Global Scans · Energy · Weekly Summary

• [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] Onshore wind deployment has the potential to create high-quality jobs across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] The capacity range for onshore wind outlined in the Clean Power Action Plan is 27-29 GW, a narrower range than for offshore wind where there is more uncertainty over final delivery for 2030. GOV.UK
• [New] The 2030 estimate is based on a scenario where up to 29 GW of installed onshore wind capacity is achieved by 2030, in line with the top of the Clean Power Action Plan range for onshore wind. GOV.UK
• [New] The relatively early deployment of onshore wind in the UK means that growing numbers of wind farms are expected to come offline in the next decade. GOV.UK
• [New] The increased deployment of onshore wind will increase economic opportunities by providing new skills and job opportunities and strengthening UK supply chains. GOV.UK
• [New] Data collected via the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce suggests that it is not uncommon for onshore wind projects to receive grid connection offers that are beyond 2030 or, in some instances, beyond 2035. GOV.UK
• [New] In addition to the capacity in the Current Policy Delivery scenarios, the most optimistic scenario shows the potential of increasing onshore wind deployment through policies aimed at strengthening deployment in England and Wales, e.g. GOV.UK
• [New] The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan stated that to decarbonise the power sector by 2030, 27 to 29 GW of onshore wind will be needed within GB. GOV.UK
• [New] We will work to unlock 27 to 29 GW of onshore wind by 2030 across GB - around 10 to 1 2GW more than would have been deployed under historic growth rates, with England contributing around 2GW by 2030. GOV.UK
• [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] 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] 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] 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] 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] Geopolitical tensions and extreme weather conditions are impacting natural gas prices, with traders monitoring Iran's response to Washington's actions and the potential for supply disruptions. 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] Up to 2 4GW of new nuclear capacity is planned in the UK by 2050, backed by £20bn of investment in Sizewell C and the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor development being led by Great British Energy - Nuclear. Electricity Info

Last updated: 06 July 2025