Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region driven by industrial decarbonization initiatives. EIN Presswire
• [New] New research shows electrifying heat systems in U.S. factories by replacing fossil-fuel boilers, ovens and dryers with electric alternatives could cut over a gigaton of CO2 and unlock major decarbonization opportunities in food, chemical and pulp & paper manufacturing. We Mean Business Coalition
• [New] First phase operations start in 2028, aligning with Qatar's Vision 2030 for decarbonization and energy security. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] 2026 will be a year of proof points, where projects must demonstrate economic viability alongside real-world decarbonization benefits. GlobalCom PR Network
• [New] In 2026, we will see more projects falling in line with ESG regulations and AEC firms pursuing decarbonization goals. RIB Software
• [New] Many of Europe's leading decarbonization investments hinge on the ETS' long-term price signal to predict future competitiveness. Clean Energy Wire
• [New] TotalEnergies announced a US$ 100 million contribution toward decarbonization technologies, including methane detection, carbon capture, and energy-efficiency solutions, signaling a shift in how the oil and gas sector envisions its future. Vidya
• [New] An additional European Commission proposal sets forward a decarbonization fund aimed at temporarily supporting EU producers of CBAM goods, by reimbursing a portion of EU Emissions Trading System costs for goods that are still at risk of carbon leakage. Cleary Gottlieb
• [New] To address remaining carbon leakage risks, the Commission has proposed a temporary decarbonization fund for 2026-2027, financed in part by CBAM revenues, to support EU producers that remain exposed as free allocations under the EU ETS are phased out. BlackSummit Financial Group - Investment Advisor - Fina
• [New] SAF and maritime decarbonization will shape long-term build-out Throughout 2026, international biofuels and feedstocks will continue building toward the challenges of sustainable aviation fuel and maritime decarbonization. ResourceWise
• [New] Tesla's Megapack and Powerwall units are projected to reach 100 GWh of annual output by 2026, supporting grid stability and aligning with global decarbonization goals. Ainvest
• [New] Environmental imperatives continue to shape long-term planning, with new fuel initiatives and decarbonization frameworks emerging as differentiators for major carriers looking ahead to 2030 and beyond. SCT
• Demand for electrification, energy storage, and distributed generation continues to grow, ensuring that solar will become even more critical to meeting the U.S.'s energy needs. POWER Magazine
• In North America, abundant natural gas makes it harder to displace fossil fuels, so decarbonization leans on regional strengths like hydropower and nuclear in Canada, or growing wind, solar, and geothermal potential in the U.S. Cleantech Group
• The spark gap - the difference between electricity and gas prices - will continue to have an impact on retrofit decarbonization trends in 2026. Building
• Uncertainty in public sector funding for decarbonization and retrofit projects seen in 2025 is expected to persist in 2026. Building
• From a climate perspective, the passenger rail network represents one of the UAE's most significant transport decarbonization opportunities. The Ethicalist
• Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems will play a pivotal role in the global transition to renewable energy, providing decentralized energy generation and some serious socio-economic advantages. Forbes
• Solar capacity will grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 10.7% between 2024 and 2035, supported by Mexico's strong solar resource base, continued utility-scale project development and rapid growth in distributed generation. Mexico Business
• Companies with strong emissions data and long-term decarbonization strategies will be better positioned as carbon pricing increasingly shapes global trade flows. ClearBlue Markets
• The demand for distributed energy generation systems is expected to be stimulated by government schemes and incentives, such as feed-in tariffs in North America and Asia Pacific. Precedence Research

Last updated: 25 January 2026