Global Scans · Energy Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell's Building Automation segment shared: As lithium-ion battery use grows rapidly across data centers, EV infrastructure and grid-scale energy storage, the risk of fire is increasing in parallell. Fire & Safety Journal Americas
• [New] To address global environmental challenges and provide new opportunities for the usage of renewable energy resources, it is imperative to develop novel technologies with higher energy conversion efficiency and less waste heat. Energy Materials
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030 molten salt battery technologies will be the backbone of long duration energy storage as renewables like solar and wind expand across the globe. The Environmental Blog
• [New] Within the next three years, China is expected to be sourcing half of its power from low-carbon energy including hydro, solar, wind, nuclear and battery storage systems. Monthly Review
• [New] The eagerly anticipated Future Homes Standard, set to come into full effect, mandates that most new build homes in England will include solar panels, embrace low-carbon heating systems like heat pumps, and meet far more stringent energy efficiency standards. FocusNews
• [New] In the energy sector, providers such as AGL Energy employ AI to forecast energy demand and manage distribution grids more efficiently. Appomate
• [New] The expanded funding will support the modernization of Australia's electricity grid, enhance energy efficiency, and accelerate the deployment of clean energy projects. Utilizer
• [New] Background EnergyCo is developing the Newcastle Logistics Precinct - a critical new logistics hub that will support the delivery of more reliable and affordable renewable energy to homes and businesses across NSW. HunterNet Co-op
• [New] Future Outlook: In the case of Industrial AI and green technology, Germany is expected to lead with its expansion of applications in smart manufacturing, sustainable logistics, and renewable energy to meet the global demands. Resources
• [New] Kazakhstan and China agreed to build a large pumped-storage power plant to support renewable energy and a coal gasification facility that will produce 2 billion cubic meters of gas annually - projects expected to create jobs and enhance energy security. anewz.tv
• If effectively implemented, digital solutions could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 15-20% by 2030, especially by improving efficiency in the construction, energy, transport and manufacturing sectors. Telefonica
• A new study from a team of Chinese researchers-backed by artificial intelligence - could breathe fresh life into dead EV batteries, offering a disruptive solution to energy storage and battery waste concerns. Blogger
• Cooling already eats up 10% of global electricity, and demand from air conditioners is expected to triple by 2050 without tougher energy efficiency standards. Vox
• In brief, the 2025-2034 RUPTL calls for a considerable amount of investment in new power generation and transmission assets with a focus on new and renewable energy, energy storage and gas-fired plants. Ashurst
• Starting with projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, OEPA plans to invest in game-changing clean energy solutions - from rooftop solar and battery storage to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and grid upgrades. Octopus Energy
• As global demand for renewable energy rises, BIPV will remain a cornerstone of the transition to a sustainable, energy-efficient future. Market.us News
• A new critical hub that will support the delivery of more reliable and affordable renewable energy to businesses and homes across New South Wales will soon be built as the State Government invests $115.5 million towards the project in the 2025-26 NSW Budget. Felix Software
• In 2025, AI technology will change energy efficiency in buildings, marking another milestone in the shift towards renewable energy. Market Research Future
• The demand for data storage, processing power, and connectivity is constantly increasing; the global power demand from data centers is likely to increase as much as 165% by 2030. Data Centre Review
• Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new cooling technology that could significantly improve the energy efficiency of data centers and high-powered electronics. ScienceDaily
• Hydrogen production could be scaled to match the availability of renewable resources, offering a flexible solution for energy storage and utilization. The Jurnals
• Tesla will expand its virtual power plant business in Japan by providing free storage batteries to companies and remotely managing them to help balance energy supply and demand. Asian Market Sense

Last updated: 06 July 2025