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Sweden could become a pioneer in green steel production

21 December 2021

Sweden has shown it has potential to become a pioneer in green steel production, says Wood Mackenzie.

Global installed wind power capacity set to grow by 9% to 2030

15 December 2021

Global wind power capacity is expected to grow at a cumulative annualised growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between 2021 and 2030, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

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Solar prices continue to rise but Build Back Better Act will boost installs 31% through 2026

14 December 2021

For the second quarter in a row, trade policy uncertainty and supply chain constraints are driving solar price increases across all market segments, according to the US Solar Market Insight report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK).

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Li-ion battery recycling not expected to take off before 2030

08 December 2021

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling is not expected to take off before 2030, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

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China’s GDP to further decelerate in Q4 2021

01 December 2021

China’s economy has faced headwinds from flooding, Covid outbreaks and power rationing in H2 2021. This resulted in a steeper-than-expected economic slowdown for the third quarter, says Wood Mackenzie

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Low-carbon fuels could play a role in Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation efforts

25 October 2021

Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said today that Singapore plans to import around 30 per cent of its electricity from low-carbon sources by 2035.

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China could ease restrictions on Australian coal and increase supply to alleviate power crunch

08 October 2021

Wood Mackenzie believes that Chinese authorities could allow customs clearance of stranded Australian thermal coal. In addition, the local governments in Yulin region of Shaanxi province and Inner Mongolia have announced yesterday that they will be increasing coal supply to meet demand.

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US solar prices on the rise

14 September 2021

Despite the addition of 5.7 gigawatts (GWdc) of solar capacity in Q2 2021, supply chain constraints are leading to price increases across every solar market segment, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK).

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Drought puts pressure on Brazil’s power sector

08 September 2021

The severe drought in Brazil will contribute to an extremely tight power balance in the country, new research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), shows.

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Solar energy to boost demand for base metals

09 August 2021

According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), solar power will have a significant impact on demand for aluminium, copper, and zinc, with the usage of all three metals in the sector set to double by 2040.

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China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

29 July 2021

China’s CATL unveiled its newly-developed sodium-ion battery at a launch event today.

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Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

28 July 2021

Demand across most commodities in China is expected to slow down in the second half of 2021, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new monthly China Economic Focus report.

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Japan’s new 2030 energy mix unveils radical plans to transform the energy system

27 July 2021

Last week, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a draft of its upcoming 6th Strategic Energy Plan which included major changes to the FY2030 power generation mix targets.

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Next commodities supercycle will be driven by global energy transition

15 July 2021

Another commodities supercycle is on the horizon, but it will be different from any that have come before. Fossil fuels won’t be in the vanguard and the winners will be the industrial metals needed to electrify society - cobalt, lithium, copper, nickel, and aluminium.

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EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ lays out bloc’s green blueprint

14 July 2021

Europe is at the forefront of the shift to net zero, both in ambition, but also in terms of how to make rapid and deep decarbonisation a reality. The world needs to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as quickly as possible. Not doing so means we will need to turn to expensive and unproven technologies to withdraw CO2 from the atmosphere later this century.

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New global wind power life cycle emissions to reach 55 Mt CO2 from 2020-2050

08 July 2021

According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), global wind power life cycle emissions will reach 55 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2) from 2020 to 2050, a result of wind power capacity expanding five-fold to 3.7 terawatts from 2020 to 2050. This is roughly equivalent to four times the US’s total power capacity in 2020.

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Asia Pacific renewables generation investments could hit US$1.3 trillion by 2030

22 June 2021

Asia Pacific renewables (wind and solar) generation investments could double to US$1.3 trillion over the current decade to 2030 compared to the previous decade (2011 – 2020), says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

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Wood Mackenzie expands energy transition expertise with acquisition of Roskill

18 June 2021

Wood Mackenzie is pleased to announce its acquisition of Roskill, a privately-owned company and leader in metals and materials supply chain intelligence.

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Australia’s low-carbon hydrogen trade could be worth up to US$90 billion in 2050

17 June 2021

Low-carbon hydrogen could become a US$50 billion to US$90 billion export industry for Australia in 2050, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Australia releases Budget 2021

12 May 2021

Wood Mackenzie experts comment on the recently announced Australia Budget 2021.

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Wood Mackenzie appoints Ben Hertz-Shargel as Global Head of Grid Edge

05 May 2021

Wood Mackenzie, a leading provider of commercial intelligence for the world's natural resources sector, has appointed Ben Hertz-Shargel to the role of Global Head of Grid Edge

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UK accelerates plan to cut carbon emissions

20 April 2021

Today's announcement outlining the UK's plan to set a legally binding 78% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (on 1990 levels) through its Sixth Carbon Budget is another significant milestone on the road to its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Americas to lead global energy storage market by 2025

20 April 2021

According to new research from Wood Mackenzie, the Americas region will overtake Asia Pacific by 2025 to lead the global storage market, with a total capacity of 371 GWh in 2030. Most of this growth will come from the US.

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Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Asia Pacific

24 February 2025

Lens P&R Asia Pacific combines multi-commodity data, proprietary cost intelligence, asset-level data, unique geospatial capabilities, and market fundamentals to help users evaluate new opportunities, assess risk, and make smarter business decisions.

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Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Europe, Middle East and Africa

24 February 2025

Interconnected power and renewables data to support long-term planning, strategy, and investment due diligence.

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Lens platform: Lens Wind

24 February 2025

Wind energy remains at the forefront of the energy transition, yet persistent execution challenges remain. Our integrated platform providers layers of insight to attract and allocate capital.

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Horizons Live: Breaking the speed limit | Webinar replay

11 June 2026

This month’s Horizons Live explores one of the defining infrastructure challenges of the AI era

Opinion

Horizons Live: Asset rich, energy poor

17 December 2025

Africa has the resources to power its future - so what’s holding it back?

Opinion

Horizons Live: Staying power

18 August 2025

Coal power drops from 33% of global electricity in 2025 to just 6% by 2050 in base forecasts. Our Horizons Live panel explores how alternative pathways could extend coal use longer

Opinion

Horizons Live: US power struggle

08 July 2025

The Horizons Live panel discuss how the AI-driven data boom is pushing the US power sector to its limits and what it means for utilities, regulators and the future of electricity markets.

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Sweden could become a pioneer in green steel production

Global installed wind power capacity set to grow by 9% to 2030

Solar prices continue to rise but Build Back Better Act will boost installs 31% through 2026

Li-ion battery recycling not expected to take off before 2030

China’s GDP to further decelerate in Q4 2021

Low-carbon fuels could play a role in Asia Pacific’s decarbonisation efforts

China could ease restrictions on Australian coal and increase supply to alleviate power crunch

US solar prices on the rise

Drought puts pressure on Brazil’s power sector

Solar energy to boost demand for base metals

China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

Japan’s new 2030 energy mix unveils radical plans to transform the energy system

Next commodities supercycle will be driven by global energy transition

EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ lays out bloc’s green blueprint

New global wind power life cycle emissions to reach 55 Mt CO2 from 2020-2050

Asia Pacific renewables generation investments could hit US$1.3 trillion by 2030

Wood Mackenzie expands energy transition expertise with acquisition of Roskill

Australia’s low-carbon hydrogen trade could be worth up to US$90 billion in 2050

Australia releases Budget 2021

Wood Mackenzie appoints Ben Hertz-Shargel as Global Head of Grid Edge

UK accelerates plan to cut carbon emissions

Americas to lead global energy storage market by 2025

Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Asia Pacific

Lens platform: Lens Power & Renewables Europe, Middle East and Africa

Lens platform: Lens Wind

Horizons Live: Breaking the speed limit | Webinar replay

Horizons Live: Asset rich, energy poor

Horizons Live: Staying power

Horizons Live: US power struggle

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