Sunrun-Vivint Solar deal represents largest consolidation in residential solar history

• 07 7月 2020

Sunrun has agreed to acquire Vivint Solar in an all-stock transaction. The deal is valued at $3.2 billion including debt.

Subsidy cuts could slash Chinese wind turbine OEMs’ margins by half

• 18 6月 2020

China’s wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) could have their gross profit margins halved due to subsidy cuts, says Wood Mackenzie.

US offshore wind powers up

• 23 6月 2020

The US offshore wind industry is set to power up over the coming decade. New research from Wood Mackenzie shows that as the sector ramps up from near-zero today, it could deliver as much as 25 gigawatts (GW) in 2029, capturing almost half of the US market for new wind power installations.

Women in energy

• 23 7月 2020

We showcase research and analysis from some of our most accomplished and influential women in energy and natural resources. Meet some of the many outstanding women we're proud to work with – and explore their latest thinking.

Driving toward a majority renewables America to catalyse nearly one million direct U.S. clean energy jobs

• 16 12月 2020

According to a new, first-of-its-kind study released today by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association, reaching a majority renewables grid will deploy over $1 trillion in capital investment into the American economy over the next decade, while supporting 980,000 direct jobs, stabilising wholesale power prices, and reducing U.S. carbon emissions by over 60%.

Shenhua and Guodian merger will create world's largest power utility company

• 06 9月 2017

On Thursday 3 August China Shenhua and China Guodian Corporation submitted a merger proposal to the State Council. If approved the new company, National Energy Investment Corporation (NEIC), will become the world's largest power utility company (power capacity wise) ahead of EDF and Enel.

Majors start shaping strategies to capture a piece of the renewables action

• 26 9月 2017

Renewable energy sources are set to radically reshape global energy markets. For the Majors, this poses a threat to legacy oil and gas operations, but is also an opportunity to diversify and future-proof portfolios.

US$500 billion worth of investments needed to meet burgeoning power demand

• 20 9月 2017

In celebration of ASEAN's 50th anniversary, our APAC gas and power senior analyst, Edi Saputra, reflects on ASEAN's energy developments and what to look out for in the coming years

Power & Renewables

• 23 6月 2017

Overcome challenges and grasp opportunities in a transformative era for the power sector.

Batteries & renewables to start displacing gas

• 26 7月 2017

A joint research report conducted by Wood Mackenzie and GTM Research assessing generation economics concludes that declining renewables and energy storage costs will increasingly squeeze out gas-fired generation in South Australia as early as 2025.

UK car ban will have "massive impact on markets"

• 26 7月 2017

We took a closer look at the impact of the UK government’s proposal to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040.

Potential gas shortfall in Australia's East Coast starting between 2023 and 2025

• 22 6月 2018

In contrast to the 2018 GSOO released today by the AEMO, Wood Mackenzie’s East Coast Gas report identifies a potential gas shortfall between 2023 and 2025, significantly earlier to the GSOO’s estimate of 2030.

Alternate battery technology vendor ecosystem growing rapidly

• 16 8月 2018

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables expects new flavours of NMC chemistry, including 532 (5 parts nickel, 3 parts manganese, and 2 parts cobalt) and 622 (6 parts nickel, 2 parts manganese, and 2 parts cobalt) to start gaining market share by 2019.

EVs up to 67% less emissions intensive than ICE cars

• 05 9月 2018

A typical mid-size electric vehicle (EV) can generate up to 67% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than a gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) car on a well-to-wheel basis.

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.

Making low-carbon hydrogen a reality

• 26 4月 2024

Hydrogen can play a vital role in getting to net zero. But the current policy framework will not be enough to support growth on the scale required.

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?

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?

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.

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?

Biden’s climate plans aim at job creation

• 29 1月 2021

The president wants to support renewables and EVs, while having little immediate impact on oil and gas

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Grid edge quarterly briefing: infrastructure and investor spending on the rise

• 29 4月 2021

Electrification, resiliency and flexibility continue to be the dominating grid edge themes in 2021. Each quarter, our Grid Edge team provides a comprehensive briefing, including updates and analysis of the key themes and developments in the grid edge ecosystem.

US nuclear’s problems add to the challenge of carbon-free power

• 30 4月 2021

The shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear plant underlines the difficulty of achieving 100% zero-carbon electricity in the US by 2035

Colonial pipeline hack exposes the vulnerability of critical infrastructure

• 14 5月 2021

The ransomware attack on the Colonial pipeline system had only a marginal impact on fuel markets, but could have been much more serious.

Horizons podcast: The blue-green planet

• 08 11月 2021

Dr. Liz Dennett joins special guests Gavin Thompson and Prakash Sharma to explore hydrogen's role in the future of the global energy trade.

What’s on the minds of CEOs?

• 07 10月 2021

A host of senior leaders joined our virtual Global Energy Summit last week to discuss the commodity supercycle, investment, business models and net zero

What does an accelerated energy transition mean for retail energy?

• 20 9月 2021

A look into the benefits and drawbacks the industry is facing