Global Scans · Affordable and Clean Energy · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

• [New] New Energy Opportunities is an Australian company that's working to develop clean energy projects and technologies which include solutions like deploying renewable energy sources and modernising energy grids. IG
• [New] By 2027, expect rechargeable devices with modular designs to dominate, alongside AI-optimized energy-efficient devices that predict usage for minimal waste. Daniel Franklin Gomez
• [New] Capturing Near-Term Incentive Opportunities - Federal solar and energy efficiency incentives expiring in 2026 create a critical window for commercial property owners and developers to act. Middlesex 3 Coalition
• [New] Fastest Growing Segment: Renewable Energy and Hydrogen (Energy end-use) is the fastest-growing segment, projected to expand at a 9.5% CAGR through 2030, with the World Platinum Investment Council estimating hydrogen applications could absorb 11% of annual platinum demand by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The United States depends on clean energy supply chains dominated by China even as it worries about security, coercion, cyber risk, and political backlash. The Asia Cable
• [New] Bridge Data centers plans to invest S$ 5 billion ($3.9 billion) in AI-related development in Singapore, including advanced power architectures, cooling systems, AI-enabled operations, and energy optimization for dense compute environments. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Key Insight: By 2026, US lithium battery leaders will not only drive rural electrification and automation but also enable vast improvements in battery recycling and sustainable supply chains, making advanced storage and energy solutions accessible and responsible across diverse geographies. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, US lithium battery brands are projected to boost rural energy storage capacity by over 40%. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, the solar industry is anticipated to become central to the renewable energy sector, with nations enhancing clean energy strategies and investing in solar infrastructure and innovations such as energy storage and smart grid systems. Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited
• [New] According to the latest estimates from the Energy Information Administration based on existing permits, this year, solar will provide 51% of the new utility-scale electricity capacity slated to come online, batteries will deliver 28%, and wind will add 14%. Freepress.org - The Columbus Free Press
• [New] Global renewable capacity additions in 2026 could break previous records, reinforcing the role of clean energy in powering the future. SolSetu
• [New] Despite a pivot away from clean energy in some policy spheres, renewables have simply become too cheap to fail, and installations are expected to more than double by 2030. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Analysts expect the energy summits to highlight AI-for-Oil partnerships, where Big Tech firms like Microsoft Corporation and Alphabet Inc. collaborate with energy giants to optimize carbon capture and grid stability, ensuring that the AI boom does not run out of fuel. FinancialContent
• [New] Planned downstream infrastructure, including a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery, will enhance domestic fuel supply capacity, support industrialization and position Niger as a regional energy supplier. Energy Capital & Power
• [New] Companies such as Algeria's Sonatrach and Savannah Energy are expanding exploration activities, unlocking new reserves and increasing Niger's investment outlook and economic growth potential on the back of oil industry expansion. Energy Capital & Power
• [New] The EU plan to roll out small nuclear reactors (SMRs) by the early 2030s is designed to provide low-carbon electricity and heat while also decarbonising and lowering energy costs for heavy industries such as steel and chemicals. Euronews
• [New] The EU has outlined plans to deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors (AMRs) by the early 2030s to support climate targets, energy security and industrial growth. Innovation News Network
• [New] Energy risks are rising after Russia signalled it could halt gas supplies to Europe if more profitable markets emerge. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• [New] The inflation rate in the UK would only jump in the second half of the year, due to delays in energy price-setting by Ofgem, while the Bank of England would also be expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. City AM
• [New] Instability in the Middle East could increase natural gas prices, impacting energy-intensive U.S. chemical production. The FreightFA Brief
• The UK's 'Invest 2035' strategy places clean energy at the heart of its industrial plan, aiming for energy independence and leadership in green technology. Oboe
• Microsoft is investing heavily in nuclear energy - from a power purchase agreement that will bring Three Mile Island back to life, to a purchase agreement with a new fusion company. Valley Times-News

Last updated: 15 March 2026