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] Fastest-growing Application: The offshore segment is forecasted to grow the fastest through 2033, owing to expanding renewable energy projects, port development, and demand for specialized marine foundation solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Saudi Arabia aims to generate around 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 as part of its long-term energy strategy. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Renewable energy can be a driver for economic growth and New York City agencies and City Hall have a historic opportunity to create a more permanent, predictable jobs engine. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] At Wards Island, DEP is advancing a 10 MW solar and 10 MW battery storage project expected to become the world's largest clean energy installation at a wastewater treatment facility. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] Expanding distributed solar and storage across New York could generate approximately $1 billion in annual avoided energy costs by 2035, including $481 million in downstate benefits. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] New York State has expanded its energy storage ambitions, with the Public Service Commission approving a roadmap to deploy 6,000 MW of storage by 2030. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] Expanded deployment of distributed solar and storage is projected to generate approximately $1 billion annually in avoided energy costs statewide by 2035 while lowering electricity bills and reducing exposure to volatile natural gas markets. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] Coordinated reforms, including clearer standards and streamlined reviews at FDNY, support for staffing levels to review applications, and greater accountability, could accelerate deployment while making New York City more competitive for clean energy investment. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] SLB and Liberty Energy Inc. announced an agreement to form a strategic alliance that will deliver modular infrastructure and integrated power generation solutions for new data center projects globally. SLB
• [New] Victoria is targeting 65% of its energy to be delivered through renewables by 2030, and 95% by 2035. Allume
• [New] On storage, NYSERDA plans to procure 3 GW of new bulk energy storage through Index Storage Credit contracts by 2028 as part of the broader goal of deploying 6 GW of total storage by 2030. Constellation
• [New] Annual investment in nuclear energy needs to triple to USD 250 billion a year to meet projections of a more than tripling of capacity by 2050. World Nuclear News
• [New] In the Middle East, government-backed hydrogen projects increasingly combine renewable energy development, export infrastructure, and industrial diversification, creating opportunities for dedicated transmission systems linked to large-scale production facilities. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] The global LNG demand will rise by ~60% by 2040, reaching 630-718 million tonnes / year, supported by Asia's demand, industrial growth, and the energy transition. Straits Research
• [New] The historic nuclear energy deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, signed by both governments this week, presents the possibility that uranium enrichment could eventually happen on Saudi Arabian soil while omitting a requirement for expanded oversight. ABC News
• [New] Lithium demand is projected to increase more than six-fold by 2050 because it is an essential component of rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. News-Medical
• [New] Google pointed to its agreement with Shell to support grid stability and add clean power to the UK grid, claiming its UK operations are projected to run at or near 95% carbon-free energy in 2026. theregister
• [New] Asia Pacific demonstrates particularly strong growth potential, with a CAGR of 38.9%, driven by supportive government policies, renewable energy expansion, and industrial decarbonization requirements. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The UAE has committed USD 163 billion to clean energy projects by 2050, aiming to generate 50% of its energy from renewable sources. Straits Research
• [New] Globally, the IEA predicts that by 2050 over 300 GW of marine energy capacity will be installed - resulting in $35 billion of investment, 680,000 direct jobs, and a reduction of 500 million tons of CO2 per year. National Hydropower Association
• [New] A number of US companies will be deploying their next generation marine energy systems in US waters over the next 12-18 months, dramatically lowering the delivered cost of electricity and in many cases, providing the lowest cost electricity solution for their customers. National Hydropower Association
• [New] Demonstration projects and research supported by the U.S. Department of Energy confirm that marine energy technologies offer meaningful benefits to the electric system - and open significant opportunities for off-grid and mission-critical applications. National Hydropower Association
• [New] Sodium-ion batteries, advanced by startups like Alsym Energy, showed promise for industrial backup power and data center reliability as of early 2026, leveraging abundant materials for cost-effective, low-fire-risk storage that supports daily charge-discharge cycles. Grokipedia

Last updated: 02 August 2026