• Opinion

  Can European renewables still turn a profit?

  • 09 11月 2023

  Healthy project returns will require effective procurement strategies, project execution and asset management

• Opinion

  Bumps in the road for EVs

  • 06 11月 2023

  Manufacturers have been scaling back plans for growth. But the long-term trend is still towards electrification

• Opinion

  COP28: predictions for the global stocktake

  • 02 11月 2023

  How much progress has been made against Paris Agreement goals – and how much of a course correction is needed?

• Opinion

  High interest rates impede the US residential solar market boom

  • 01 11月 2023

  Next year, US residential solar will experience its first annual contraction since 2017

• Opinion

  New State Scorecard maps out how far US state policy must advance to support commercialisation of microgrids

  • 02 11月 2023

  The scorecard, based on Wood Mackenzie microgrid project and market data, shows that all but four states fall short of a ‘B’ grade. Until policy reform delineates microgrids from traditional utilities, developers will remain hamstrung by unclear rules and arbitrary restrictions.

• Opinion

  Abundant, low-cost renewables will transform Nordic power markets

  • 18 10月 2023

  Nordic power markets have long been defined by their ample hydro resources, but the make-up of supply will evolve as new wind capacity serves a major expansion of demand.

• Opinion

  COP28: frequently asked questions

  • 18 10月 2023

  From Paris Agreement goals to the global stocktake, here’s what you need to know about COP28.

• Opinion

  RES acquisition of Ingeteam illustrates a broader solar PV O&M shake-up

  • 16 10月 2023

  Change is afoot in the global solar photovoltaic (PV) operations and maintenance (O&M) market, as illustrated by the recent announcement of RES Group’s (Renewable Energy System) intention to acquire Ingeteam. We expect more M&A activity across the renewable technologies service industry.

• Opinion

  The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact so far

  • 02 10月 2023

  The landmark bill promised to unlock unprecedented levels of cleantech investment while reigniting US manufacturing. But has its lofty expectations lived up to the hype? We explore how the IRA has created seismic changes in PPA markets, propelling US solar growth, and more.

• Opinion

  Electricity 4.0: a sustainable, resilient and efficient future | Podcast

  • 17 10月 2023

  We are joined by Bala Vinayagam, Senior Vice President of Microgrids at Schneider Electric, and Jana Gerber, president of North American Microgrids at Schneider Electric.

• Opinion

  Our top takeaways from the Hydrogen Conference 2023

  • 27 9月 2023

  Last week in London, we hosted the Wood Mackenzie Hydrogen Conference 2023, which shone a light on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the hydrogen space. From reconciling supply and demand to growing electrolyser efficiency, we recap some of our biggest learnings from the event

• Opinion

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

  • 27 9月 2023

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

• Opinion

  Ebook | Overcoming the challenges around hydrogen deployment

  • 14 12月 2024

  How Wood Mackenzie is helping investors, utilities and OEMs to unlock success in low-carbon hydrogen; our key to a more sustainable future

• Opinion

  Western wind turbine manufacturers are prioritising profit over volume, opening the door for Chinese market share growth

  • 13 9月 2023

  Despite short-term challenges, all leading wind turbine manufacturers will double their annual installed capacity over the next decade, driven by soaring wind demand

• Opinion

  Powering down: lithium battery supply exceeds demand

  • 12 9月 2023

  With ongoing oversupply issues, the battery market is in flux. As lithium-ion production continues to grow around the world, can demand keep up?

• Opinion

  Strong gas demand raises questions over emissions

  • 11 9月 2023

  As demand for gas grows, it poses challenges for global climate goals. Suppliers will come under increased pressure to curb their emissions.

• Opinion

  US solar: full benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act are yet to materialize

  • 07 9月 2023

  Domestic manufacturing announcements have exploded, but developing solar projects are on pause pending clarity on various IRA provisions.

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (1 September)

  • 01 9月 2023

  Saudi Aramco invests in gigawatt-scale solar, India sets its low-carbon hydrogen standard, Engie buys battery storage in the US, and more.

• Opinion

  The Netherlands' gridlock: a cautionary tale for the US

  • 05 9月 2023

  The Netherlands has halted all interconnections for non-residential loads and generation as its grid has reached capacity – can the US avoid a similar scenario?

• Opinion

  The UK’s journey to net zero: an uncertain path ahead

  • 05 9月 2023

  Upstream will play a crucial role in developing clean energy. Policy needs to support this, as well as foster a favourable environment for decarbonisation technologies.

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (11th August)

  • 11 8月 2023

  Standout oil well performance in New Mexico, Saudi Aramco confirms its new dividend plan, the EU backs CCUS projects, the latest on superconductivity hopes, and more

• Opinion

  Three ingredients for managing supply chain risk

  • 21 4月 2024

  Global economic volatility highlights the importance of managing supply chain risk. We identify three priorities for success.

• Opinion

  Distributed solar-plus-storage holds much promise, but where does it stand today?

  • 10 8月 2023

  Solar-plus-storage is growing, but only 12% of distributed solar installations were paired with batteries in 2022.

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (4th August)

  • 04 8月 2023

  Solar power construction breaking records around the world, oil and gas taxes under review in the UK, the latest on the claims of a breakthrough in superconductors, and more.

• Opinion

  The Inflation Reduction Act one year on

  • 04 8月 2023

  What has changed since the landmark US policy was passed and what does it mean for the energy transition?

• Opinion

  Can drayage trucks go electric?

  • 03 8月 2023

  Government funding and innovative business models are driving the electrification of the US drayage sector.

• Opinion

  Energy Pulse: in brief (28 July)

  • 28 7月 2023

  News and views in brief from some of our global energy specialists, including challenges for offshore wind in Europe, Equinor buys renewables assets in Brazil, China adds to its LNG import capacity, and a potentially revolutionary scientific discovery.

• Opinion

  Heating up: what record temperatures mean for energy | Podcast

  • 28 7月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they explore the impacts of the extreme weather we’ve been seeing, the ramifications of a warming world, and the stresses that it creates.

• Opinion

  Record solar buildout expected in all regions this year

  • 31 7月 2023

  Global solar PV installations of nearly 270 GWdc are expected in 2023 – and the buildout will continue to accelerate.

• Opinion

  How power and renewables investors should navigate the Inflation Reduction Act and recent power market volatility

  • 20 7月 2023

  While the roadmap for power and renewables investing may not be straightforward, it’s worth understanding all the factors at play. Deciding where to play in the risk-reward spectrum is increasingly challenging, but the returns are set to be more rewarding than ever.