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Accelerating the journey to net zero
As the energy transition gathers pace, it will be further enabled by continued growth in investment in green technologies.
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The role of natural gas in the move to cleaner, more reliable power
September 1, 2023
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Natural gas can play a critical role in decarbonizing US power supply by providing a backup energy supply for renewables—but...
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Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas
January 12, 2023
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The US drive to decarbonize is at an inflection point. Critical actions could accelerate the transition while enhancing energy...
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Four themes shaping the future of the stormy European power market
January 27, 2023
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Demand for electricity in Europe is surging at a time when supplies are disrupted. To adapt to the market’s uncertainty...
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Five key action areas to put Europe’s energy transition on a more orderly path
August 8, 2023
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To fulfill its ambitious net-zero agenda, the European Union would need to significantly increase the speed and scale of the...
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Decarbonize and create value: How incumbents can tackle the steep challenge
October 24, 2023
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While the task is not easy, incumbents—including those in hard-to-abate sectors—can decarbonize and generate value through a...
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Enabling renewable energy with battery energy storage systems
August 2, 2023
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The market for battery energy storage systems is growing rapidly. Here are the key questions for those who want to lead the way....
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Build together: Rethinking solar project delivery
June 9, 2023
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Limited engineering and construction capacity could challenge America’s ability to quickly grow renewables. To win in an undersupplied...
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Smart scheduling for utilities: A fast solution for today’s priorities
January 25, 2023
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AI-driven schedule optimizers are alleviating long-standing headaches for utility companies by reducing employee downtime, improving...
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Winner takes all? Digital in the utility industry
March 27, 2023
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With the utility industry so fragmented across North America, can digital platforms enable it to consolidate at scale, resulting...
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Europe’s €10 billion savings opportunity to deliver onshore wind and solar
September 22, 2023
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With Europe’s demand for wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) power set to more than double by 2030, the industry will be hard-pressed...
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Capital projects are critical for a green future
August 15, 2023
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Constructing new decarbonization assets can help achieve net-zero targets—but doing so requires fundamentally rethinking...
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