Global Scans · Energy · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: By 2025 solar energy will be the cheapest energy option globally. In 2040, oil and natural gas are expected to make up nearly 60 percent of global supplies, while nuclear and renewables will be approaching 25 percent. Improvements in energy efficiency in lighting and home appliances are expected to continue to push residential electricity use lower. The burning of coal will fall out of favor. Transportation energy consumption will be rising in correlation to growth in automated vehicles in the coming years.

• [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
• [New] The Fortis Series, a flagship product line, will deliver high-power, compact battery energy storage systems designed specifically for data centers and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) needs, reducing fire risks in facilities with concentrated power demands. Grokipedia
• [New] EticaAG, a Pennsylvania-based startup, plans to introduce its non-flammable lithium battery systems in 2026, marking a significant advancement in safe energy storage solutions tailored for high-risk environments. Grokipedia
• [New] Companies like CATL announced commercial-scale deployment of sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, highlighting their affordability due to abundant raw materials and projected costs nearing lithium-ion parity by mid-decade. Grokipedia
• [New] In 2026, the battery industry anticipated a milestone with the first large-scale integration of silicon-based batteries into electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant breakthrough in addressing longstanding limitations in energy storage. Grokipedia
• [New] IBC 2026 will focus on the critical transition from energy development to industrial expansion, exploring how policy alignment, infrastructure investment, and private sector capability can unlock long-term value across regional supply chains. International Business Conference - Suriname 2026
• [New] Oklo and X-Energy will participate in a $200 million government program aimed at speeding up the deployment of power infrastructure needed to meet growing AI-related electricity demand. Electricity Info
• [New] Global data center power demand is projected by the International Energy Agency to more than double by 2030, drawing record institutional interest. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Opportunity: Digital infrastructure, led by AI-driven data centers, is the key opportunity, with global data center power demand set to more than double by 2030 per the International Energy Agency. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global hydrogen demand is projected to quadruple from 125 million tons in 2030 to over 500 million tons by 2050, driven primarily by steel production, chemical manufacturing, and heavy-duty transportation requiring high-energy-density fuels. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific demonstrates particularly strong growth potential, with a CAGR of 38.9%, driven by supportive government policies, renewable energy expansion, and industrial decarbonization requirements. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Dominant Solution Type: The renewable energy solution category is expected to lead in 2025; hydrogen solutions will exhibit the highest growth at 28% CAGR through 2032. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Structural energy shifts are driven by net-zero mandates covering over 70% of the global GDP by 2030 and US$ 1.3 trillion in annual corporate clean energy procurement. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fusion headlines in 2024-2025 have been dramatic: multiple teams reporting record energy gain, billion-dollar funding rounds, and confident claims of commercial fusion by 2030. Energy Solutions Intelligence
• [New] The UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy is accelerating adoption of outsourced FM models to achieve energy optimization, carbon reduction, and lifecycle asset management across public and private sector infrastructure. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The European Commission's Renovation Wave Strategy aims to double the annual rate of building energy renovation by 2030, targeting 35 million buildings for deep retrofit across EU member states. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Solar is set to become the largest renewable energy source by 2029. E.ON News
• [New] Maintaining freedom of navigation while avoiding a broader regional conflict will require close coordination with Gulf partners, European allies, and major Asian energy importers. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] New York will block the construction of new large data centers for up to a year as it creates rules to protect the environment and energy grid from facilities that fuel artificial intelligence technology. 10 Things Global News
• [New] Continued investments in renewable energy, battery storage, and smart grid technologies will help communities build more resilient and sustainable energy systems while supporting America's clean energy transition. Sol Setu
• [New] Microgrids will play a vital role in strengthening America's energy security while supporting clean energy goals. Sol Setu

Last updated: 24 July 2026