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] Regulatory adoption varies across APAC, but several economies are gradually introducing energy-efficiency and IAQ standards that are expected to strengthen long-term demand for high-performance ventilation systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Private financing will be critical for the future of nuclear energy in many parts of the world. ORF Middle East
• [New] Australia's energy transition is anchored in a target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030, with investment focused on wind, solar and storage. Horton International | We can help you achieve your goa
• [New] In Nigeria, the DARES project will help over 17 million Nigerians access efficient electricity using distributed renewable energy solutions, replacing over 250,000 polluting and expensive diesel generators. World Bank Group
• [New] GIPCL plans to develop a 20 MW/120MWh battery energy storage system using VRFB technology at its 165 MW natural gas power plant in Vadodara. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] Sufficient energy from the electric grid may be needed to support 33 million EVs on the road by 2030. Energy.gov
• [New] Projects will bolster the supply chain needed to deliver new nuclear generation in the 2030s, strengthen the development of Gen III + SMR orderbooks, and advance President Trump's Executive Orders to usher in a nuclear renaissance and expand America's Energy Dominance agenda. Energy.gov
• [New] According to the International Energy Agency, the global energy authority, with continued technology improvements and reductions in project costs, geothermal could cover as much as 15% of the growth in global electricity demand between 2024 and 2050. Reasons to be Cheerful
• [New] Geothermal, which can be used for heating as well as electricity generation, could be a powerful, reliable hero of the world's clean energy transition. Reasons to be Cheerful
• [New] US clean-energy installations are forecast to hit another record in 2026, despite facing policy opposition from the federal government. Energy Connects
• [New] There is still substantial room to climb before nearing saturation, as the share of renewables in global electricity generation is projected to rise from 35% to 47% by 2030, while the share of solar and wind renewable energy sources is set to almost double to 27%. World Intellectual Property Report 2026
• [New] Europe is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR in the upcoming period, due to the need to reduce carbon footprint, the usage of smart meters, and renewable energy sources. Precedence Research
• [New] The utilization of agricultural residues for energy production is expected to expand rapidly across rural America. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The battery storage integration segment is likely to experience the fastest CAGR of 15.3% from 2026 to 2034 due to the critical role batteries play in stabilizing intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind, ensuring a consistent power supply within microgrids. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Global energy demand will grow by 25% from 2024 to 2050, with the demand for oil increasing by three to five million barrels per day by the early 2030s and natural gas demand expanding briskly into the 2040s. Fraser Institute
• [New] Beginning in 2027, the green ammonia will comply with EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin regulations and facilitate the growth of clean ammonia supply chains for fuel and energy applications. / India Transpire Insight
• [New] Geothermal power is a domestic source of energy, which provides benefits related to energy security and may offer opportunities for boosting international competitiveness as US geothermal companies pursue projects in areas of the world like Eastern Europe, Japan, Kenya, and Taiwan. Resources for the Future
• [New] If technological advances continue to drive down costs, geothermal could add significantly to the US supply of affordable, reliable, secure energy. Resources for the Future
• The Manitoba Metis Federation plans to build 30 to 35 windmills just north of Neepawa as part of the Fleury Winds project, in partnership with U.K.-based Renewable Energy Systems Limited. National Wind Watch
• Regulatory authorities began using fusion energy in their future decarbonization plans which demonstrates increasing governmental backing for commercial reactor implementation after 2030. Transpire Insight
• The U.S. Department of Energy and its national labs are supporting research and development on a wide range of new advanced reactor technologies that could be a game-changer for the nuclear industry. Energy.gov

Last updated: 31 May 2026