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] To meet global climate goals and deliver energy for all, clean energy investment must more than triple by 2030, and much of it must go to emerging and developing economies. United Nations
• [New] Key Insight: The Salton Sea region could become a global template for critical mineral extraction-combining energy, battery, and environmental value in a single project model. Farmonaut
• [New] To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, abandon coal, oil and gas, and slow global warming, humanity must already begin transitioning to green energy. TV BRICS
• [New] Thanks to the substantial investment opportunities outlined by the AGES 2026 summit, Africa is preparing to welcome a surge in new energy developments that will leverage the international financing support at the AGES 2026 summit. Energies Media
• [New] The investing opportunities have been separated into several classifications, with the 'Energy: Powering Africa's Green Transformation' class set to offer a new investment opportunity for the development of the African green energy sector. Energies Media
• [New] Experts expect global wind power capacity to nearly double by 2030, putting turbines at the center of the future energy system. EcoPortal.net
• [New] Schneider Electric and EDP have jointly initiated EDGE Transition, a global accelerator that will empower social entrepreneurs delivering clean, affordable energy solutions and inclusive economic opportunities in underserved communities. The Nation Newspaper
• [New] Google has signed a deal with Kairos Power for energy from multiple small modular reactors, with up to 500 megawatts expected by 2035. Carbon Credits
• [New] We expect 6.5% annual earnings growth for most utilities through 2030, based on secular trends such as clean energy growth, data center energy demand, manufacturing onshoring, and economy-wide electrification. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] European governments including Germany, Britain and Denmark will reinforce their plans to massively expand wind power projects on Monday, despite U.S. President Donald Trump stepping up criticism of their green energy agenda, a draft declaration due to be signed by government leaders showed. MarineLink
• [New] India has one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sectors due to government programs aiming for 500 GW of potential by 2030. Motilal Oswal
• [New] Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is planning a global renewable energy portfolio of 100 gigawatts by 2030. JD Supra
• [New] Achieving net-zero targets in emerging markets demands a massive scale-up in renewable energy investments, estimated at $1 trillion per year by 2030. Council Fire
• [New] By 2026, breakthroughs across energy, data science, materials, and infrastructure are expected to significantly reshape the global climate landscape, often outpacing regulatory frameworks. Mexico Business
• [New] Energy reliability shifts focus to nuclear and fuel cells, creating $500 B + 2026 capex and volatile opportunities in power infrastructure. Ainvest
• [New] The LPWAN segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 25.2% over the forecast period, owing to Europe's push for energy-efficient monitoring in legacy and remote facilities. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Bloomberg New Energy Finance is relatively more bullish, expecting 17% annual growth in both power generation and installed capacity in its Economic Transition Scenario. ING Think
• [New] The U.S. is forecast to add more clean energy capacity in 2026 than any year in its history, with the Energy Information Administration predicting the 2025 record will be beaten in both 2026 and 2027. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Massachusetts invested $2.1 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce to expand apprenticeships across healthcare, manufacturing, clean energy, and life sciences sectors. Apprenticeship.com
• [New] A quick transition to clean energy could save the global economy trillions of dollars because the more renewable energy technology being made, the cheaper it becomes. JD Supra
• [New] By 2050, electricity demand will have grown by more than 50% in the U.S; energy storage, wind, and solar generation will increase by 300%; and renewables are predicted to exceed 50% of generation capacity in Western U.S., New York, and Southeast. FABTECH

Last updated: 26 January 2026