changes across power markets, networks, generation, storage and supply chains interact, and what they mean for where, when and how to invest.
In our new eBook, our Wood Mackenzie experts identify five issues utilities and developers should be watching in H2 2026, drawing on insights from Wood Mackenzie’s Lens solutions. You can fill out the form on this page to download your complimentary copy.
What are the key power market trends to watch in H2 2026?
Download the ebook to explore:
- Why networks are moving to the heart of utility investment, and how opportunities differ between markets.
- How rising electricity demand could reshape the generation mix, increasing the need for renewables, storage and flexible generation.
- Where solar and wind opportunities are emerging, as technology, project economics and market conditions evolve.
- How changing supply chains are affecting project costs and procurement, from localisation and tariffs to commodity and freight pressures.
- Why energy security is becoming increasingly important to power-sector investment decisions, as geopolitical disruption affects fuel and equipment markets.
How can utilities and developers make better investment decisions amid market uncertainty?
Generation, networks, storage, fuel supply and procurement decisions are increasingly interconnected.
Understanding those connections can help utilities and developers identify opportunities, test assumptions and assess risks across markets and technologies.
Download the eBook
Fill out the form on this page to download What utilities need to know in H2 2026 and get Wood Mackenzie’s perspective on the trends shaping power sector investment and development.