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Building resilient supply chains for the European energy transition

McKinsey & Company

To ensure a timely and orderly energy transition, companies and other stakeholders urgently need to strengthen each step of the already-stretched supply chains of key technologies. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Energy efficiency Alternative fuels & renewable energy

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Global Energy Perspective 2022

McKinsey & Company

We’re in the midst of an energy transition that continues to accelerate. Oil & Gas Insights Oil & Natural Gas

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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world

McKinsey & Company

Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Alternative fuels & renewable energyGlobal decarbonization will require a massive build-out of wind and solar farms. But can developers find enough land, secure the supply chain, and recruit workers while maintaining profitability?

Energy 129
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Global Energy Perspective 2021

McKinsey & Company

The Global Energy Perspective describes our view on how the energy transition can unfold, through four scenarios. Oil & Gas Insights

Energy 111
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Managing water and climate risk with renewable energy

McKinsey & Company

New analysis shows how companies can target renewable-energy purchases and investments to reduce water risk and carbon emissions in tandem. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Energy, Resources & Materials Sustainability

Energy 144
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Will fusion energy help decarbonize the power system?

McKinsey & Company

Nuclear fusion has long been considered a near-impossible clean-energy solution. But technological advances—and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid—have made fusion worth considering. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Electric Power

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How Brazil can optimize its cost of energy

McKinsey & Company

Brazil’s energy costs remain higher than that of its global peers. Investing in diversification, grid improvement, and energy efficiency could lower prices and expand supply. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Energy efficiency Electric Power Brazil

Energy 128
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Top Energy & Power Trends to Watch in 2022

Frost & Sullivan

Global supply chains will continue to be disrupted in 2022, resulting in delays in the commissioning of new power & energy projects, with the booming wind and solar PV sectors worst affected. Jonathan Robinson, Director, Power & Energy . The Rise of Energy Services.

Energy 98
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Russia & Ukraine Conflict: The Implication for the Power & Energy Sector

Frost & Sullivan

Further Boost for Renewable Energy. Renewable energy already dominates new power generation investment, with approximately $300 billion invested globally in 2022. Higher Growth in Commercial & Industrial Decentralised Energy. Higher Prices Fuel the Energy Transition?

Energy 95
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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world: Overcoming talent gaps

McKinsey & Company

Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Energy, Resources & MaterialsThe rapid growth of renewables depends on the industry finding enough employees with the right skills and experience.

Energy 106
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The energy transition: A region-by-region agenda for near-term action

McKinsey & Company

What practical actions could countries take now to ensure that the energy transition both accelerates and proceeds in an orderly fashion? Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Energy, Resources & Materials Electric Power Resource productivity Climate change McKinsey Sustainability

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Five agility myths in energy and heavy industries

McKinsey & Company

Agile working practices in energy heavy industries can make them faster, more efficient, and more resilient. Insights on People and Organizational Performance Energy, Resources & Materials Metals Mining Oil & Natural Gas Strategy Organization Management processes Operations

Energy 105
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Expansion of Renewables and Cost Reductions Drive Battery Energy Storage to Forefront of National Energy Plans

Frost & Sullivan

April 15, 2021– Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis on the global grid battery energy storage market finds that the continual expansion of intermittent renewables and declining technology costs are key factors fueling the market.

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Five levers to optimize energy spent and risks for industrials

McKinsey & Company

Optimizing energy procurement and risk management in a volatile energy market is key to staying resilient. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Electric Power & Natural Gas

Energy 107
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Blended finance: Unlocking renewable energy’s promise

McKinsey & Company

Renewable energy has the potential to be more profitable than coal; unlocking this requires both policy reform and creative financing. Videos Asia-Pacific Leadership Managing in Uncertainty

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Could supply-chain issues derail the energy transition?

McKinsey & Company

Electric-vehicle penetration is the biggest driver of oil demand declines in the energy transition. However, emerging supply bottlenecks for key battery materials could be an unexpected barrier. Oil & Gas Insights Oil & Natural Gas Operations

Energy 104
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Five agility myths in energy and heavy industries

McKinsey & Company

Agile working practices in energy heavy industries can make them faster, more efficient, and more resilient. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Energy, Resources & Materials Strategy

Energy 90
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Harvesting the Energy of Our Footsteps

Powerlinx

Pavegen is a cleantech company that harvests the energy of our footsteps and converts it into electricity. This is how Laurence Kemball-Cook starts off an energizing TED talk about Pavegen, a clean energy company he founded at age 23.

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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world: Land, permits, and grids

McKinsey & Company

Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Alternative fuels & renewable energyFinding large tracts of land for solar and wind farms is getting harder. Developers will have to strengthen capabilities and enhance their operational effectiveness.

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Refining in the energy transition through 2040

McKinsey & Company

The size of the global refining industry varies dramatically across different energy transition scenarios by 2040. Assumptions on electric-vehicle penetration, policy commitments, and rationalization behavior are key drivers of the difference in outcomes. Oil & Gas Insights Oil & Natural Gas

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Adani Green Energy’s Acquisition of SB Energy: Key Takeaways from the Largest Deal in India’s Renewable Energy Sector

Frost & Sullivan

Adani Green Energy’s acquisition of SB Energy is the largest deal in India’s renewable energy sector, valuing the company at ?26,000 The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further aggravated the financial condition of several renewable energy project developers.

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How the Gulf of Mexico can further the energy transition

McKinsey & Company

Long recognized as a pillar of US energy production, deepwater Gulf of Mexico could help provide the resources the world needs during the energy transition.

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Globuc’s Go Net Zero Energy Conference to Highlight Decarbonisation and the Clean Energy Race

Frost & Sullivan

Globuc’s upcoming Go Net Zero Energy conference will take place in Brussels on 20-22 September. The event will feature an agenda highlighting the real-world initiatives and projects which aim to help the energy industry achieve its net-zero targets.

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Net-zero power: Long-duration energy storage for a renewable grid

McKinsey & Company

As the world transitions to decarbonized energy systems, emerging long-duration energy storage technologies will be critical for supporting the widescale deployment of renewable energy sources.

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The Hidden Cost of Solar Energy

INSEAD Knowledge

The current recycling capacity for solar panels can’t cope with an influx of customers prematurely discarding their existing panels for cheaper, more efficient models

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Middle East 2023 Top 5 Trends to Watch in Energy

Frost & Sullivan

2023 will be a year of balance for energy. Conventional energy sources (oil and gas) will maintain their prominence in the GCC and the broader Middle East. Investments in new sources of energy will increase, driven by commitments made toward emissions reduction.

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Top 10 Growth Opportunities in Energy & Environment Industry to Enhance Company Profitability

Frost & Sullivan

26, 2022 – Sustainability, digital transformation and the energy transition have accelerated significantly in the past 18 months. The global Energy and Environment (E&E) industry is going through an unprecedented transformation and this change is bringing exciting new growth opportunities.

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Charting the global energy landscape to 2050: Emissions

McKinsey & Company

Our latest Global Energy Perspective offers important insight on how temperature increases vary across scenarios. At the end of COP27, concerns are growing that a 1.5º Pathway is getting out of sight. Oil & Gas Insights Oil & Natural Gas

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Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas

McKinsey & Company

Critical actions could accelerate the transition while enhancing energy affordability and supporting inclusive economic growth. The US drive to decarbonize is at an inflection point.

Energy 104
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How climate action can help deliver EU energy security

McKinsey & Company

Governments can act now to accelerate the energy transition in Europe to both improve the continent’s long-term energy security and reduce emissions.

Energy 80
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Capturing the wind: Renewable-energy opportunities in Vietnam

McKinsey & Company

Vietnam’s commitment to increasing its energy capacity using renewable sources and favorable macroeconomic conditions may create valuable opportunities for wind investors and developers.

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Global Energy Sector Witnesses Transformation with the Digitalization of Power Distribution and Retail Utilities

Frost & Sullivan

For further information on this analysis, please submit the following form: “Power grids are the backbone of the energy transition because they are a fundamental enabler of demand electrification and decentralized renewable energy (RE) integration. SAN ANTONIO. –

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Introduction: Navigating decarbonization and energy transition in the built world

McKinsey & Company

Welcome to the July 2021 issue of Voices on Infrastructure, a collection of insights on preparing for the energy transition. Insights on Operations Operations

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Digital transformations in energy retail: A shift toward advanced platforms

McKinsey & Company

More energy retailers are transforming their digital platforms to cut costs and to stay competitive. We explore approaches to platform transformation and key questions to consider before embarking on a transformation journey. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Electric Power Oil & Natural Gas Digital strategy and organization

Energy 78
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India 2023 Top 5 Trends to Watch in Energy

Frost & Sullivan

Energy transition and climate action were a central theme in the 2022 budget, and various green initiatives gained impetus through the country’s Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LT-LCDS) announced during the COP27 conference. Energy & Environment Frost Perspectives

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How North American natural gas could alleviate the global energy crisis

McKinsey & Company

North America has the potential to provide affordable natural gas that could address energy security and help decarbonization—here’s what it will take to do so.

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Powering up new leadership for a changing energy environment

McKinsey & Company

Realizing it can no longer be ‘business as usual’, industry chiefs need to transform themselves and their organizations to succeed. Oil & Gas Insights Oil & Natural Gas Organization

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Charting the global energy landscape to 2050: Sustainable fuels

McKinsey & Company

Our Global Energy Perspective 2022 outlines the most significant trends, challenges, and opportunities around the longer-term energy transition—and five potential energy scenarios. The report provides an outlook to 2050 for each energy type and carrier, including hydrogen, sustainable fuels, natural gas, oil, and coal, as well as a view on the role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

Energy 78
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Seizing green business growth for Asia’s energy players

McKinsey & Company

Globally, sustainable energy and low-carbon solutions top national and corporate agendas. For regional energy players, the time to commit to new, planet-friendly ventures is now. Future of Asia Asia-Pacific

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Informa MENA Energy Forum 2022—Self-reliant Europe in the Energy Sector in the Wake of Ukraine Crisis

Frost & Sullivan

Informa invited Frost & Sullivan to MENA Energy Forum 2022 to chair a series of panels focused on the current challenges in the global energy markets and the European Union’s response. In summary, the European energy landscape is highly volatile at the moment.

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