• Opinion

  Video | Three FIDs, one day: a turning point for CCUS in the UK and Denmark

  • 11 12月 2024

  On 10 December, three of the most anticipated Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) of 2024 were announced in the space of just a few hours.

• Opinion

  Ebook | Power and renewables: the most impactful charts of 2024

  • 13 12月 2024

  Our experts break down the most notable charts of the year so far across solar, storage, wind, hydrogen and power markets - and what they reveal about the future of the industry

• Opinion

  Hydrogen offtake contracts: securing project outcomes

  • 04 10月 2024

  The global low-carbon hydrogen sector continues to hit new milestones, but only a fraction of announced capacity is being negotiated with offtakers, with the aim of advancing projects. Which developers are successfully attracting offtakers to secure project outcomes?

• Opinion

  What could further trade actions mean for the US solar supply chain?

  • 22 10月 2024

  Protectionism should help domestic manufacturing, but it could come at a cost for buyers. Our recent report leveraging our solar supply chain data explores the implications.

• Opinion

  How are tariffs and trade policies impacting green energy growth in the US?

  • 22 10月 2024

  Global investment in renewables is set to surpass US$2 trillion by 2030, creating jobs, lowering costs and making the U.S. more competitive. But with bottlenecks like transmission gridlock and permitting delays, how can we ensure clean energy initiatives deliver maximum impact?

• Opinion

  Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

  • 18 10月 2024

  Nuclear power can play an important role in tackling climate change and strengthening energy security. Its big problem has been buyers have not been willing to pay a premium for 24/7 carbon-free power. This week, that started to change.

• Opinion

  What carbon capture needs to meet climate goals

  • 11 10月 2024

  What can we expect in the world of energy in 2024. A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, and the rise of blue hydrogen are among Wood Mackenzie analysts’ predictions for the year ahead.

• Opinion

  New frontiers: order intake by Chinese wind turbine OEMs advanced beyond domestic dominance in H1 2024

  • 18 10月 2024

  As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, the wind energy sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation. Drawing from data from Wood Mackenzie’s rich Wind Services offering, our experts explored the causes and impacts of this pivotal shift in a recent webinar.

• Opinion

  Making the connection: the electric T&D supply chain challenge

  • 28 10月 2024

  A shortage of critical components must be addressed to modernise and grow the US electricity network

• Opinion

  The trouble with transformers

  • 29 10月 2024

  The Energy Gang explores why transformers are suddenly in short supply and what’s being done to fix the situation.

• Opinion

  How can we ease stress on the grid?

  • 05 11月 2024

  How can strategic solar placements strengthen our grid? CEO Gregg Felton discusses building solar near energy hubs to relieve grid stress and support decarbonisation goals.

• Opinion

  US low-carbon energy manufacturing booms

  • 01 11月 2024

  Tariffs and tax credits are leading to a surge in US production capacity for solar equipment and batteries, but put upward pressure on costs

• Opinion

  Ebook | Unlocking renewable energy financing in emerging markets

  • 06 11月 2024

  Latest trends in financing and de-risking renewable energy projects

• Opinion

  What a severe downside US post-election scenario could be for renewables

  • 17 9月 2024

  November’s US elections will have major implications across the power and renewables industry

• Opinion

  Assessing the risks to US renewables

  • 17 9月 2024

  US tax credits for low-carbon energy have bipartisan support, but could still come under pressure in the next Congress. Wood Mackenzie has modelled a “severe downside scenario” to show the possible impact on investment if the credits are cut.

• Opinion

  How can the industry improve battery and storage fire safety - Part 1

  • 23 9月 2024

  How can we prevent lithium-ion battery fires from reigniting? What can be done to improve energy storage safety? Discover the answers in this episode with experts Kelly Sarber and Anthony Natale.

• Opinion

  US seasonal outlook webinars: hot topics for PJM and SPP in Fall 2024

  • 24 9月 2024

  Record auction prices are causing a buzz for PJM, while data centres are driving heavy demand for SPP

• Opinion

  Climate Week NYC special: Can the US electricity system meet the challenges it faces?

  • 25 9月 2024

  Ed Crooks hosts a special live edition of the podcast, recorded during Climate Week at NYU, to debate the risks and opportunities in this new world for US power.

• Opinion

  From digester to burner tip: navigating the fast-growing RNG industry

  • 01 10月 2024

  Biomethane, or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has been a catalyst for investments in recent years, with a marked increase in M&A deals. Oil and gas majors, in particular, are betting on biomethane as a key part of their integrated net zero solutions.

• Opinion

  How AI is reviving the nuclear industry

  • 30 9月 2024

  Surging electricity demand for AI is prompting companies and banks to look at building new nuclear power plants in the US. Government support will still be needed.

• Opinion

  The rise of AI means surging investment in electricity supply. What will that mean for customers?

  • 03 9月 2024

  As AI demand surges, it’s creating new challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. How can the grid keep up, and who stands to gain the most - customers or industry giants?

• Opinion

  The competitive edge of China's electrolysers

  • 05 9月 2024

  In a new report, we look at China’s electrolyser market and explore its potential to redefine hydrogen production by driving down costs

• Opinion

  Permitting reform plans raise hopes for accelerated investment in US infrastructure

  • 06 8月 2024

  Senator Joe Manchin is facing one last job before leaving Congress: passing legislation that could transform the outlook for energy investment in the US. His permitting reform bill aims to realise the potential of the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  Takeaways from NARUC’s Summer Policy Summit: load growth uncertainties and no simple solutions

  • 07 8月 2024

  The recent summit in Florida explored themes such as load growth uncertainties, how industry players and utilities are powering data centers with clean energy, and the growing emphasis on supply-side solutions for large loads

• Opinion

  Climate transition plans: time for companies to take action

  • 24 7月 2024

  The need for a comprehensive and credible climate transition plan is growing – companies must take note.

• Opinion

  How global trade can help build the clean energy economy

  • 23 7月 2024

  How do you ensure global cooperation in the energy transition? Use international trade rules as a foundation.

• Opinion

  The outlook for European power and renewables

  • 22 7月 2024

  Navigating revenues for grid-scale storage, deploying the onshore renewables pipeline and avoiding another false dawn for hydrogen

• Opinion

  Are low profits to blame for the energy transition lagging?

  • 09 7月 2024

  Author Brett Christophers joins host Ed Crooks and guests Melissa Lott and Joseph Majkut for a deep dive into the theories presented in 'The Price Is Wrong'. Is low profitability hindering the energy transition?

• Opinion

  Our key takeaways from the Lisbon Energy Summit 2024

  • 09 7月 2024

  As the global energy transition accelerates, collaborative investment, renewables deployment and energy security are high on the agenda to fuelling a low-carbon future

• Opinion

  Nuclear power needs a way to break the stalemate

  • 25 6月 2024

  Political support is a necessary but not sufficient condition for a revival in investment in new reactors in the US.