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] Airbus and Renault have a joint R&D agreement targeting roughly double current energy densities to enable hybrid and electric medium-haul aircraft by the 2030s. New Atlas
• [New] Kuantyrov highlighted opportunities in renewable energy, citing Kazakhstan's wind and solar potential and ongoing efforts to develop a green hydrogen industry. The Astana Times
• [New] Renewables will become the largest global energy source, used for almost 45% of electricity generation by 2030. Insurance Journal
• [New] The number of vessels using alternative energy solutions, including battery and hybrid systems, is expected to nearly double between 2024 and 2028 based on the current orderbook. MarineLink
• [New] CFS, which is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and other firms including Helion Energy in Everett, Washington, and TAE Technologies in Foothill Ranch, California, say that they will deliver commercial fusion plants by the early 2030s. Electricity Info
• [New] By 2028 GDP growth gradually normalises as energy price pressures fade and wages catch up to some extent after the initial decline in real incomes. European Central Bank
• [New] If energy disruptions persist and oil averages $115 per barrel, global growth could slow to 2.1% while inflation could rise to 4.4%. The Times Of India
• [New] To fully exploit the potential of an emerging AI revolution, America is going to need an energy revolution to power digital infrastructure, especially data centers. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] As offshore wind energy infrastructure expands across Europe, a parallel opportunity for large-scale seaweed farming could be emerging. CNS Media
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy 's Hydrogen Earthshot program targets green hydrogen production cost of US$ 1/kg by 2031, catalyzing US$ 9.5 billion in public investment under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The latest Economic Forecast from the Confederation of British Industry has revised down its expectations for UK growth, warning that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and higher energy costs are set to weigh on households and businesses through 2027. CBI
• [New] The energy price spike is now raising inflation and generating a sharp squeeze on household purchasing power that could intensify if the Middle East conflict keeps the strait of Hormuz closed. The Guardian
• [New] Renewable energy employment worldwide is set to grow from 12.7m jobs in 2022 to 42m by 2050. Positive News
• [New] By 2030, the clean energy supply capacity for AI computing power infrastructure will significantly increase, while the application of AI in the energy sector will also improve. / China Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Energy engineers worldwide are working on various new technologies that could help to limit greenhouse gas emissions on Earth and address climate change. phys.org
• Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will produce enough stable, affordable and low carbon energy to power a million homes for at least 60 years - more than any other SMR. Rolls-Royce SMR

Last updated: 15 June 2026