Energy Webinars

As global efforts to decarbonize intensify, the aviation and maritime sectors are at the forefront of the transition to low-carbon fuels. By 2050, the aviation industry will need over 450 billion liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to achieve Net Zero emissions, while methanol is emerging as a key alternative fuel for the maritime industry. To meet this rising demand, global renewable methanol production is expected to reach 400 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) by 2050, with 150 Mtpa from biomethanol. This webinar will explore how SFW’s Gasification technology is converting solid biogenic waste into liquid biofuels, offering a practical solution to these challenges. Hear from SFW experts and industry leaders about the technology's applications, cost-efficiency, and insights into two pioneering biofuel projects—one focused on renewable methanol in Portugal and another on carbon-negative SAF in the USA.Why Attend?Gain insights into the global demand for SAF and renewable methanol in aviation and maritime sectors.Learn how Gasification technology can enhance biofuel production by combining syngas and green hydrogen.Hear from experts about two innovative biofuel projects that are shaping the future of sustainable fuels.Featured Projects:Mangualde Project: Renewable Methanol from Biomass and Green Hydrogen (Portugal)Stonefish Project: Carbon-negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (USA)Speakers: Frank Ligthart - VP, Circular Carbon, Sumitomo SHI FW; David Longden - SBD Manager, Gasification, Sumitomo SHI FW; Lari Temonen - Director, Strategy & Business Analysis, Sumitomo SHI FW; Joshua Pearson - Chief Technology Officer, PATHWAY Energy; Pedro Vieira - Project Engineering Renewable Methanol, Capwatt.

On 24 October, RGI will explore resource and supply chain challenges linked to power grids in our upcoming Webinar “Wired for Circularity: Securing the Power Grids of the Future”. During the event, invited experts from the French grid operator RTE and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) will offer insights into how the application of circularity principles can mitigate the impacts of resource scarcity and supply chain pressures.Electricity grids are at the core of the global energy transition, requiring ongoing modernisation and expansion to accommodate increasing renewable energy integration, electrification, and digitalisation. However, both the expansion and retrofitting of the grid face significant challenges, particularly in the context of material requirements, resource scarcity and constrains within grid infrastructure supply chains. As the world transitions to a renewables-based energy system, the electrification of industrial, transport, housing and other sectors intensifies. In turn, the demand for electricity grid infrastructure grows, creating further pressures on the production and delivery of critical grid technologies. In this context, the substantial amounts of resources and materials needed for the grid expansion, and their uneven distribution across the globe, create additional challenges related to ensuring a just and sustainable global energy transition.Why circularity?Against this background, the concept of circularity—focused on maximising resource efficiency, minimising waste, and extending the lifecycle of materials and components—offers a compelling framework for addressing these challenges. By integrating circularity principles, grid operators can not only enhance the sustainability of their infrastructure but also build greater resilience against supply chain disruptions.But, how can grid operators implement circular approaches in their operations to reduce these challenges? And what are the status of supply chain disruptions within the European context?On 24 October, RGI’s Webinar “Wired for Circularity: Securing the Power Grids of the Future” will explore the intersection of circularity and supply chain management within the electricity grid sector, drawing on insights from the following speakers:Nicola Magnani – Leader of the “Materials and supply chains for the energy transition” project at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC).Marcela Mantilla – Sustainability & Industrial Affairs Advisor at RTE.

Bay Area SunShares is a renewable energy program for all Bay Area residents. Join us for an introductory, one-hour webinar that explains how SunShares works, the basics of solar technology, how to make your home resilient & reliable during emergencies and how to access the SunShares discounts.The SunShares’ pre-vetted solar providers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about going solar or installing battery storage. We look forward to you joining us for the SunShares webinar!

Join us for this webinar and hear from S&P Global Commodity Insights experts explore the current state and development of carbon markets—both voluntary and compliance—worldwide. We will cover aspects such as the infrastructure, monitoring and verification of emissions, market fundamentals, and price trends. We will draw on interesting case studies to highlight key developments ahead of COP 29.Agenda at a GlanceWelcome & introduction.Hear from our panel on what they currently see in Carbon markets.   The state of Carbon markets in 2024 – where are we now?Focus on the global landscape: country progress, regulatory developments, market infrastructure, measurement (monitoring and verification) of emissions, market fundamentals, and price trends. Also, the role of technology and how it is evolving.   Opportunities, challenges, and the road to COP29.Focus on what is needed to strengthen and evolve markets; provide examples of innovative aspects we are seeing around the world; discuss expectations for COP29 and the likelihood of progress on key aspects that will shape Carbon markets, notably Article 6.   Expectations for 2025.Where do we think Carbon markets will be a year from now? What do we want to see vs what is likely? Q&ASpeakers: Roman Kramarchuk, Head – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights; Jonty Rushforth, Head of Environmental Solution, S&P Global Commodity Insights; Deb Ryan, Head of Emissions Insight, S&P Global Commodity Insights; Marie-Louise du Bois, Global Head of Carbon Pricing, S&P Global Commodity Insights.

The battery industry expects more than 30 percent annual growth in the next decade to reach $100 billion in revenue by 2026, driven primarily by electric vehicle development. Explore common battery cell manufacturing challenges and how virtual commissioning software like Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate drives smart manufacturing solutions to address these complexities.Explore critical hurdles in automotive battery production, and how Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate enables battery OEMs and line builders to improve safety, reduce costs and accelerate time to market. By simulating production processes in a virtual environment, manufacturers can identify and mitigate potential issues before they arise on the factory floor.Whether you are a battery OEM, line builder, or a manufacturing professional looking to stay ahead in the industry, this webinar will help inform battery makers how to embrace smart manufacturing, digital manufacturing software, and digital twin technology to help improve the end-to-end process.Don't miss this opportunity to see how virtual commissioning can transform your battery manufacturing processes and propel your manufacturing processes forward.Speakers: Mathias Kohl, Solution Domain Expert; Noam Arbesfeld, Application Engineer.

Host: Martin Richardson, ABB, Water Framework ManagerWednesday 18th September 2024, 10 am BST start, duration approximately 1hr 30 mins.Agenda:Power DisturbancesWhat Are HarmonicsWhy Do Drives Create HarmonicsCompliance – Standards and RecommendationsHarmonics – Effect & Mitigation TechniquesG5/5 overviewSummaryQuestion and AnswersSpeakers: Matt Handley - Operations Director, IDS; Martin Richardson - Water Framework Manager, ABB.

Struggling to balance cost, scalability, safety, and quality in your e-mobility or battery energy storage system (BESS) designs?  Need a scalable solution for electrical insulation or thermal runaway mitigation?Join industry experts from 3M and JBC Technologies for a webinar that will address these challenges and more, highlighting the importance of a collaborative approach between materials science and manufacturing. Attend this webinar and learn:How to electrically insulate your battery modules in battery storage unitsElectrical insulation solutions to help between cell, busbar, and cold plate applicationsThermal barrier solutions to help mitigate thermal runawayHow cutting-edge conversion technologies can be used to maximize the potential of performance materialsThe production efficiency-enhancing benefits that an engineering-driven flexible materials converter and die-cutter like JBC Technologies can offer.Speakers: Dominic Bowlin - Lead Engineer, JBC Technologies; James Ma, Ph.D - Senior Product Development Specialist, 3M Electrical Markets Division, 3M; Kurt Siebert - Global Products Manager Electrical Markets Division, 3M.

Join us on Wednesday, September 4th at 1:00 PM EST, for a training on best practices in planning and zoning for solar PV installations and development. A local government’s approach to zoning and development can have a significant impact on solar energy growth. The inclusion of solar energy planning and zoning best practices provides a foundation that can help facilitate the growth of solar energy, while balancing other development priorities in a community. This free training will provide communities with strategies for incorporating solar into plans, ordinances, and development regulations.Since 2016, SolSmart has helped over 500 local governments prepare for solar energy market growth. With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, we provide free technical assistance to help cities, counties, small towns, and regional organizations achieve clean energy goals. SolSmart has established solar best practices across local processes such as permitting, inspection, and planning, as well as government operations, community engagement, and market development. This webinar will give you an overview of the program basics and new updates to keep you on top of the solar energy transition.This webinar is eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.

Join us for this webinar and hear from S&P Global Commodity Insights experts explore the current state and development of carbon markets—both voluntary and compliance—worldwide. We will cover aspects such as the infrastructure, monitoring and verification of emissions, market fundamentals, and price trends. We will draw on interesting case studies to highlight key developments ahead of COP 29. Agenda at a Glance• Welcome & introduction. Hear from our panel on what they currently see in Carbon markets.• The state of Carbon markets in 2024 – where are we now? Focus on the global landscape: country progress, regulatory developments, market infrastructure, measurement (monitoring and verification) of emissions, market fundamentals, and price trends. Also, the role of technology and how it is evolving.• Opportunities, challenges, and the road to COP29. Focus on what is needed to strengthen and evolve markets; provide examples of innovative aspects we are seeing around the world; discuss expectations for COP29 and the likelihood of progress on key aspects that will shape Carbon markets, notably Article 6.• Expectations for 2025. Where do we think Carbon markets will be a year from now? What do we want to see vs what is likely?• Q&ASpeakers: Roman Kramarchuk, Head – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics - S&P Global Commodity Insights; Jonty Rushforth, Head of Environmental Solution - S&P Global Commodity Insights; Deb Ryan, Head of Emissions Insight - S&P Global Commodity Insights; Marie-Louise du Bois, Global Head of Carbon Pricing - S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Join our solar experts for a webinar discussing the global solar outlook, trends in the solar PV supply chain, and case studies on US solar manufacturing buildout and the role of India and Southeast Asia in the solar supply chain. The webinar will last around 40 minutes and will include a Q&A session.Theme and topicsGlobal solar outlook and impact on supply chainStatus and trends of global solar PV supply chainCase study 1: State of US solar manufacturing buildoutCase study 2: Role of India and Southeast Asia solar supply chainWood Mackenzie solar module ranking 2024Meet our solar teamRobert LiewDirector, Asia Pacific (excluding China) Renewables ResearchTing YuManaging Consultant, Asia Pacific Solar Market ResearchHuaiyan SunSenior Consultant, Solar Supply Chain ResearchHarshul KanwarResearch Analyst, Asia Pacific (excluding China) SolarYana HryshkoManaging Consultant and Head of Global Solar Supply Chain ResearchRegistrationPlease fill in the form for registration on the right column.For any further questions, please contact us at angel.hang@woodmac.com.