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 carbon neutrality is to be achieved by 2050, global investment in clean energy will have to triple worldwide and $2.2 to $2.8 trillion per year will be needed for the energy and climate transition in developing and emerging countries. France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• [New] The successful execution of the ITER project could herald a new era in energy production, with fusion technology playing a pivotal role in addressing global energy demands. Rude Baguette
• [New] While global demand for clean energy is projected to triple by 2030, the near-term landscape is fraught with challenges that test the resilience of the solar industry and its investors. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] Supply chain disruptions are expected as companies like Enphase Energy, which source components domestically, may gain an advantage over firms dependent on foreign suppliers. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] The U.S. solar industry is facing a turbulent crossroads as a recent Senate amendment to the 2025 budget reconciliation bill threatens to upend the progress made under the Inflation Reduction Act and cast a shadow over the renewable energy landscape. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] The global shift toward renewable energy sources creates opportunities for businesses to reduce environmental impact while achieving cost savings. Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies
• [New] Onshore wind will play an essential role in Clean Power by 2030, leading to a more secure and affordable energy system, and creating new economic opportunities and jobs across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] After two decades of stagnation, electricity demand in the U.S. is projected to double over the next 20 years, with nearly 80% of that new demand expected to be met with renewable energy. Pulse by Antom.la
• [New] Digital twins could offer governments a real opportunity to ensure that they are deploying their finite resources in a way that accelerates the energy transition, increases economic growth, builds resilience, and helps to navigate global disruptions. McKinsey & Company
• [New] As global efforts accelerate to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiencies and strengthen energy security, the use of small modular reactors on floating platforms could offer a viable alternative. MarineLink
• [New] Amazon + Talen Energy Amazon signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Talen Energy for 1,920 MW of nuclear energy to run data centers in Pennsylvania through 2042. Cognitive Energy LLC
• [New] Tidal stream power offers a significant opportunity for the world to diversify its energy mix whilst reducing its carbon footprint, a key target for governments around the world. PR Newswire UK
• [New] Removing import taxes on essential solar components is crucial given India's goal of producing 50% of its energy from renewable sources, with 80% expected to come from solar power. Economic Times
• [New] Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell's Building Automation segment shared: As lithium-ion battery use grows rapidly across data centers, EV infrastructure and grid-scale energy storage, the risk of fire is increasing in parallell. Fire & Safety Journal Americas
• [New] Any wider escalation into the GCC region could affect energy prices, and may have repercussions for inflation globally. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The future of nuclear energy in Scotland will likely be shaped by government policy, public opinion and energy demand. Dundee and Angus Chamber
• [New] With demand for li-ion batteries expected to grow by over 30% annually through 2030 to greater than $400 billion, battery safety solutions are increasingly critical for sectors ranging from renewable energy to cloud computing. Automation.com
• [New] Natural gas futures dropped due to concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, leading to fears of potential disruptions in energy supplies. morpher.com
• [New] Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly strikes on gas facilities, raised concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies, contributing to the bullish movement. morpher.com
• [New] Up to 2 4GW of new nuclear capacity is planned in the UK by 2050, backed by £20bn of investment in Sizewell C and the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor development being led by Great British Energy - Nuclear. Electricity Info
• [New] The updated Belgian hydrogen strategy is developed in the context of achieving full decarbonization with only renewable energy in the energy mix by 2050. European Hydrogen Observatory
• [New] There is a material opportunity for GB Energy to play a role in delivering industrial benefit for the UK because there are gaps in the supply chain where there is an opportunity for GBE to play a role in that inflection point between the public and private sector. Solar Power Portal
• [New] An independent study from 2021 commissioned by the British Department for Energy Security and Net Zero estimated that SBSP could generate up to ten gigawatts of electricity by 2050, a quarter of the UK's current electricity demand, creating 143,000 jobs as part of a multi-billion pound industry. Orbital Today

Last updated: 07 July 2025