Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The European Green Deal's transport decarbonization targets require 90% emissions reduction by 2050-impossible without fundamental modal shift. Sustainability Atlas
• [New] Johnson Controls plans to present solutions targeting decarbonization and tighter thermal control in mission-critical environments, including data centers. RefIndustry
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Policy uncertainty, rising project costs and regulatory readiness gaps could divert capital away from Europe toward faster-moving markets in the Middle East and Asia, threatening jobs, infrastructure investment and long-term economic growth tied to decarbonization. Insurance Business
• [New] Aircraft Leasing Ireland's member firms are investing in research across a number of areas, including projects that could lead to more radical decarbonization of aviation through hydrogen and electric-powered flight. The Irish Times
• Transmission Upgrades: The $1.4 trillion energy infrastructure pipeline (2025-2030) prioritizes transmission expansion and distributed energy resources to stabilize grids under stress. Ainvest
• Sustainability decision making in 2026 will be shaped by a growing tension between near-term priorities (energy security, affordability, geopolitical risk) and longer-term realities (climate adaptation, decarbonization, resource constraints). Nasdaq
• Sustained policy support, coupled with demand creation across fertilizers, refining, and export-driven industries, will position India as a global hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia, driving decarbonization and industrial growth. The Indian Express
• Over the next few years, decarbonization will shift from a collection of individual initiatives to a defining factor in how companies design, operate and govern their supply chains. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
• Decarbonization: Electrification, renewable energy, and low-carbon fleet conversion will further lower mining's environmental footprint by 2030. Farmonaut
• The energy transition narrative has evolved beyond the early-2020s focus on decarbonization alone, shifting toward a more pragmatic emphasis on energy security, affordability, and industrial competitiveness. Morningstar, Inc.
• Governments, investors, customers, and global supply chains increasingly expect companies to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization and ESG goals. Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited
• Additional water demand from associated decarbonization projects could reach 860 million liters per day (plus or minus 150 million liters) by 2050. Mirage News
• Masdar reached 65 GW of global clean energy capacity as part of its drive toward a 100 GW target by 2030, reflecting the UAE's commitment to renewable energy expansion and decarbonization. Nasser Saidi & Associates

Last updated: 08 February 2026