Our Scans · (LF.7) Affordable and Clean Energy · Weekly Summary

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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] If Australia does eventually produce 100% of its energy from renewable sources (it will be a long and expensive journey to get there), you would think it would reduce the risk of Australia being caught up in future global energy shocks. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Oil would continue to account for about 30% of the global energy mix by 2050, and forecast 23% growth in primary energy demand by then. Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev
• [New] Looking Ahead: Urban Living in 2030 By 2030, Indian cities could feature homes that automatically optimize lighting and temperature, generate solar power efficiently, manage waste, and support renewable-energy-powered mobility. realtyplusmag
• [New] Hyundai confirmed that its first customer-focused V2G pilot programme in Korea will go live by the end of 2025, beginning on Jeju Island, a region known for its high renewable-energy adoption. EVMechanica
• [New] As demand for energy storage solutions rises, the Indo-Japan JV will help diversify and stabilize the global supply chain for battery materials. Chemical Industry Digest
• [New] Against the backdrop of current global trends, Viet Nam-EU cooperation faces a wide horizon of opportunities in circular economy development, renewable energy, semiconductors, satellite technology and digital transformation. Nhan Dan Online
• [New] Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for the coal-dependent country to transition entirely to renewable energy by 2035. ST
• [New] China has figured out that clean energy and renewables are the way forward, because they will ultimately prove to be cheaper and more profitable. Electricity Info
• [New] Global demand for zinc, silver and lead is forecast to rise roughly 10-25 percent by 2035, driven by industrial growth, electrification and renewable energy expansion. SME Studios - Jobs of Tomorrow
• [New] Over the next decade, green hydrogen will transition from a promising alternative to a fundamental pillar of global energy systems. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Projects such as the DEWA Smart Grid and Dubai Silicon Oasis support energy efficiency, helping the UAE aim for 75% clean energy by 2050. Businessday NG
• [New] New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has set one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects, which hopes that almost 70% of energy will be generated by renewable sources. ECO News
• [New] As global energy systems move toward decentralization and digitization, smart meters will play a central role in enabling sustainable energy distribution and consumption. openpr
• [New] Solar photovoltaics and wind energy are cost-effective in many regions, but their introduction faces integration challenges that are slowing further growth: annual capacity growth for solar PV will average 540 gigawatts until 2035, roughly matching the growth seen in 2024. International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine
• [New] The global partners aim to implement the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge: to add or refurbish 25 million kilometers of power lines and create 1,500 gigawatts of storage capacity by 2030. BMUKN
• [New] The Freeport will boost UK production of clean energy and sustainable fuels, including offshore wind energy. GOV.UK
• [New] The RESPs will play a key role in helping to establish a secure, affordable and clean energy system, one that underpins economic growth and sustainability in communities across Great Britain. Osborne Clarke
• Buyers in global markets - from Japan to the EU - are increasingly seeking low-emission natural gas, and Canada's 2025 budget acknowledges that to compete internationally, Canada will need to reduce its carbon intensity to meet the growing demand from global markets for lower-emissions energy. Environmental Defense Fund
• Canada's methane regulations, once finalized, could create 34,000 new jobs across the country-supporting manufacturing in the east and energy services in the west. Environmental Defense Fund
• Passing the methane regulations will help maintain Canada's reputation as a responsible energy supplier. Environmental Defense Fund
• The resource-poor nation now wants to revive atomic energy to reduce its heavy dependence on fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and meet growing energy needs from artificial intelligence. / Japan AFP
• Promoting a circular economy in the UK will support the UK's wider commitment to circularity in global supply chains, and efforts through the Global Clean Power Alliance, a multilateral initiative to speed up the clean energy transition. GOV.UK

Last updated: 01 December 2025