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] Eindhoven's AI-chip startup Euclyd burst into the spotlight in 2025 with a bold promise: 100 × more energy-efficient AI compute and a clean-sheet chip architecture that could finally give Europe its own Nvidia. IO+
• [New] The world will be better off once the gradual shift away from conventional energy generation resources has been completed, but for now, nuclear energy will serve a vital purpose for clean energy production. Energies Media
• [New] Newcleo has outlined its energy roadmap for the nuclear sector by stating that the first non-nuclear precursor prototype of its reactor in Italy is expected to be ready by 2026. Energies Media
• [New] A new NMC4 battery generation, unveiled at the UITP Summit 2025 and available from 2026, delivers nearly 13% higher energy density and ranges of up to 600 km with fast charging capability up to 300 kW. Automotive World
• [New] Polar Night Energy is the prime contractor for the Verks sand battery project, with construction due to start in early 2026 and be completed in the summer of 2027. GIGAZINE
• [New] Of the £108 Ofgem says will be added to energy bills, £48 will be for gas and £60 for electricity. BBC News
• [New] The Black Sea has become a flashpoint for energy transport risks, with both attacks on vessels and pipeline disruptions threatening global oil supply. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] The International Energy Agency reversed its previous peak oil prediction, now acknowledging that oil demand will likely grow through 2050. Marcellus Drilling News
• [New] Global LNG demand is projected to rise by approximately 60% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia and the increasing energy demands of artificial intelligence. FinancialContent
• [New] At COP 28, 200 countries made a landmark pledge to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030, and over 20 countries pledged to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050. IEA
• [New] Renewable energy sources, primarily solar photovoltaic and wind, will play a much larger role in energy systems in the coming decades. International Liberty Institute
• [New] The Department of Energy gave a combined $800 million to two projects to build what could be the United States' first commercial small modular reactors. Heatmap News
• [New] Nuclear startup Hadron Energy, which has announced plans to go public, is seeking regulatory approval in the US and is targeting first deployment in 2029 with ambition to expand in the UK and Canada. The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 08 December 2025