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] 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
• [New] India has set a target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, including 100 GW from wind. POWER Magazine
• [New] Governments are prioritizing energy security alongside sustainability, especially amid global conflicts and supply chain disruptions. Straits Financial
• [New] The U.S. Energy Information Administration has indicated that the Strait of Hormuz is assumed to remain effectively closed in the near term, with pre-conflict traffic levels not expected to resume until early 2027, leading to significant global inventory draws. tradingkey.com
• [New] Recent global energy shocks have made one thing clear: countries with strong renewable energy capacity are better positioned to withstand economic and supply disruptions. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Clear policy signals and sustained implementation are fundamental to diversifying the national energy mix, increasing renewable energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports and bolstering macroeconomic resilience against global supply chain disruptions. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] BloombergNEF highlighted the growing role of battery storage, with demand for stationary energy storage systems expected to increase by 27% between 2025 and 2035 compared with previous forecasts. Green Building Africa
• [New] The rapid growth of electric mobility is expected to have a profound impact on global energy markets. Green Building Africa
• [New] The exponential rise in AI workloads and hyperscale data center expansion is intensifying global power demand, creating a high-value opportunity for small modular reactors as low-carbon, reliable energy sources. Persistence Market Research
• [New] China and India lead deployments under long-term nuclear energy missions targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 05 July 2026