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] Renewable energy, driven by climate policy commitments, is expected to double employment globally by 2030. ""
• [New] Over the next decade, green hydrogen will transition from a promising alternative to a fundamental pillar of global energy systems. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Solar photovoltaics and wind energy are cost-effective in many regions, but their introduction faces integration challenges that are slowing further growth: annual capacity growth for solar PV will average 540 gigawatts until 2035, roughly matching the growth seen in 2024. International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine
• [New] IEA's Clean Energy Components Brief warns that the solar supply chain faces near term bottlenecks as Chinese exports slow. EconomicLens
• [New] The energy storage systems (ESS) segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR in the upcoming period. Precedence Research
• [New] Global energy consumption in the CPS will increase by about 1.3% per year over the next ten years, similar to the average over the last ten years. International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine
• [New] Persistent inflation pressures, supply chain recalibrations following pandemic disruptions, and rising geopolitical tensions - especially around trade policies and energy markets - are key contributors. ""
• [New] Renewable energy expansion will continue, but so will new fossil fuel investments in many parts of the world. WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
• [New] The global partners aim to implement the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge: to add or refurbish 25 million kilometers of power lines and create 1,500 gigawatts of storage capacity by 2030. BMUKN
• [New] Fed officials acknowledge AI's dual impact: boosting productivity while risking job displacement and localized inflation through energy / data strains. Ainvest
• [New] China has figured out that clean energy and renewables are the way forward, because they will ultimately prove to be cheaper and more profitable. Electricity Info
• [New] The RESPs will play a key role in helping to establish a secure, affordable and clean energy system, one that underpins economic growth and sustainability in communities across Great Britain. Osborne Clarke
• [New] America's pattern of inventing world-changing technologies only to watch other nations scale them first risks repeating with fusion energy. The Fusion Report
• [New] Energy will be transformed by fusion - where Europe has a lead. Blain's Morning Porridge
• [New] Global demand for zinc, silver and lead is forecast to rise roughly 10-25 percent by 2035, driven by industrial growth, electrification and renewable energy expansion. SME Studios - Jobs of Tomorrow
• [New] The world needs another 80 million kilometers of new or refurbished grids by 2040 to hit climate and energy targets. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] New protocols are expected to reduce the energy required to produce one metric ton of hyaluronic acid by 500 kWh in 2025. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• [New] The economic case is compelling: an estimated US$ 17 trillion in cumulative energy savings and US$ 26 trillion in avoided grid investments by 2050. Mirage News
• [New] ACWA Power uses Azure AI and IoT Hub to predict failures, cut downtime, and improve safety across its energy plants. UC Today
• [New] Nearly 70% of all new installed capacity between 2025 and 2030 will come from renewable energy, primarily solar PV and wind power, supported by utility-scale energy storage and modern grid infrastructure. Strategic Energy Europe
• [New] Passing the methane regulations will help maintain Canada's reputation as a responsible energy supplier. Environmental Defense Fund
• [New] Tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency and cutting methane by 2030 and beyond would cut warming rate by a third in ten years, and halve it by 2040. NewClimate Institute
• [New] Installed U.S. power capacity is forecast to grow 57% by 2050, with three eras: rapid solar energy growth (2025-2035), coal replacement (2035-2040) and steady nuclear expansion (2040-2050). Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev

Last updated: 30 November 2025