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] Output from renewable energy sources is set to continue growing in H2 2025, with solar PV rising by 40% y-o-y in 2025 and 28% in 2026, while wind is projected to post more moderate growth of around 10% both in 2025 and 2026. IEA
• [New] A twin unit, RAPP-8, is expected to start operations in FY 2025/26 as part of plans to reach a nuclear capacity of 100 GW by 2047 announced under the Nuclear Energy Mission by the Government of India. IEA
• [New] Energy and sustainability: The International Energy Agency predicts that the electricity consumption of global data centers could double by 2026, emphasizing the necessity for efficiency and sustainable energy practices. AI Developer Code
• [New] Energy storage resources could cut evening energy price spikes by roughly 60% between now and 2035. Novogradac
• [New] The next decade will be crucial in determining whether SMRs can fulfill their promise as a major component of future clean energy systems. Discovery Alert
• [New] Intel's recent $20 billion investment in Ohio's Silicon Heartland is expected to boost output per worker by 15-20% by 2027, while TSMC's U.S. expansion is projected to reduce energy consumption per chip by 30% through next-generation fabrication techniques. Ainvest
• [New] Energy year-on-year prices growth are expected to remain negative until the end of 2026 due to base effects. The Conference Board
• [New] China's Nationally Determined Contribution NDC aims to peak CO2 emissions around 2030 or earlier, to reduce CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 60% to 65% by 2030 compared to 2005 and to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 20% by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The world will need to invest $4.5 trillion annually in clean energy technologies by 2030 to stay on track for net-zero emissions. Seneca ESG
• [New] By processing method, the waste-to-energy segment is the fastest growing segment with a notable CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] Iran, Opec's third largest oil producer, is boosting its renewable capacity, with plans to achieve 30 gigawatts in renewable energy capacity by 2030. The National
• [New] China just kicked off construction on a power project that could reshape what global energy looks like: the world's first large-scale turbine designed to run entirely on hydrogen. NewsBreak
• [New] At a climate summit in January 2025, African leaders committed to bringing renewable energy capacity in Africa to 300 gigawatts by 2030. WTOP News
• [New] Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: AI is already used by U.S. utilities and building managers to forecast energy needs and optimize HVAC systems. TechBullion
• [New] As CoinLaw notes, green energy adoption in cloud mining is projected to grow by 40% in 2025, driven by institutional demand for ESG-aligned assets. Ainvest
• [New] In doing so, Indonesia will not only strengthen food and energy sovereignty but also establish itself as a global leader in sustainable, value-added agriculture. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] The reported 511 billion barrels of oil in the Weddell Sea, if verified, could potentially redefine global energy dynamics. Sustainability Times
• [New] While clean energy may face new challenges under Trump's administration, the fossil fuel industry, particularly natural gas, including liquefied natural gas, could benefit, particularly if Trump follows through on his pledge to reverse Biden's moratorium on new LNG export permits. The Utility Expo
• Japan has launched the world's second osmotic power plant in Fukuoka, showcasing a new renewable energy technology that could complement solar, wind, and hydropower in its decarbonization strategy. oilprice.com
• Battery Growth: The International Energy Agency projects that VRFB installations could triple by 2030, creating a new, sustained demand center for vanadium. AlloyIndex
• Opportunities lie in AI and automation infrastructure (chipmakers like NVIDIA, data center REITs like Equinix), the accelerating energy transition (battery metals, grid infrastructure), and healthcare innovation (biotech, personalized medicine). BPAS

Last updated: 14 September 2025