• Opinion

  Global solar capacity to increase 32% compared to 2022

  • 12 10月 2023

  We've increased our outlook for this year by 20% due to strong growth through the first half of the year and continued market strength

• Opinion

  The energy transition needs minerals. Is deep sea mining the best way to get them? | Podcast

  • 06 10月 2023

  Ed Crooks is back in the host’s chair, and joined by regular Amy Harder, Executive Editor of Cipher Magazine, the publication supported by Breakthrough Energy, and Dr Melissa Lott, Director of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy.

• Opinion

  US energy policy faces political risk

  • 06 10月 2023

  Kevin McCarthy’s dismissal as Speaker of the House of Representatives could presage instability in US energy policy.

• Opinion

  Decoding hydrogen assets: financial viability and key economic factors

  • 11 10月 2023

  With hydrogen remaining in the spotlight as a key pillar in the energy transition, we look at how subsidies and price are critical to new hydrogen projects.

• Opinion

  Exploring the long-term outlook for hydrogen and ammonia

  • 02 10月 2023

  Electrification and low-carbon hydrogen are critical for taking the world towards a net-zero future. But cost pressures and the resilience of fossil fuels will take time to subside. How and what can be done to accelerate the transition?

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang live from NYU: An expert analysis on the energy transition landscape | Podcast

  • 22 9月 2023

  A special edition in partnership with New York University during Climate Week in New York. The panel highlights the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in the United States' efforts to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon energy future.

• Opinion

  The key takeaways from our PJM, MISO and ERCOT seasonal outlook webinars

  • 27 9月 2023

  What are the current topics creating a buzz for major US electricity grid operators?

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang at the London Hydrogen Conference: part one | Podcast

  • 26 9月 2023

  Host Ed Crooks brings you the first of two special episodes recorded live from Wood Mackenzie’s Hydrogen Conference.

• Opinion

  Top 10 solar PV inverter vendors cornered 86% of the market in 2022

  • 19 9月 2023

  Our latest Global Solar PV Inverter and Module-Level Power Electronics Market Share 2023 report analyses the top-ranking vendors by quantity of shipments in 2022

• Opinion

  Are PPAs still playing their part in the expansion of solar? | Podcast

  • 15 9月 2023

  David Banmiller and Harald Overholm discuss Alight's remarkable journey from a small player to a major force in solar energy. Plus, the key role of power-purchase agreements (PPAs).

• Opinion

  US COP21 withdrawal: Is this actually a step forward?

  • 02 6月 2017

  On 01 June 2017, President Trump took the first step on the road to reconsidering the best way to meet our climate challenges.

• Opinion

  US solar: four things to look for in 2025

  • 16 1月 2025

  Our take on key themes, from installations projections to cell manufacturing capacity, the potential impact of the Trump administration energy agenda and the future of the IRA.

• Opinion

  Asia Pacific power & renewables: 5 things to watch in 2025

  • 23 1月 2025

  Soaring solar and storage bring in the Lunar New Year of the Snake.

• Opinion

  Live from COP29: Are businesses still driving the energy transition?

  • 15 11月 2024

  What do businesses need from governments to advance climate progress? Find out on the latest Energy Gang episode.

• Opinion

  Can CCUS help achieve Net Zero?

  • 19 11月 2024

  Is CCUS the solution to Net Zero, or a temporary fix? Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Wood Mackenzie experts discuss the key policies and challenges shaping its future.

• Opinion

  The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA

  • 19 11月 2024

  We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely

• Opinion

  Live from COP29 – One weird trick to solve our energy problem

  • 21 11月 2024

  Live from COP29, Ed Crooks talks to top experts about US policy changes, carbon tariffs and why the best energy is the energy we don’t use.

• Opinion

  Live from COP29: climate finance at the forefront

  • 12 11月 2024

  What’s top of the agenda at COP29? The Energy Gang is live from day one at COP29, where industry leaders are debating climate finance.

• Opinion

  How will the new US Republican government reshape the global electric vehicle supply chain?

  • 12 11月 2024

  A new Republican administration signals sweeping policy changes, from emissions standards and EV subsidies to battery tariffs and import rules. How could these shifts disrupt commodity supply chains, alter EV adoption rates and redefine opportunities for automakers and battery producers worldwide?

• Opinion

  COP29 faces climate finance challenge

  • 12 11月 2024

  The COP29 climate talks began on Monday with climate finance at the top of the agenda. A meaningful deal would show the international effort to tackle climate change is still alive. Failure could further delay the transition to low-carbon energy.

• Opinion

  Navigating uncertainty in the solar industry: maximising IRA benefits

  • 12 11月 2024

  How can the solar industry navigate IRA uncertainties to maximise growth opportunities?

• Opinion

  The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

  • 25 11月 2024

  AI needs data centres, which need power. If AI is a national security priority, then so is electricity. That principle will shape the Trump administration’s policies. Gas-fired plants will be favored, but low-carbon energy could benefit, too.

• Opinion

  Gridlock: Q&A on how the US power industry can cope with bumper demand

  • 03 12月 2024

  The decoupling of US electricity demand from economic growth over the last seven decades is set to reverse amid burgeoning data centre development, a resurgence in energy-intensive US manufacturing, and more transport and heating electrification - resulting in electricity demand growth not seen since the 1990s

• Opinion

  What lies ahead for hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia?

  • 20 3月 2025

  We explore the market trends and challenges affecting the long-term outlook

• Opinion

  Can the Middle East and Africa become a global leader in renewable energy?

  • 03 12月 2024

  Total renewables capacity in the region is set to grow by 750% over the next 10 years.

• Opinion

  The impact of China’s 2024 solar PV manufacturing guidelines

  • 13 12月 2024

  We explore the impact of China's new rules on solar PV overcapacity, pricing and market dynamics

• Opinion

  Predictions for energy and natural resources in 2025

  • 13 12月 2024

  The impact of Chinese EVs, ambitious NOCs, the Saudi storage boom and more, as Wood Mackenzie analysts look ahead to next year

• Opinion

  How the energy industry is solving issues with battery safety – Part 2

  • 09 10月 2024

  We continue our analysis of safety developments for energy storage and batteries with guests, Andrew Tattersall is Industrial Vertical Market Lead for batteries at Siemens and Dr Kai-Phillip Kairies is Co-Founder of Accure Battery Intelligence.

• Opinion

  Why is it so hard to find a charger for your electric vehicle?

  • 15 10月 2024

  Electric vehicles must build consumer confidence regarding range and charging options to transition from niche to mass market. We discuss the growth of EV charging in the U.S., addressing critical questions about infrastructure and technology.

• Opinion

  Harris v Trump: A fork in the road for US energy

  • 21 10月 2024

  Our insight 'The 2024 US election: A fork in the road for US energy policy' presents the key areas set to be shaped by the outcome of the presidential race.