Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Beijing will advance the ecosystem for industries including clean energy technology, new energy vehicles, robotics and commercial aerospace. chinadailyhk
• [New] Advanced nuclear technology could revolutionise how we power industry and propel the AI data center boom - delivering more clean energy and jobs. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Consensus estimates project 14% S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026 led by the technology and materials (+21%) sectors, while early 2027 figures suggest that earnings growth will broaden to other sectors. ATB Financial
• [New] The next decade will be characterized not by radical change but by steady execution - smarter operations, data-driven sustainability, and technology that delivers tangible productivity improvements. Packaging Technology Today
• [New] The growing emphasis on environmental regulations, such as the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2030 and 2050 decarbonization targets, further drives innovation and adoption of autonomous technologies that can contribute to achieving sustainability goals in the maritime industry. Polaris
• [New] Emerging water treatment technologies 2026 are centered on three core outcomes: higher water efficiency, improved compliance, and lower operational risk. Water Treatment Supply
• [New] The efficiency of photovoltaic cells will continue to improve, particularly through the combination of silicon and perovskite-based technologies, which are beginning to consolidate as one of the most relevant technological advances shaping the future of solar energy over the next decade. Mondragon Assembly
• [New] Distributed processing networks across U.S., Nordic, and Canadian facilities create strategic depth that prevents single-country disruption from compromising allied access to critical materials essential for defence applications and civilian technology manufacturing. Discovery Alert
• [New] The project, representing a 205 MW order from the State Electricity Commission (SEC) of Victoria, will use the latest turbine technology mounted on 168-metre hub heights to maximise energy capture and operational efficiency. Green Review
• [New] By making government investments in both the improvement of infrastructure through intelligent rail technologies, the capacity and efficiency of the French urban rail transit system will be enhanced. SkyQuest Technology Consulting
• [New] As technologies continue to advance and policy support expands, recycled asphalt is expected to transition from an alternative material to a mainstream component of road construction worldwide. alcircle
• [New] Honeywell's modular technology will enable Commonwealth LNG to expedite project timelines, simplify execution, mitigate construction risks and enhance production efficiency to meet increasing energy demand. datainsightsconsultancy
• [New] In 2026, efficiency will come from leveraging technologies that operate as a connected, intelligent ecosystem with a real-time view across the entire supply chain. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Smart grid technology has become a critical enabler of the clean energy transition in 2026, with investment needing to more than double through 2030 to meet net-zero targets. Programming Helper
• [New] The Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits program - a $93 billion commitment spanning 2024 through 2035 to support business investment in clean technologies. BOMCAS Canada
• [New] EQONIC, a UK-based battery technology company, has made a breakthrough that could redefine the energy storage industry by lowering material costs and making energy storage more affordable. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The coming years will see continued scaling, improved materials, and broader adoption as memristor technology proves its value across diverse applications. Programming Helper
• [New] High-efficiency motors are mature, but only account for one-quarter of industrial motors; technological improvements could save more electricity globally than the entirety of demand from data centers. RMI
• [New] With enhanced materials, bespoke solutions, and more sophisticated sales channels, industry leaders are aligning their strategies to harness opportunities driven by technological advances and changing consumer requirements worldwide. Yahoo Finance
• Clean energy - defined broadly to include renewables, electrification technologies, efficiency measures and storage - have the potential to replace three-quarters of existing fossil fuel demand globally. Forbes
• Hydrogen transport infrastructure is developing at half the pace of other clean technologies, creating a bottleneck that could put billions in clean energy investment at risk, new research from Heriot-Watt University shows. Heriot-Watt University
• Critical material recovery markets demonstrate robust growth trajectories with compound annual growth rates approaching 9.2% through 2046, creating investment opportunities in recycling infrastructure and technology development. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 08 February 2026