Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Large-scale nuclear power plants and Advanced Nuclear Technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), will play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs. GOV.UK
• [New] Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center will focus on scaling quantum devices through microwave cavity technology and advanced cooling systems, paving the way for future quantum data centers. Innovation News Network
• [New] Tiffany Adriani, Recruitment Director at Monroe Consulting Group, explained that around 39% of core job skills will change before 2030, shifting toward agility, sustainability, and technological literacy. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] Heterogeneous computing, 3D chip stacking (such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's CoWoS technology, which is projected to double in capacity by the end of 2025), and chiplet-based designs are pushing boundaries in density, latency, and energy efficiency. FinancialContent
• [New] Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud's cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network. Global Railway Review
• [New] China is expected to rise as a dominant country in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years, owing to the ongoing advanced materials research with novel technology. Towards Chem and Materials
• [New] Rare Earth Permanent Magnets are foundational to electric motors and high-efficiency systems, and the establishment of a domestic, integrated manufacturing base will significantly strengthen India's technological competitiveness. Motoring Trends
• [New] FE announced $275 million under the Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion notice of funding opportunity to address the potential for America's industries to recover valuable critical materials by piloting promising future separation and recovery technologies directly at industrial sites. Energy.gov
• [New] Due to timescales at which clean energy technologies will reach end of life, recycled sources of critical minerals will ramp up from 2030 and become a significant source of critical minerals by 2040. GOV.UK
• [New] Towards the mid- to late 2030s, offshore wind cost reductions will once again gain momentum, as supply and demand ease and technology standardization improves efficiency. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• [New] By 2045, gene therapies will become standard treatment for hundreds of genetic conditions, with CRISPR-based technologies offering precise corrections to faulty DNA. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As technology costs continue to fall and long-term efficiency benefits become clearer, adoption rates are expected to accelerate globally. openpr
• [New] By 2025, at least 5 major polymer suppliers will implement blockchain technology to ensure raw material traceability. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• [New] As the logistics and supply chain industry continues to evolve under the pressure of labour shortages, rising customer expectations, and global disruptions, one technology stands out as a consistent driver of efficiency and resilience: robotics and automation. NuMove Robotics & Vision
• [New] Technologies like quantum computing, 5G connectivity, and digital twins will further enhance efficiency and simulation capabilities across global supply chains. TradingView
• [New] Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology at Queensland University of Technology have developed a novel and potentially groundbreaking saliva test that targets one particular protein biomarker, S100A 7 - which could make early diagnosis and treatment a reality. New Atlas
• [New] Achieving a balance between technological advancement, cost efficiency, and environmental responsibility will be key to navigating the path toward a sustainable future in 2025 and beyond. eszoneo.com
• [New] Greater reliance on electrification will mean increased dependence on imported technologies and materials - many of which are concentrated in China - creating risks of technological dependency and supply-chain disruption during geopolitical crises. Tony Blair Institute
• The IEA sees rapid advances in clean technologies, projecting that renewables, particularly solar and wind, will nearly triple their electricity generation capacity by 2035. Fortune
• Asia Pacific is expected to experience the fastest growth in the upcoming period, driven by booming e-commerce, rapid industrialization, and strong government investments in technology and sustainability. Precedence Research
• On one side, the European Union's green trade agenda emphasizes emissions reductions, with policies like the Net-Zero Industry Act aiming for 40% domestic clean tech production by 2030. Energy News Beat
• South Korean industrial group will establish a joint venture with a Belgian materials technology company to produce next-generation battery components. Automotive World
• The Nexperia supply disruption serves as a warning shot for global supply chains, and dependence on China for certain raw materials and technology is likely to increase risk for global automakers. National Law Review

Last updated: 07 December 2025