• Opinion

  Deals show the enduring appeal of US gas

  • 19 4月 2024

  Two big European oil companies have recently announced deals to strengthen their holdings in US shale gas. The deals are small, but point to an important trend: the European companies still see the US as a core country.

• Opinion

  Home energy storage booms in the US

  • 15 4月 2024

  Residential solar in the US suffered two damaging blows last year: higher interest rates and changes to net metering rules in California. The upside has been a boom in sales of solar systems with battery storage attached.

• Opinion

  Distributed solar and storage: a beacon of security and hope

  • 11 4月 2024

  Wood Mackenzie continues to support improved energy access and energy security in Puerto Rico through our partnership with Let’s Share the Sun.

• Opinion

  China’s solar growth sends module prices plummeting

  • 05 4月 2024

  Excess capacity has sent solar panel prices tumbling. In the early 2010s, the stretch goal was to get the cost down to 50c a watt. Now they are selling in China for just 11c. That is great for solar deployment, but less good for manufacturers.

• Opinion

  Four key issues GB electricity market reform must address

  • 09 4月 2024

  The Review of Electricity Market Arrangements focuses on four key challenges in its second stage of consultation

• Opinion

  How the MENA region and its NOCs are diversifying into new energies

  • 05 4月 2024

  The Middle East is faced with a significant challenge – building a new energy economy means accelerating nascent diversification efforts and pushing towards ambitious net zero goals.

• Opinion

  The biggest takeaways from our PJM and ERCOT spring outlook webinars

  • 28 3月 2024

  How these major US electricity grid operators are using new policies, planning and technologies to improve their services

• Opinion

  US distributed solar and storage competitive landscapes shift in 2023

  • 12 3月 2024

  Top residential solar installers see market shares decrease

• Opinion

  US solar shattered records in 2023, but will this continue in 2024?

  • 06 3月 2024

  Solar has a strong growth outlook, but many uncertainties lie ahead

• Opinion

  Global solar PV installed capacity will more than triple in the next ten years

  • 19 3月 2024

  The world will have 5.7 TWdc of solar by 2033, largely driven by China

• Opinion

  Demand growth creates new challenges for the power industry

  • 01 3月 2024

  Utilities already grappling with decarbonisation and climate risks now face growing demand from data centres to support AI applications.

• Opinion

  Evolving power: the impact of electric vehicles on energy utilities

  • 01 3月 2024

  In this bonus episode from Distributech, Ed is joined by Quinn Nakayama, from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). They have an in-depth discussion on how the rise in EVs is forcing utilities to rethink infrastructure, optimise energy use, and plan for a very different future.

• Opinion

  Bioenergy: a US$500 billion market opportunity

  • 29 2月 2024

  Policy support is key to unlocking the potential for bioenergy by de-risking aspects of the value chain.

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang at Distributech 2024 in Orlando

  • 28 2月 2024

  Recorded live from the Distributech 2024 conference, Ed Crooks is joined by industry leaders to discuss the role of AI within the renewable energy marketplace.

• Opinion

  2023 was a tough year for clean energy investment. Will 2024 be better?

  • 20 2月 2024

  Join Ed Crooks, Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dan Goldman as they discuss the downturn in climate-focused funds and venture capital flows. What’s impacting clean energy shares?

• Opinion

  Cutting the red tape around geothermal energy | Podcast

  • 13 2月 2024

  We discuss the legislation and the technology that underpins the geothermal sector with Dr Joseph Moore and Lauren Boyd. Together they examine the cost, operation and scope for geothermal energy in the US.

• Opinion

  Big ambitions but slow progress: global hydrogen market developments in Q4 2023

  • 06 2月 2024

  Capacity continues to grow, with giga-scale proposals dominating, but many projects remain speculative, with delays and cancellations likely

• Opinion

  US LNG export restrictions underline the case for blue ammonia

  • 02 2月 2024

  The Biden administration’s pause in LNG project approvals points to new political risks for US gas exports. Blue ammonia could be a solution

• Opinion

  The contrasting fortunes of solar and wind in the US

  • 26 1月 2024

  Solar installations have been outpacing wind in the US, but face growing challenges in securing grid connections.

• Opinion

  Checking in on the hydrogen sector

  • 17 1月 2024

  Explore the challenges and potential of green hydrogen in the latest episode of the Interchange Recharged. Join experts Murray Douglas and Vicky Paley as they discuss key updates in legislation and the financial landscape shaping the industry.

• Opinion

  What does 2024 have in store for energy?

  • 09 1月 2024

  Curious about the future of energy in 2024? Join Ed Crooks and experts Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dr Melissa Lott as they discuss the influence of elections, COP events, and cutting-edge technologies like enhanced geothermal power.

• Opinion

  Ten predictions for energy in 2024

  • 15 12月 2023

  A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, the rise of blue hydrogen, and other trends to watch out for in the year ahead

• Opinion

  Turn of the tide? What the entry of Chinese polysilicon to the US means for the American solar supply chain

  • 18 12月 2023

  The US Customs Borders and Protection (CBP)’s release of Astronergy’s modules containing non-Xinjiang Chinese polysilicon will drastically change supply/demand dynamics in the near-term

• Opinion

  Ebook | Banking on a sustainable future: how to make smarter, more profitable green investments

  • 18 12月 2023

  Leverage our holistic, industry-leading research and analysis to achieve your business’ environmental goals.

• Opinion

  Carbon capture technology leads the charge for a sustainable future

  • 20 12月 2023

  On this episode, we sit down with Microsoft’s Ole Henrik Ree, and Aker Carbon Capture’s Hanne Rolen and David Phillips, to discuss the crucial role played by CCS in achieving a more sustainable future.

• Opinion

  Be of good cheer! | Podcast

  • 22 12月 2023

  On this episode of the Energy Gang, Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the events and trends that have unfolded across the energy industry in 2023.

• Opinion

  COP28: Ed's notebook | Podcast

  • 22 12月 2023

  COP28 was the largest climate talks to date, with industry leaders, governments, analysts, journalists and climate activists all converging on Dubai. On this bonus episode, we bring you three conversations from the summit.

• Opinion

  10 transaction themes for private equity and principal investors in 2024

  • 21 12月 2023

  We break down the key themes emerging for investors next year; from increased activity in the PV value chain post-IRA to new geothermal opportunities and hotspots.

• Opinion

  AI is transforming demand-side management

  • 03 1月 2024

  The role of artificial intelligence in energy management is an exciting development. We examine how AI is transforming strategic forecasting, risk management and optimisation in energy infrastructure.

• Opinion

  COP28: This year’s COP is breaking new ground | Podcast

  • 06 12月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber as they dissect the latest energy trends at COP28. Phase out vs phase down is still the big topic, and the team give their take on the future of fossil fuels.