Our Scans · (LF.7) 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] Global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030. WPHM
• [New] Plans are to add more than 17 gigawatts of solar and 7.6 gigawatts of battery energy storage during the next decade, which could boost solar to around 35% of FPL's power generation mix by 2034, up from roughly 9% today. / USA tradingkey.com
• [New] India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar power playing a central role in the energy transition. Law Prep Tutorial
• [New] South Africa has a tremendous opportunity to become both a hub for petroleum as well as critical player in the energy transition. African Energy Chamber
• [New] ScottishPower has secured £600 million for a subsea interconnector that will transfer Scotland's renewable wind energy to English demand centers by 2034, reinforcing a resilient grid crucial for green construction and eco-friendly construction projects. Whole Life Carbon
• [New] Several countries pledge to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, a commitment reflected in national strategies that emphasize solar, wind, and grid integration, creating clear pathways for electrolyzer expansion. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Global energy demand continues to grow, and oil and gas will remain essential for decades. SLB
• [New] Green hydrogen - the cornerstone of net zero strategies around the world - could fail in becoming a truly sustainable fuel unless countries rapidly decarbonise their energy grids. The University of Sheffield
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a funding opportunity of $171.5 million to support next-generation geothermal field-scale tests for both electricity generation and exploration drilling to support characterization and potential confirmation of promising geothermal prospects. Energy.gov
• [New] Digital solutions have the potential to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15% by 2030 through optimized logistics, smart grids, and energy-efficient building management. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By 2026, solar and wind energy, alongside battery storage, is expected to outstrip fossil fuels in U.S. electricity generation capacity. Tesevo
• [New] The assessed capacity for solar power will exceed 250 gigawatts by 2026, while wind energy could surpass 100 GW. Tesevo
• [New] The widespread adoption of hydrovoltaics has the potential to revolutionize the global energy landscape, democratizing access to clean power and reducing reliance on traditional, carbon-intensive energy sources. GSAP News
• [New] Unlike conventional renewables, fusion energy offers continuous, high-density baseload power, positioning it as a cornerstone in the Fusion Energy for Net Zero Emissions 2050 roadmap. National Today
• [New] Enhanced geothermal in the US alone could provide up to 120 gigawatts of energy capacity - enough to power roughly 100 million homes. Energy Connects
• [New] Global energy and natural resources companies are not giving up on renewable energy investments, but more executives expect the world to reach net zero emissions by 2070 or later. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] China aims to increase non-fossil fuel energy usage to 30% of its total energy mix by 2035. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] Iran exports a small share of its natural gas, primarily to Iraq and Turkey, meaning disruptions will also affect regional energy consumption. Critical Threats
• In the energy sector, Kenya plans to expand electricity generation capacity by 10,000 megawatts, drawing from renewable sources such as geothermal, solar, wind and hydropower. The Star
• Energy companies will spend $713 billion on grid digitalization over the next six years. Matterport
• The International Energy Agency forecasts a rise in data-centre electricity consumption to 600 TWh by 2026. Environmental Finance

Last updated: 30 March 2026