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] The International Energy Agency expects renewable, especially solar, to grow faster than any other power source, driven by rising demand from data centers, electric vehicles, and air conditioning. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] The EU's 2050 climate goals and policies like the Renewable Energy Directive are pushing investment in clean energy. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] We project 19% order growth for Marine and Energy, essentially entirely driven by a large data center power plant order in the US in Q4. Inderes
• [New] The agreement between Algeria's Sonatrach and Saudi Arabia's Midad Energy is expected to strengthen Algeria's upstream hydrocarbon sector by increasing production capacity, particularly in natural gas, and attracting significant foreign investment. Dispatch Risk Advisory | Tunis, Tunisia
• [New] By partnering with a Gulf-based firm, Algeria could diversify its energy alliances beyond traditional European markets and foster broader economic and diplomatic cooperation within the Arab region. Dispatch Risk Advisory | Tunis, Tunisia
• [New] Battery costs at the beginning of 2026 were more than 30% higher than expected, while industrial energy prices sat roughly 80% above 2021 levels, and public charging costs can be as much as 140% higher than they were five years ago. Automotive Logistics
• [New] Globally, according to the International Energy Agency, through 2030, electricity consumption is projected to grow at least 2.5 times as fast as overall energy demand. Forvis Mazars
• [New] The energy sector is expected to see earnings recover in 2026, with sequential acceleration throughout the year, and forecasts are rising. investing.com
• [New] Portland General will receive regulatory approval for more clean energy projects in 2027. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] DTE plans to add energy storage to serve data centers. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] California's ambitious energy and environmental policies, including eliminating economywide carbon emissions by 2045, will require substantial infrastructure investment to electrify buildings and transportation. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Supporting Australia's energy transition AI infrastructure and new data centers should avoid increasing energy costs and are expected to support the shift toward sustainable energy. JD Supra
• [New] As the world looks to a future where clean, renewable energy sources reign supreme, the breakthrough in photocatalytic hydrogen production stands as a shining beacon of hope. MH News
• [New] The development of a scalable and efficient photocatalytic process for hydrogen production could significantly contribute to the global transition away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable energy future. QT News
• [New] In recent months, Ormat Technologies has outlined plans to add 149 MW of new capacity by the end of 2027, including 101 MW from geothermal projects, while committing US$ 180 million to build additional energy storage assets in the United States through 2028. Simply Wall St
• [New] The expansion of energy-efficient technologies and renewable generation - especially solar generation in China-indicates that the carbon intensity of electric grids will likely decline, negating some of the impact of rising electricity demand. Resources for the Future
• [New] The 2026 Iran war has already produced physical damage to manufacturing infrastructure, a global aluminium deficit that will persist through the year, and energy cost conditions in Europe that are structurally, not temporarily, elevated. Automotive Manufacturing Solutions
• [New] Sizewell C is projected to supply six million homes with nuclear energy, while the Teesside-based Lighthouse Green Fuels plant would become Europe's largest SAF facility. no2nuclearpower
• [New] Electricity use in transportation grows by a factor of 6 to 10 by 2050, rising to account for as much as 20% of the energy mix in BNEF ETS. Resources for the Future
• [New] Although no scenario envisions a tripling of nuclear energy by 2050, as more than a dozen nations have pledged, nuclear grows by 31% under the most bearish scenario (IEEJ Reference) and more than doubles under ambitious climate scenarios. Resources for the Future
• [New] Energy import dependence at 44%: The UK imports approximately 44% of its total energy consumption - a structural weakness that the House of Commons Library identified as the primary reason Britain is particularly exposed to the Hormuz disruption. US Recession News
• [New] Citi forecasts CATL's sales will grow 31% in 2026, with energy storage batteries jumping 45% and EV batteries rising 27%. youth4planet
• [New] By 2030, electric vehicles are no longer forecast to be an emerging alternative powertrain, but rather the default direction of the global automotive industry, reshaping manufacturing, energy systems, and consumer expectations. heycar

Last updated: 12 April 2026