Silver linings playbook: five reasons to be cheerful

• 08 December 2022

Our analysts have identified five developments that suggest that, despite the setbacks of the past year, the world is laying the foundations for a decade or more of sustained opportunity that will deliver better outcomes for the reliability, affordability and sustainability of our energy and natural resources.

Fast and Furious: Europe's race to slash emissions by 2030

• 18 February 2021

Renewables are the proven zero-carbon technology where much of the capital funding the energy transition will be invested.

MAKE

MAKE provides global wind-power coverage with research, forecasts, data and a multifaceted view of the industry.

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

• 21 May 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.

Balance-of-systems costs for US non-residential storage to drop

• 24 October 2019

Non-residential storage system costs will fall by 27% in the US over the next five years, according to new research from natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

US renewables project finance: five things to know

• 08 September 2021

From ESG to tax equity, we look at the market and policy factors that could have an impact on the financing of clean energy projects in the US over the next few years.

Wood Mackenzie appoints Ben Hertz-Shargel as Global Head of Grid Edge

• 05 May 2021

Wood Mackenzie, a leading provider of commercial intelligence for the world's natural resources sector, has appointed Ben Hertz-Shargel to the role of Global Head of Grid Edge

Power rush in the Wild West: tracking the progress of US regional power market pioneers

• 13 March 2023

CAISO and SPP have led the development of western US regional power markets – how are they taking shape?

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

• 10 August 2023

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

US distributed solar: four predictions for 2024

• 17 January 2024

Key trends to watch out for including the impact of the residential solar slowdown on customer acquisition costs, growth in emerging commercial and community solar markets, adaptation to net metering successor tariffs and more.

When will Tesla make a profit?

• 22 January 2020

When will Tesla make a profit? Will Tesla make a small car? Who makes Tesla batteries? Wood Mackenzie answers your frequently asked questions about US car manufacturer Tesla.

CCUS

• 25 February 2022

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage: what you need to know.

US residential solar: why is customer acquisition still so costly?

• 02 November 2021

US residential solar customer acquisition costs remain high. How will installers evolve their strategies to meet rising demand while scaling their business sustainably?

Energy transition outlook

• 23 October 2024

Explore our energy transition scenarios and the route to net zero at global at regional level.

Considerations for underwriting gas generation assets and related revenue modelling

• 01 October 2024

AI data centres drive new gas power opportunities as ERCOT case study reveals strong margin despite construction economics favouring M&A over new builds.

Global gas and LNG’s biggest challenges

• 31 August 2022

Europe’s energy market is out of control. Current stratospheric prices for gas and power pose risks to economies and households. Minimising collateral damage to economies – not to mention, saving lives – depends on the energy industry, governments and consumers themselves all doing the right things

US distributed solar and storage competitive landscapes shift in 2023

• 12 March 2024

Top residential solar installers see market shares decrease

Australia leads global market for battery energy storage systems

• 17 July 2023

Australia leads the global market for battery energy storage systems (BESS), with the total pipeline of announced projects now exceeding 40 gigawatts (GW), according to latest Wood Mackenzie analysis launched at the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney.

COP26 oil demand: in the cross hairs of emissions reduction

• 18 August 2021

Our COP26 briefing considers the implications for the oil market and refining industry of a global concerted effort to reduce emissions and limit a temperature rise by 2050 to 2 °C.

Energy addition, not energy transition? What does it mean for the future of our energy system, and the climate?

• 07 November 2025

From ADIPEC to COP30 - Energy Gang unpacks the rise of “energy addition” and what it means for the future of oil, gas and the clean energy transition

U.S. solar industry sets records in 2020, on track to quadruple by 2030

• 16 March 2021

The U.S. solar industry grew 43% and installed a record 19.2 gigawatts (GWdc) of capacity in 2020, according to the ‘U.S. Solar Market Insight 2020 Year-in-Review’ report, released today by Wood Mackenzie and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

India needs radical transformation to reach net zero emissions by 2070

• 27 July 2023

How can India attain its net zero emissions goal by 2070, in line with global pledges to reach net zero emissions by mid-century? Wood Mackenzie analyses the scenario in its latest report ‘India energy transition pathways 2070’, concluding that the country must radically transform its energy landscape and prioritise renewable energy, electrification, hydrogen adoption, and carbon removal strategies.

Distributed solar and storage: a beacon of security and hope

• 11 April 2024

Wood Mackenzie continues to support improved energy access and energy security in Puerto Rico through our partnership with Let’s Share the Sun.

Insights from Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025

• 09 May 2025

Analyst takeaways from our annual conference

Global energy storage: five trends to look for in 2024

• 29 January 2024

Predictions for the year ahead in global energy storage

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

• 31 May 2024

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

Two years on from the IRA and the impact on solar and storage is clear

• 13 June 2024

The 2024 Solar and Energy Storage Summit kicked off in San Francisco this week. We are joined by a roster of expert analysts and industry leaders to explore the key topics, technology, policy and financing of the solar and storage industries.

Asset rich, energy poor: maximising Africa’s natural resources to transform the continent

• 20 November 2025

In this month's edition we examine Africa's energy paradox: despite abundant renewable potential, world-class hydrocarbons, and critical minerals, 600 million Africans still lack electricity. We explore how Africa can transform this challenge—maximising solar, wind, gas and mineral resources to deliver energy prosperity, create economic growth, and meet rising demand from 2.5 billion people by 2050.

US energy storage market sets Q1 capacity installation record

• 18 June 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.

What does a second Trump term mean for US solar?

• 03 December 2024

Could the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act reshape the future of US solar? Hear Sylvia Leyva Martinez and Martin Pochtaruk from Heliene tackle policy changes, trade challenges and the critical skills gap in solar manufacturing.