Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Advanced nuclear reactor technologies, including advanced small modular reactors, offer a transformative opportunity to decarbonise shipping and bolster the UK's position as a clean energy superpower. World Nuclear News
• [New] As the UK transitions away from fossil fuels towards cleaner, renewable energy sources, the energy grid will need to adapt to store and distribute energy more efficiently, ensuring it is available where and when it is needed. Oxfordshire
• [New] Set out how government will support businesses to make the transition to low-carbon production or operation and how UK businesses could decarbonise early and take advantage of growing global demand for low-carbon goods and services. Climate Change Committee
• [New] Existing UK industries could benefit from growing global demand for low-carbon goods in the long term by decarbonising earlier than international competitors. Climate Change Committee
• [New] With the right support, UK businesses could decarbonise early and take advantage of growing global demand for low-carbon goods and services. Climate Change Committee
• [New] With the right policies in place, UK manufacturers could decarbonise early and take advantage of growing global demand for low-carbon goods, rather than being stranded in shrinking markets for high-carbon goods and services. Climate Change Committee
• [New] As the renewable energy landscape evolves, sand battery and steam turbine systems will likely play a pivotal role in global decarbonization efforts. EMS Power Machines - Steam Turbines, Wood Gasifiers, Di
• [New] Beyond responding to challenges to European defence, resilience and adaptation, climate and security risks require support from the EU to lead global efforts on decarbonization and stabilization. Climate-Diplomacy
• [New] With hydrogen poised to play a central role in global decarbonization efforts, Bosch's realignment places it in a favorable position to leverage emerging opportunities. Hydrogen Fuel News
• [New] Australia's taxonomy presents a transformative opportunity to future-proof renewable energy investments, ensuring projects not only contribute to decarbonization but also align with circular economy principles. Hamilton Locke - Smarter. Different.
• [New] As climate goals become more ambitious, carbon credits will play an increasingly essential role in accelerating decarbonization and contributing to global net-zero objectives. Middle East Council on Global Affairs
• [New] The hydrogen economy in 2025 will be a major force behind the worldwide transition to clean energy by providing solutions for energy security and decarbonization. StartUs Insights
• [New] A global need for decarbonization can drive economic opportunities, particularly as the steel sector supplies a wide range of downstream sectors across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] The City Corporation has already set a 2040 net-zero target and has stated that improving circularity will play a vital role in decarbonization. Edie
• [New] The EU is allocating €422 million to 39 projects that will deploy alternative fuels supply infrastructure along the trans-European transport network, contributing to decarbonization. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonise the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands. Global Hydrogen Review
• TotalEnergies has entered into agreements with Air Liquide to develop two major green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands in line with its ambition to decarbonise hydrogen used in its European refineries by 2030. Energy Connects
• Although India's energy demand is projected to grow at a slightly slower pace in the coming years, the adoption of microgrid technology is critical for strengthening energy security and supporting sustainable recovery in the post-pandemic era. Nature
• With global cargo and e-commerce demand set to skyrocket over the next 20 years, electric light commercial vehicles will play a crucial role in the decarbonization of transport. Idtechex
• The use of ammonia as a sustainable marine fuel comes as the IMO pushes forward with ambitious decarbonization goals, targeting a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. gCaptain
• If hydrogen is destined to play a growing role in aviation in the second half of the century, its contribution for meeting the 2050 decarbonization target will complement other solutions, in particular sustainable aviation fuels that will remain essential for medium and long-distance flights. KPVI
• India argues that developing countries like itself must focus on resilience and adaptation rather than aggressive decarbonization, which could hamper economic progress. Vajiram & Ravi

Last updated: 02 March 2025