What’s behind the energy storage boom?

• 06 4月 2020

We answer frequently asked questions about the fast-growing energy storage market

How coronavirus could affect the grid edge in 2020

• 30 4月 2020

The start of 2020 has already seen significant momentum around electrification and grid edge innovation. However, challenges lie ahead due to the pandemic.

How Asia’s NOCs can learn to stop worrying and love the energy transition

• 28 1月 2020

All oil and gas companies are in a state of flux. Driven by the energy transition, upstream supply must now be low cost, low risk and, increasingly, lower carbon. Lenders and shareholders seek clear strategies on emissions reduction, while still expecting the returns that attracted them to oil and gas companies in the first place.

Is Northeast Asia finally tackling its coal dependency as air quality deteriorates?

• 14 1月 2020

As 2019 ended, I visited clients in Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei and was struck by how rapidly concern over emissions has escalated and is now driving energy policy change. I believe this trend could accelerate in 2020, with important implications for companies and the fuel mix across the region.

How the top microgrid developers do business

• 09 1月 2020

American microgrid developers are taking two distinct approaches

The Asia energy market outlook for 2020

• 06 1月 2020

A new year, a new decade and a lot of uncertainty across Asia’s energy markets. To kick off 2020 I spoke to several WoodMac analysts in the region to hear their predictions for the coming 12 months. I hope their thinking might surprise you!

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

Electric vehicles: is workplace charging good for business?

• 07 11月 2019

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution depends on getting the right infrastructure, in the right locations. Here’s how providing workplace charging could bring direct and indirect economic benefits to businesses, and support the energy transition.

Chasing the sun: Spain’s solar PV boom

• 05 11月 2019

What investors need to know about Europe's hottest solar PV market: Spain.

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

Can biomethane decarbonise Europe’s gas market?

• 23 9月 2020

Europe is the leading global producer of the net-zero carbon renewable gas, but continued growth depends on policy support

What technology is winning the global energy storage race?

• 26 11月 2019

What is winning the global energy storage race? Lithium-ion is the clear winner, but it has one major drawback. Rory McCarthy, senior analyst, energy storage, looks at lithium-ion's role in the energy transition.

Copper: Powering up the electric vehicle

• 13 8月 2019

We explore why copper is inseparable from the electric vehicle story and why we need more infrastructure investment as a catalyst for greater EV adoption.

Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

• 05 3月 2019

How likely is a no-deal Brexit and what would it mean for the UK offshore wind power industry? Get the latest analysis from our offshore wind team.

Can SMRs scale fast enough to reach climate goals?

• 14 4月 2023

On the Interchange Recharged today, we are joined by a panel of industry guests to identify the paths to safe, reliable nuclear power.

Li-ion battery recycling not expected to take off before 2030

• 08 12月 2021

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling is not expected to take off before 2030, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

Annual solar repairs and maintenance spend to grow to $9 billion by 2025

• 22 6月 2020

Solar power systems nearing inverter end of life currently account for 5% of the global PV market. This number will grow to 16% - or 227GWDC of solar systems - by 2025, according to new research by Wood Mackenzie.

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.

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.

2023ETS-hydrogen_draft

• 18 7月 2022

With Hydrogen emerging as a key energy vector in the global pursuit of a decarbonised energy supply, We look at how Australia is expected to play a pivotal role given its vast resources.

Public EV charging market in North America on track for rapid growth

• 22 3月 2023

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to rise, the market for public charging networks in North America is forecast to grow rapidly by 2050, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest ‘Commercial landscape of EV charging networks in North America’ report.

Waste-based biofuels could be the key to unlocking the energy transition

• 18 8月 2022

Waste-based biofuels could be a key driver of the energy transition transforming today’s limited supply of low carbon transportation fuels and creating a local, circular economy, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

Battery energy storage comes of age

• 23 1月 2025

Explore how battery energy storage (BESS) is revolutionising renewable energy by enhancing grid stability, reducing curtailment and supporting zero-carbon power generation. Discover key trends, market growth and advancements in battery technology driving the future of energy storage solutions.

The US needs nuclear energy now, more than ever

• 25 2月 2025

Can nuclear energy scale fast enough to power the tech boom? NEI CEO Maria Korsnick discusses policy shifts, advanced reactor, and the path to affordable, reliable nuclear power.

Global energy storage capacity to grow at CAGR of 31% to 2030

• 30 9月 2020

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows global energy storage capacity could grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31%, recording 741 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of cumulative capacity by 2030.

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Top ten wind turbine OEMs to spend €2.3bn on R&D by 2023

• 23 7月 2019

Research and development (R&D) expenses among the world's top ten wind turbine OEMs have more than doubled in the last four years, reaching €1.6bn in 2018. This figure is expected to increase to €2.3bn by 2023.

South America to add 160 GW of solar PV capacity by 2034

• 05 3月 2025

Wood Mackenzie's latest report on the South American solar PV market reveals that the region will add 160 GWdc of solar capacity between 2025 and 2034, driven by diversification efforts, growing power demand, and favourable system economics. The report "South America Solar PV Market Outlook 2025" provides a comprehensive analysis of the region's solar energy landscape, power sector dynamics, 10-year solar PV installation outlook, and policy impacts across key markets.

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.

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

• 08 1月 2025

What opportunities, challenges and risks does the world of energy and natural resources face in 2025? From geopolitics to Big Oil M&A and innovation in power. Our experts share their thoughts.