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] Energy security and net zero are key priorities for countries across the world, there is a global upsurge in demand for nuclear power with a host of nations - including the US, Canada, France, Japan and Sweden - pledging to triple nuclear capacity by 2050. Rolls-Royce SMR
• [New] Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will produce enough stable, affordable and low carbon energy to power a million homes for at least 60 years - more than any other SMR. Rolls-Royce SMR
• [New] AI demand in energy networks aligns with the sharp escalation of electricity use in digital infrastructure, with data center electricity consumption estimated at 415 terawatt hours and projected to approach 945 terawatt hours by 2030, largely driven by AI workloads. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By end user/industry, the renewable energy producers' segment is expected to grow the fastest CAGR of 37.1% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the National Renewable Energy Program have led to large-scale investment in grid modernization and distributed-energy management, creating opportunities for blockchain to support peer-to-peer trading, carbon-footprint tracking, and renewable-certification management. Precedence Research
• [New] China has invested more than USD 625 billion in clean energy projects, and it achieved its solar and wind capacity targets in 2024, which were expected to be completed by 2030. Precedence Research
• [New] Investments in battery energy storage systems is expected to grow by more than 35% in 2026, to an expected US$ 110 billion. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] US$ 2.2 trillion: Amount of projected global energy spend going to Electric Power projects in 2026. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] By 2040, India is projected to drive nearly 25% of the growth in global energy demand. ORF Middle East
• [New] Albania's economic growth is expected to slow as higher energy prices and trade disruptions related to the situation in the Middle East are negatively affecting purchasing power. ALBANIA DAILY NEWS
• [New] EIA projects in the Annual Energy Outlook 2026 Counterfactual Baseline case that total nuclear net summer electricity generation capacity will remain relatively stable, slightly increasing by 99,000 MW in 2050. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Energy engineers worldwide are working on various new technologies that could help to limit greenhouse gas emissions on Earth and address climate change. phys.org
• [New] The Department of Energy has indicated the United States is participating in a broader effort to offset supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis, with significant volumes already released from emergency reserves. Ag Bull Trading
• [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

Last updated: 07 June 2026