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] By unlocking the potential of commercial nuclear energy and easing restrictions on North Sea oil and gas, Britain can secure affordable, reliable energy from its own resources. Electricity Info
• [New] India's energy security remains a priority as it balances coal dependency with ambitious renewable energy goals, including the National Green Hydrogen Mission to produce five million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. United States Department of State
• [New] Renewable energy demand for road transport is projected to rise more than 2 EJ, reaching 8% of total road subsector energy use by 2030. IEA
• [New] With greater use of renewable electricity, liquid biofuels, biogases and renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels, renewable energy consumption in transport is expected to rise 50% by 2030. IEA
• [New] With projections pointing toward 7 terawatts of capacity by 2030, the solar industry remains on track to become the world's primary source of new energy. Arka
• [New] Establishing silicon recovery infrastructure will support a circular economy, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and align with India's Make in India, clean energy and sustainability goals. Swinburne University of Technology
• [New] Despite a growing trend of dam removals to preserve and restore ecology and indigenous ways of life, small hydropower projects have the potential to contribute more to a renewable energy future because they can be reliable, flexible and cost-effective. UMaine News
• [New] Battery Management Systems (BMS): Advanced BMS will become more prevalent, enhancing battery life and performance through smarter energy management and predictive analytics. eszoneo.com
• [New] Renewable energy investments could generate additional premiums from the energy sector of $237 billion by 2035 if countries deliver on their renewable energy targets. Oxbow Partners
• [New] Economically, the continuing ramifications of the Russo-Ukrainian conflicts, particularly the strategic use of nuclear facilities like Zaporizhzhia, might push European countries towards accelerated energy diversification strategies. OpenTools
• [New] The funds, directed through the Department of Energy, will support construction of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, which is set to become the largest lithium source in the western hemisphere. Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] The International Energy Agency projected a global oversupply of nearly 4 million barrels per day in 2026, up 18% from last month, as OPEC + boosts production. Marcellus Drilling News
• [New] Countries committed to tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels
• [New] EEI member companies are projected to invest $208 billion in 2025 to make the energy grid smarter, stronger, more efficient, and more secure. PRG
• [New] The US has set out plans to marshal the forces of the public and private sectors as it bids to provide the scientific and technological foundation to support a competitive US fusion energy industry and commercialization by the mid-2030s. The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
• [New] Nuclear energy stocks have growth potential in 2025 due to increasing clean energy demand and new technology. XS
• [New] Globally, installed storage capacity is expected to increase tenfold by 2035, matching the explosive rise in solar and wind energy and cementing batteries as the backbone of the clean energy transition. Climate Tech Venture Review
• [New] Cost declines of around 90% have made storage one of the fastest-evolving assets in energy, and forecasts suggest global battery-storage volumes could increase by two-thirds in 2025 and grow several-fold by 2030. Forbes
• [New] Thousands more North Sea workers will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into jobs in the sustainable energy sector - thanks to an £18 million boost in funding. The Scottish Government
• [New] Oil and gas workers will be able to benefit from £20 million from the UK and Scottish Governments for bespoke careers training in clean energy roles. North Wales Chronicle
• [New] Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders. GOV.UK
• [New] The British Government publishes first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for clean energy mission, with over 400,000 extra jobs by 2030. Strategic Energy Europe
• A Chinese energy company plans to build the UK's largest wind turbine manufacturing facility at Ardersier in the Scottish Highlands. Electricity Info

Last updated: 26 October 2025