Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] As companies move beyond pure reporting requirements, 2026 will mark a shift back to sustainability's original purpose: generating business value through strategic decarbonization. SupplyChainBrain
• [New] The cost-of-capital gap is more than a development issue; it is a structural constraint on global decarbonization and therefore a driver of systemic financial risk. David Carlin's Digest: Your Guide to a Changing World
• [New] Regular dialog can help anticipate regulatory changes, manage emerging risks such as decarbonization requirements, and ensure that Kenya's maritime framework evolves in step with global trends rather than reacting belatedly to them. The Coast Media Group
• [New] The European Union's goals for sustainable mobility and decarbonization are at risk without stable investment and a more coherent regulatory framework, according to the 2025 Annual Report of UNIFE, the organization representing manufacturers and suppliers in the European rail sector. Railway PRO
• [New] ComEd's rebates include substantial funding opportunities for EV fleets including support to school districts that are proactively working to reduce emissions and achieve decarbonization goals by electrifying their school bus fleets. Stock Titan
• [New] WSC's EU Shipping Decarbonisation Report, released in 2025, estimates that the maritime sector alone could uptake 14.4m tonnes of oil equivalent of renewable fuels by 2035. Watson Farley & Williams LLP
• [New] Ukraine's counter-strategy will likely emphasize distributed energy infrastructure and accelerated domestic cruise missile production, while Western partners face pressure to expedite long-range strike capabilities currently delayed until late 2026. Drone Warfare
• [New] OATI can project clean energy businesses to maintain a strong growth trajectory in 2026, fueled by the favorable economics of renewables, the expanding deployment of battery energy storage, and the adoption of distributed energy solutions alongside advanced digital technologies, such as AI. OATI
• [New] Located at the heart of India's aluminium hub, IBAAS-2026 will focus on current industry challenges, technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, decarbonization and future growth opportunities in the global aluminium industry. alcircle
• [New] Technology sector growth in climate solutions creates domestic economic opportunities whilst contributing to global decarbonization efforts. Discovery Alert
• [New] The oil and gas sector in 2026 will increasingly rely on integrated CCUS models, digital-first project design, and data-driven emissions intelligence to meet decarbonization goals. Frost & Sullivan
• [New] Disruptive Technologies: Carbon capture, hydrogen, and AI-driven asset optimization are redefining leadership and creating new opportunities for decarbonization. Frost & Sullivan
• [New] The Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter, a voluntary agreement by 56 of the world's leading publicly traded and national oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil, Shell and Aramco, pledged to reduce their collective methane emissions intensity to 0.2% by 2030. Inside Climate News
• [New] The Union Budget for 2026-27 has laid out a major public funding commitment to accelerate carbon capture technologies across India's most emission-intensive industries, signalling a decisive policy shift towards industrial decarbonization. Urban Acres
• The major industry themes impacting the power sector in 2026 will be electric vehicles, energy storage, energy transition, hydrogen, nuclear, renewable energy, smart grid, carbon emissions, and distributed generation. GlobeNewswire
• Microgrid capacity could grow by 20% annually through 2026, with companies like Bloom Energy deploying solid-oxide fuel cells for reliable, off-grid power in critical infrastructure. Ian Khan, Futurist Keynote - The High Energy Mind Shift
• While the global conversation around climate change often focuses on costs and constraints, Southeast Asia's green transition in 2026 presents genuine economic opportunities-if governments and businesses approach decarbonization strategically rather than viewing it merely as compliance burden. The Economy
• 2026 will be a defining year for storage's role as a foundational technology in grids dominated by variable renewable energy, supporting decarbonization while meeting the growing needs of large-scale electricity consumers. Energy-Storage.News
• The European Green Deal's transport decarbonization targets require 90% emissions reduction by 2050-impossible without fundamental modal shift. Sustainability Atlas
• Johnson Controls plans to present solutions targeting decarbonization and tighter thermal control in mission-critical environments, including data centers. RefIndustry
• Kuwait's State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has approved plans to develop up to 2 GW of solar power as part of its decarbonization strategy KPC has set a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 - and efforts to reduce electricity costs. Enerdata
• The growing emphasis on environmental regulations, such as the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2030 and 2050 decarbonization targets, further drives innovation and adoption of autonomous technologies that can contribute to achieving sustainability goals in the maritime industry. Polaris
• Rising demand for electric vehicles in the US and Europe, driven by government incentives and decarbonization efforts, is expected to boost product recalls and liability claims. Insurance Business

Last updated: 22 February 2026