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] The International Maritime Organization's decarbonization mandate requiring a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 is directly accelerating investment in energy-optimised autonomous handling equipment and port management software. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Energy is among the EU's focal points, as the EU aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and increase renewable energy sources to 42.5% of total energy consumption (European Commission, n. d. - d). Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] ADNOC Distribution, the UAE's largest fuel distributor, has agreed with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, one of UAE's largest integrated utility companies, to build and operate 70,000 charging points in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through their mobility joint venture, E2GO, by 2030. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy finalized standards requiring over 50% of newly manufactured electric storage water heaters to use heat pump technology by 2029. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The European Union Renewable Energy Directive III provides clearer hydrogen targets for industry and transport, which support purchasing decisions through 2030. / Netherlands Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The European Union's REPowerEU plan targets 45% renewable energy by 2030, with decentralized generation explicitly embedded as a strategic mechanism. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fast-Growing Segment: Biomass power is forecast at a 11% CAGR (2026-2033), driven by baseload reliability advantages, waste-to-energy synergies, and robust demand in biomass-rich markets across Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Clean energy additions will rise by a record 45 gigawatts in 2026. / USA Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] Microsoft signed a 20-year PPA with Constellation Energy that will help reopen a retired reactor at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, to be renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center, with the restart targeted for the second half of 2027. Global Energy Monitor
• [New] The aggregation of distributed energy resources including solar, batteries, EVs, and smart devices into Virtual Power Plants is a key trend, enabled by regulatory advancements such as FERC Order 2222. Straits Research
• [New] Powering 15% of Canada's electricity, nuclear energy is positioned as a competitive advantage and an opportunity for economic growth, international partnerships, trade diversification, and energy sovereignty. Torys LLP
• [New] The CPUC, along with the CARB and Energy Commission, will support transportation electrification by directing electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread transportation electrification. California Energy Commission
• [New] The Australian Energy Regulator will be required to consider every application, with state or territory governments obliged to prove a non-renewables option is cheaper. The Guardian
• [New] South Korea is expected to remain a major exporter of premium lithium-ion battery cells through the forecast period, supported by technological innovation, established automotive partnerships, and increasing demand for high-energy-density battery systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive revision mandates 11.7% energy consumption reduction by 2030, further accelerating lightweight material adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The International Energy Agency expects global oil supply to remain below near-normal levels until early 2027. investing.com

Last updated: 13 September 2026