Global Scans · Energy · Weekly Summary

• [New] As the global battery markets continue to evolve, sodium-ion batteries are expected to complement lithium-ion technologies, enhancing overall battery production capacity and supporting the energy transition. large-battery.xhltools.com
• [New] Government is committed to deploying 27-29 GW of onshore wind by 2030 in GB, building on the over 1 6GW of onshore wind of current UK capacity. Addleshaw Goddard
• [New] Batteries are central to Europe's green transition - powering electric vehicles, storing renewable energy, and supporting the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Innovation News Network
• [New] The Government of Bihar has announced the launch of the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy 2025, which has set a target to develop 23.97 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity and 6.1 GWh of energy storage by FY 2029-30. Energetica India Magazine, India Energy News, Renewable Energy News, Conventional Power Generation, Companies Guide...
• [New] Backed by indigenous R&D, global OEM interest, and a push for industrial decarbonization, SMRs could play a transformative role in India's energy mix. Research and Markets
• [New] The Port of Amsterdam is proud to host innovations which have the potential to accelerate the energy transition, such as the Oceans of Energy floating solar concept. Global Renewable News
• [New] The project, expected to begin operations in Q1 2026, will contribute to developing the clean energy value chain and attracting related industries, reinforcing Oman's position as a regional hub for renewable energy and green industries. Times of Oman
• [New] Floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver lasting economic and social value for Wales. The Crown Estate
• [New] The CCC assumes that offshore wind in 2030 will cost less than half the value of contracts awarded for fixed bottom offshore wind in last year's Allocation Round 6. Watts up with that?
• [New] The RFI suggests procurement of an anticipated minimum of 2,600 megawatts of offshore wind generation coordinated with local and private investments in New York-based offshore wind supply chain infrastructure through a pre-qualification process. Nyserda
• [New] In recent years Finland has made significant efforts to improve the greenhouse gas inventory of the land use sector, which means that very likely another technical adjustment to the forest reference level will be made before 2027. Maa- ja metsatalousministerio
• [New] Oil India will supply up to 900,000 SCMD of natural gas from its Rajasthan fields to GAIL, who will transport it for electricity generation by RRVUNL. Economic Times
• [New] Offshore wind has a unique opportunity to not only support the energy transition but also become the first marine industry to make a net-positive contribution to large-scale ecosystem restoration. Utrecht University
• [New] Thousands of UK jobs will be created as French energy firm EDF confirms today it will take a 12.5% stake in Sizewell C - in a major boost for UK growth and energy security. Electricity Info
• [New] Woodside Energy recognizes the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions and is actively pursuing opportunities to integrate renewable energy into its existing operations. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] While the U.S. has seen a recent uptick in announced solar manufacturing capacity (with some estimates around ~50 GW of module capacity by 2026), it's uncertain whether there will be enough compliant product to meet demand. Sunhub Blog | Solar Energy News, Guides & Resources
• [New] Because of the challenges of climate change and energy security, nuclear reactors with a capacity of 1,500 GW could be built in Lithuania. The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
• [New] Vietnam needs a partner that will prioritise its decarbonization and access to affordable and ready-to-be deployed solutions to make the most of its clean energy potential. Energy Tracker Asia
• [New] With renewables being the cheapest source of new power in countries comprising two-thirds of the global population and responsible for 90% of electricity generation, switching to renewables will help Southeast Asian countries ease the burden of fossil fuel subsidies on their economies. Energy Tracker Asia
• [New] South Korea's misplaced faith in fossil fuels could create a vicious cycle of spiralling energy costs, derailed decarbonization progress and loss of opportunities as investors back the transition to renewable energy. Energy Tracker Asia
• [New] Japan needs to boost offshore wind power generation to meet decarbonization goals, as current targets of 10 GW by 2030 and 45 GW by 2040 are deemed insufficient. Energy Tracker Asia
• While costs may fall as zero-emission energy sources are expanded, energy in Europe will remain expensive relative to other regions, particularly developing countries with much richer endowments of wind, hydro and solar energy. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• Onshore wind deployment has the potential to create high-quality jobs across the UK. GOV.UK

Last updated: 13 July 2025