Explore our special reports

In addition to the Energy Transition Outlook main report, you can explore our special reports. 

New Power Systems (2024) 

This unique report explores the consequences of a rapidly changing power system. We forecast the development and energy mix of power generation through to 2050. 

  • How much new grid capacity will be needed through to 2050 and what will be the effect of grid enhancement technologies?
  • What investments will be needed in distribution and transmission?
  • How will demand and supply of electricity develop and from what sources?
  • What will be the impact of digitalization and AI?
  • Will energy-related household expenditure grow or decrease?
  • How will the power market need to change to address future challenges? 

 

Maritime Forecast to 2050 (2024) 

The 8th edition of our Maritime Forecast to 2050 offers a pragmatic assessment of the path towards shipping’s decarbonization, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and strategic investments today. It provides an independent outlook on the technologies and fuels shaping the future of shipping’s energy landscape. The report includes an analysis of the future availability of carbon-neutral fuels and carbon storage, along with estimates on how much shipping can reduce its energy consumption. 

 

Pathway to Net Zero Emissions (2023)

This report sets out a detailed pathway for achieving a net-zero energy system by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. 

Whilst our Energy Transition Outlook is our forecast of the most likely energy future, leading to 2.2 degrees warming, the Pathway to Net Zero report is our detailed blueprint for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. 

We show how that target can still be hit within the bounds of technical and political feasibility, and within the context of mainstream economic growth forecasts. With emissions still rising, however, the chances of hitting that target are remote – but not impossible.

 

Transport in Transition (2023) 

Shipping, aviation and road transport today account for almost 25% of overall emissions. We forecast this to rise to 30% by 2050 although total emissions from transport almost halve. The central difficulty for transport is that much of it will remain fuel-dependent, even though 78% of all road transport will be electric by 2050. 

  • How will biofuels develop for the aviation and maritime industry? 
  • What will be the role of hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels and e-fuels? 
  • What other areas of transport will electrify and what new infrastructure are we likely to see? 
  • How can sectors work together and what are the policies needed to accelerate the energy transition of transport?

 

Hydrogen Forecast to 2050 (2022) 

DNV’s first dedicated hydrogen forecast to 2050 provides new and expanded hydrogen findings from our Energy Transition Outlook model – exploring the outlook globally, regionally, and by sector.

  • When, where and by how much will hydrogen scale?
  • In which sectors will hydrogen and derivatives be used?
  • How will hydrogen be transported and traded?
  • What will be spent on hydrogen through to 2050?

 

Financing the energy transition (2021)

DNV’s Financing the Energy Transition research focuses on the financial opportunities and challenges for financiers, policymakers, developers, and energy companies


Regional reports 

The Energy Transition Outlook includes a forecast for ten global regions. You find the regional reports from page 133 in the main report (chapter 8):

  • North America 
  • Latin America 
  • Europe 
  • Middle East and North Africa 
  • Sub-Saharan Africa 
  • Indian Subcontinent 
  • Greater China 
  • South East Asia 
  • North East Eurasia 
  • OECD Pacific