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] When combined with energy policies and low-carbon power generation, it could potentially decrease energy consumption by around 40% and carbon emissions by 90% compared to typical business scenarios in 2050. Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research)
• [New] Top Uranium Producer Namibia to Open Talks on Nuclear Energy Plant Leading uranium producer Namibia will in 2025 launch talks on its first nuclear energy plant as it seeks to exploit its rich natural wealth to transform its economy. Africa Center
• [New] Going forward, Finland's energy infrastructure provides good potential for large-scale green hydrogen production through water electrolysis using renewable energy. Renewable Carbon News
• [New] AEMO emphasizes the importance of scenario planning to navigate uncertainties in the energy sector as Australia aims for net zero emissions by 2050. Scribd
• [New] India is developing a specialized insurance product for nuclear power plants to facilitate private sector investment and support its ambitious goal of 100 GW nuclear energy production by 2047. The Economic Times
• [New] The Energy Savings Scheme is NSW's largest energy-efficiency program and is one of the key programs for NSW to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. NSW Climate and Energy Action
• [New] In NSW, Transgrid is instrumental in developing network solutions that unlock the potential of renewable energy and ensure a seamless integration of new generation systems. Transgrid
• [New] Investment in renewable energy will need to reach approximately $4 trillion annually by 2030 to meet global energy demands sustainably. NenPower
• [New] As of 2025, the total installed capacity of renewable energy sources is expected to reach approximately 3,200 GW, driven primarily by solar and wind energy deployments. NenPower
• [New] In 2025, we can expect significant advancements in solar power, wind energy, and energy storage technologies. Dxb News Network
• [New] Driven by electrification of the energy system, solar power, wind, energy storage, and electric vehicles all grew in 2024 - a trend that is expected to continue in 2025. I by IMD
• [New] The areas in light green and green represent the electricity generation targets according to the German Renewable Energy Sources Act for each technology by 2030 and 2040, respectively. Nature
• [New] Alongside the wide range of technologies that Energy UK represents, nuclear energy will be needed to meet growing demand as the UK electrifies its economy out to 2050. Energy UK
• [New] Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power, is establishing a solar park which will be able to produce an estimated 99,000 MWh annually, which contributes significantly to Denmark's ambitions to increase the production of green, renewable energy. Caverion
• [New] Reduced cooperation under the Indus Waters Treaty will destabilise energy production and add to Pakistan's chronic electricity shortages. News18
• [New] Battery storage paired with renewable energy will be one of the most cost-effective new sources of electricity, even if federal subsidies are cut. The Dallas Morning News
• [New] The global clean energy transition is being propelled not just by renewables, but by quantum-enhanced AI models that help simulate, predict, and optimize energy systems in ways classical computing never could. The CDO TIMES
• [New] Global demand for fossil fuels will peak before 2030, driven by rapid growth in renewables, the rise of electric vehicles, and improving energy efficiency. Yahoo Finance
• [New] With a target to produce five million metric tonnes per annum of green hydrogen by 2030, India is well-placed to harness its abundant natural resources and grow its renewable energy capacity to drive large-scale hydrogen production. Yahoo News
• [New] By strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration, Nigeria can fully realize the potential of decentralized renewable energy, significantly boost energy access, and empower millions of underserved households and businesses. ITPulse.com.ng
• [New] The energy sector accounts for over 90% of overall battery demand, and the transition to cleaner power generation will require 1,200 gigawatts of battery storage capacity by 2030. ABC Money
• Global population and economic growth, combined with rapid urbanization, will result in a significant increase in energy demand in the coming years. Precedence Research

Last updated: 27 April 2025