Our top takeaways from the Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2024

• 01 7月 2024

Analyst highlights from our annual conference

Hydrogen costs in 2024: what you need to know

• 01 7月 2024

Near-term costs have risen across the board, but opportunities exist to bring costs down in the longer term

Day 3: How can we finance the energy transition? Discussions from the final day of the Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference 2024

• 28 6月 2024

Ed discusses the crucial theme of financing the energy transition. Hear from experts at Reactivate, Citi and more as they share their insights into addressing the financial challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition.

Artificial intelligence and the future of energy

• 27 6月 2024

Artificial Intelligence is the next big thing in energy, dominating discussions at all levels in companies, banks, investment funds and governments. Prakash Sharma and I asked WoodMac’s experts what role AI might play in the energy and resources sectors and where the greatest opportunities and risks are.

Insights from the World Hydrogen Summit 2024

• 05 6月 2024

From winning auction bids to maximising project economics, here are our key insights into the development of low-carbon hydrogen from our experts’ presentations at the recent industry showcase

The coming low carbon energy system disruptors

• 30 5月 2024

Momentum towards the 1.5˚C goal of the Paris Agreement may be faltering but while the pursuit of net zero is slowing, it won’t stop. Multiple low carbon technologies will be needed at scale to achieve a 2˚C or lower pathway to complement those such as renewables already on the front line of decarbonisation.

Is the IRA paying off for the US solar supply chain?

• 31 5月 2024

As the US solar supply chain industry faces multiple challenges, the jury is still out

Batteries: frequently asked questions

• 04 6月 2024

An introduction to batteries, from technical specifications to battery raw materials.

Breaking down the barriers to grid innovation

• 31 5月 2024

When you need more transmission capacity to connect up wind and solar and data centres, but it’s hard to build new lines, innovative grid technologies could be the answer. The Biden administration is trying to break down barriers to deployment.

Going underground: reinventing resilience

• 17 6月 2024

Our new partnered report with S&C Electric Company explores how investment in innovative technologies can help the US modernize its electric grid infrastructure for long-term resilience.

US energy storage market sets Q1 capacity installation record

• 18 6月 2024

The U.S. energy storage market set a first-quarter record for capacity installed in Q1 2024, with 1,265 megawatts (MW) deployed across all segments. This marks the highest storage capacity ever installed in a first quarter in the U.S., representing an 84% increase from Q1 2023.

The state of the US energy storage market

• 20 6月 2024

Despite tariffs and interconnection issues in the supply chain, the US energy storage market is still seeing record-breaking growth

Can capitalism save the planet?

• 11 6月 2024

Can capitalism save the planet? Join Ed Crooks, Melissa Lott and Joseph Majkut as they debate the role of private investment in tackling climate change. Discover contrasting perspectives in "The Price Is Wrong" and "Climate Capitalism."

American solar panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone

• 06 6月 2024

A record-setting 11 gigawatts of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history.

There’s no transition without transmission. How can we make it easier to build?

• 28 5月 2024

Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe and Shanu Mathew, to unpack the latest orders from FERC. What are the regulators trying to do, and why do some people object to their plans? And what will the proposed reforms mean for the energy transition in the electricity sector in the US?

The US puts up the barriers to Chinese products

• 20 5月 2024

China takes only a tiny share of the US markets for EVs, solar modules and steel. The Biden administration is signaling that it intends to keep it that way.

Demand for batteries is skyrocketing - we need new ways of extracting lithium

• 21 5月 2024

Lithium demand is booming, but traditional extraction methods fall short. Join us as we explore new, efficient, and eco-friendly extraction techniques with John Busbee of Xerion and Paul Braun of the University of Illinois.

Google’s demanding goals for decarbonisation

• 16 5月 2024

How are companies managing excess capacity in Asia Pacific’s solar supply chain amid a solar boom?

• 16 5月 2024

Amidst increasing global solar capacity, new industry players, transitions in cell technology, and the rising cost of polysilicon are behind supply chain challenges in APAC

The real-time European power market solution for traders

• 20 7月 2023

A robust, ready-to-run, integrated platform that helps you stay ahead of fast-moving power markets

How banks and government are working together to achieve net zero in the UK

• 07 5月 2024

Heather Buchanan joins us to discuss the collaboration needed between banks and policymakers to drive forward the energy transition. Listen now for insights into the Bankers For Net Zero initiatives and milestones, exploring the financial implications of decarbonising banking products by 2050.

World heading for a 3°C warming trajectory, as political headwinds slow the energy transition

• 02 5月 2024

A five-year delay to the energy transition could see the global average temperature rise to 3°C above pre-industrial levels.

How to address risk from extreme weather in power markets

• 02 5月 2024

How can traders and other stakeholders address the risk to power networks from extreme weather events?

The challenge of growing electricity demand in the US and the shortage of critical electrical equipment

• 02 5月 2024

Electrical equipment remains a significant bottleneck to utility supply chains

How Big Oil is set to transform the offshore wind sector

• 05 4月 2021

The Euro Majors’ huge renewables ambitions mean the winds of change are blowing. Who’s getting involved in offshore wind? What strategies are emerging? And what does it mean for the future of the sector?

How solar is central to the energy transition

• 19 3月 2021

Solar's plunging costs have made it the go-to technology to decarbonise the power sector. What innovations are coming to make it even more competitive? Could too much solar be a problem for power markets? And does green hydrogen offer a second wave of growth?

Tesla’s share price and the future of EVs

• 26 2月 2021

After a spectacular rise, Tesla’s shares have been on a downward trend this month. The company’s fundamental prospects still look good

Breaking down the Texas winter blackouts: what went wrong?

• 19 2月 2021

Our power analysts examine the events of the Texas energy crisis that resulted in extended blackouts across the state, leaving millions of people without power and raising questions around the future of emergency preparedness, market structure, and regulation within the energy sector.

Future energy – how electric vehicles transform battery demand

• 19 2月 2021

Batteries are going to play a big part in achieving net-zero ambitions. Once batteries are cheap enough and deliver sufficient range, they open the door for EVs to disrupt the ICE market. When will battery costs fall enough for EVs to compete head on? And is there enough supply of key battery metals to meet the higher demand?

Big Oil’s offshore wind journey is only just beginning

• 12 2月 2021

Offshore wind is at the forefront of the Euro Majors' new energy strategies. It's a proven technology, ready for scaling up – and the latest UK permits show the competition for projects is heating up. How big could it be for Big Oil?