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] While costs may fall as zero-emission energy sources are expanded, energy in Europe will remain expensive relative to other regions, particularly developing countries with much richer endowments of wind, hydro and solar energy. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] Economic Dependency: Despite diversification, gas remains 50% of GDP, posing risks if global energy transitions accelerate. MacroNepal
• [New] The global shift toward renewable energy sources creates opportunities for businesses to reduce environmental impact while achieving cost savings. Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies
• [New] Onshore wind will play an essential role in Clean Power by 2030, leading to a more secure and affordable energy system, and creating new economic opportunities and jobs across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] While global demand for clean energy is projected to triple by 2030, the near-term landscape is fraught with challenges that test the resilience of the solar industry and its investors. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] Supply chain disruptions are expected as companies like Enphase Energy, which source components domestically, may gain an advantage over firms dependent on foreign suppliers. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] The U.S. solar industry is facing a turbulent crossroads as a recent Senate amendment to the 2025 budget reconciliation bill threatens to upend the progress made under the Inflation Reduction Act and cast a shadow over the renewable energy landscape. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] If carbon neutrality is to be achieved by 2050, global investment in clean energy will have to triple worldwide and $2.2 to $2.8 trillion per year will be needed for the energy and climate transition in developing and emerging countries. France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• [New] Amazon + Talen Energy Amazon signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Talen Energy for 1,920 MW of nuclear energy to run data centers in Pennsylvania through 2042. Cognitive Energy LLC
• [New] Tidal stream power offers a significant opportunity for the world to diversify its energy mix whilst reducing its carbon footprint, a key target for governments around the world. PR Newswire UK
• [New] Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell's Building Automation segment shared: As lithium-ion battery use grows rapidly across data centers, EV infrastructure and grid-scale energy storage, the risk of fire is increasing in parallell. Fire & Safety Journal Americas
• [New] Any wider escalation into the GCC region could affect energy prices, and may have repercussions for inflation globally. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The future of nuclear energy in Scotland will likely be shaped by government policy, public opinion and energy demand. Dundee and Angus Chamber
• [New] With demand for li-ion batteries expected to grow by over 30% annually through 2030 to greater than $400 billion, battery safety solutions are increasingly critical for sectors ranging from renewable energy to cloud computing. Automation.com
• [New] Removing import taxes on essential solar components is crucial given India's goal of producing 50% of its energy from renewable sources, with 80% expected to come from solar power. Economic Times
• [New] Britain is running out of space for offshore wind farms, the boss of GB Energy has warned, jeopardising Ed Miliband's Net Zero renewables drive, with floating turbines cost four times as much. The Daily Sceptic
• [New] Natural gas futures dropped due to concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, leading to fears of potential disruptions in energy supplies. morpher.com
• [New] Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly strikes on gas facilities, raised concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies, contributing to the bullish movement. morpher.com
• [New] The updated Belgian hydrogen strategy is developed in the context of achieving full decarbonization with only renewable energy in the energy mix by 2050. European Hydrogen Observatory
• [New] There is a material opportunity for GB Energy to play a role in delivering industrial benefit for the UK because there are gaps in the supply chain where there is an opportunity for GBE to play a role in that inflection point between the public and private sector. Solar Power Portal
• [New] The massive project will highlight the faith of the Servo-tech in the development of renewable energy sources in India and stake claims in the sector of large-scale solar installations. UnivDatos
• [New] As the global energy transition accelerates, the risk grows that Africa once again plays the role of raw material supplier, without capturing the economic or technological upside. The African Mirror - For Africa - Always
• Following the carve-out, VCI Global will intensify its focus on expanding operations in high-growth sectors, including fintech, data center, AI & robotics, renewable energy and cybersecurity. VCI Global Limited

Last updated: 06 July 2025