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] There is still substantial room to climb before nearing saturation, as the share of renewables in global electricity generation is projected to rise from 35% to 47% by 2030, while the share of solar and wind renewable energy sources is set to almost double to 27%. World Intellectual Property Report 2026
• [New] Europe is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR in the upcoming period, due to the need to reduce carbon footprint, the usage of smart meters, and renewable energy sources. Precedence Research
• [New] The utilization of agricultural residues for energy production is expected to expand rapidly across rural America. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The battery storage integration segment is likely to experience the fastest CAGR of 15.3% from 2026 to 2034 due to the critical role batteries play in stabilizing intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind, ensuring a consistent power supply within microgrids. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Global energy demand will grow by 25% from 2024 to 2050, with the demand for oil increasing by three to five million barrels per day by the early 2030s and natural gas demand expanding briskly into the 2040s. Fraser Institute
• [New] Beginning in 2027, the green ammonia will comply with EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin regulations and facilitate the growth of clean ammonia supply chains for fuel and energy applications. / India Transpire Insight
• [New] Geothermal power is a domestic source of energy, which provides benefits related to energy security and may offer opportunities for boosting international competitiveness as US geothermal companies pursue projects in areas of the world like Eastern Europe, Japan, Kenya, and Taiwan. Resources for the Future
• [New] If technological advances continue to drive down costs, geothermal could add significantly to the US supply of affordable, reliable, secure energy. Resources for the Future
• [New] The Manitoba Metis Federation plans to build 30 to 35 windmills just north of Neepawa as part of the Fleury Winds project, in partnership with U.K.-based Renewable Energy Systems Limited. National Wind Watch
• [New] Regulatory authorities began using fusion energy in their future decarbonization plans which demonstrates increasing governmental backing for commercial reactor implementation after 2030. Transpire Insight
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy and its national labs are supporting research and development on a wide range of new advanced reactor technologies that could be a game-changer for the nuclear industry. Energy.gov
• [New] The RFNBO rules favour a detour in the production of synthetic fuels, which risks increasing both costs and energy use. EurekAlert!
• [New] There are 2 Mars launch windows for crew before 2049 when the 26-month close-approach cycle coincides with an 11-year cycle of increased solar particles, which may limit the impact of more-harmful high energy particles coming from outside the Solar System. / China Space Calendar - The First Space Calendar on the Moon
• [New] The Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles around 15 - 20% of the global oil and gas supply now sees minimal flows, posing the risk of the largest energy supply disruption in modern history. Adipec
• [New] Offshore Wind Resources Are Abundant: Offshore wind could deliver large amounts of energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines. Energy.gov
• [New] By 2030, 44% of respondents say they plan to manage at least half of their energy portfolios through flexible or controllable loads. PLMA
• [New] China is now one of the countries best positioned to withstand the energy disruptions while also helping fill shortages abroad. Straight Arrow
• [New] By 2035, Turkey forecasts that it will have a capacity of 120 GW coming from wind and solar energy. The Maritime Executive
• [New] The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey raised its year-end inflation forecast for 2026 to 26% from 18% in its second inflation report, citing mounting price pressures triggered by the Iran war and disruptions tied to energy markets around the Strait of Hormuz. Turkiye Today
• [New] The U.S. will generate a total of 341 billion kilowatt-hours of solar energy in 2026 and 418 billion kWh in 2027. Novogradac
• [New] Wind energy is expected to provide about 11% of U.S. electricity generation in 2026 and utility-scale solar is projected to provide about 8% of generation. Environment America Research & Policy Center

Last updated: 24 May 2026