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] As electrification of transport, industrial processes, and digital infrastructure accelerates, renewable energy is expected to dominate incremental power capacity additions through 2030. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Renewable energy is expected to account for the majority of new power capacity additions through 2030, supported by national energy security strategies and favorable policy frameworks across major economies. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Global warming is likely to force assertive redirection of global energy markets in order to achieve a prudent standard of mitigation; the resulting process of energy transformation will fundamentally alter prevailing policies and institutional relationships. Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland
• [New] Plans to expand grids: the French operator RTE aims to deploy thousands of kilometers of new lines by 2030, underscoring the scale of investments in transmission and distribution of energy. #
• [New] Data centers are projected to consume a growing share of global electricity demand: The International Energy Agency estimates they could account for 3 to 4% of total global consumption within this decade. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Global data center electricity consumption is expected to more than double by 2030, increasing the need for energy-efficient AI accelerator solutions. Straits Research
• [New] Growth in Li-ion battery sales in the coming decade will continue at a compound annual rate of about 30%, driven by EVs and energy storage systems to 4,000-4,500 gigawatt-hours by 2030. Global Market Insights Inc.
• [New] Equinix and CyrusOne have announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, indicating that their data center facilities will be powered by carbon-free, renewable energy. Arizton Advisory & Intelligence
• [New] The Trump administration's support for a fossil fuel-heavy energy approach is projected to add $30 billion annually to customer bills by 2030. / USA FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] A University at Buffalo-led team of researchers has developed a method for producing advanced nanoparticles that could accelerate the discovery of new materials for energy and electronic applications. phys.org
• [New] The EU is placing industrial opportunities and European interests at the forefront of its international climate policy, with the Clean Industrial Deal and the new global climate and energy vision. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• [New] BMW Group, Ford and Honda will leverage years of cross-industry research around the Open Vehicle-Grid Integration Platform to create a single platform that will seamlessly connect electric utilities, automakers and their interested EV customers to manage energy usage for a broad pool of EVs. Effectual Services
• [New] Findings from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory emphasize that balancing highly renewable power sectors will require scaling grid-scale and distributed diurnal energy storage capacity up to 200 gigawatts by mid-century. Market Data Forecast
• [New] BBI supported the growth of Australia's battery manufacturing industry, helping to build local capability across the battery value chain and unlock clean energy opportunities for Australian workers and businesses. Global Renewable News
• [New] Declining prices are making renewable energy more attractive worldwide - including to low- and middle-income countries, where most of the future demand for new electricity will arise. United Nations
• [New] Infrastructure analysts assessing India-specific transmission opportunities should treat Green Energy Corridor procurement and interstate transmission tenders as the primary near-term deal flow to monitor, pending further verified data. Green Fuel Journal
• [New] Offshore wind power is essential for the UK's energy security and CO2 reduction targets, with the previous government setting a target of 50 GW of offshore wind power by 2030. Innovate UK Business Connect
• [New] Clear policy signals and sustained implementation are fundamental to diversifying national energy mixes, increasing renewable energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports and bolstering macroeconomic resilience against global supply chain disruptions. IEA
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy opened a new funding opportunity offering $2.5 million in direct project support and $1 million in technical assistance to support microgrid development in remote and isolated regions, including tribal communities. Tribal Business News
• [New] The DC government has committed to implementing a once-in-four-generations energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy to make DC net-zero by 2045. Sierra Club
• [New] SB Neo will draw on SoftBank Group's 10-gigawatt-scale energy and AI infrastructure already under development in the U.S., and expand capacity in phases. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Namibia has the potential to become a global renewable energy powerhouse. H2TECH

Last updated: 12 July 2026