Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Rising demand for critical battery minerals is expected to remain the primary growth driver, supported by accelerating electric vehicle production and the global transition toward clean energy technologies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Europe's infrastructure runway remains material: the Digital Decade targets 10,000 secure climate-neutral edge nodes and broad adoption of cloud-edge technology by 2030. KEN research
• [New] By 2030, Algeria aims for desalination to meet 60% of its water needs, complemented by advanced wastewater treatment technologies to better manage future climate challenges. iofs
• [New] By 2040, mineral demand from clean-energy technologies is expected to increase between twofold and fourfold. Natixis Investment Managers
• [New] Fastest-growing Segment: Other materials, including speciality polymers, rare earth-embedded components, and advanced composites, are expanding at 9% CAGR (2026-2033) as technology-intensive end-of-life streams from EVs and advanced electronics drive material diversification in processing. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Rise in power demand, accelerating net-zero pledges, and falling renewable technology costs are reshaping ASEAN's power and fuel mix, with clean energy already requiring US$ 200 Bn in regional investment by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By technology, the advanced treatment technologies segment is expanding at a significant CAGR of 8.5% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] The future of business will be shaped by technology, automation, sustainability, and global collaboration. primezentro.com
• [New] BMW Neue Klasse EVs: BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles are expected to introduce next-generation battery technology, improved efficiency, and advanced software systems. Business Fortune
• Moving the current average global efficiency rate of coal-fired power plants from 37.5% to 47.5% by deploying more advanced technology could cut 2 gigatons of CO2 emissions while allowing affordable energy for economic development and poverty reduction. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
• The kingdom's National Water Strategy 2030 allocates substantial resources toward irrigation modernization, with targets to improve agricultural water use efficiency by 40% through technology adoption. Market Data Forecast
• Australia has become a rooftop solar powerhouse, but millions of renters are still missing out on the technologies helping homeowners slash their energy bills - a gap which a new report says could be closed through mandatory minimum energy-efficiency standards for rental properties. SolarQuotes Blog
• Advanced signaling and interlocking technologies will enhance railway safety, operational efficiency, capacity and sustainability across several key Romanian rail corridors. Railway International
• Support efforts that align international counterproliferation activity with the evolving threat landscape, including engagement through the Australia Group to strengthen controls on biological materials, such as additional export controls on potential toxins, equipment and technologies. GOV.UK
• Fast-growing Region: Europe is expected to register the fastest growth in the upcoming period, owing to large-scale investments in hydrogen aviation technologies and supportive clean energy policies. Persistence Market Research
• The global demand for critical raw materials is projected to increase substantially, driven in part by the deployment of clean energy technologies. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• Technologies developed for sustaining life on Mars, including desiccation-resistant crops and efficient closed-loop life support systems, could improve sustainability on Earth. ScienceDaily
• Continued investments in connected packaging, IoT technologies, sustainable materials, AI-powered supply chain analytics, and digital packaging innovation will create substantial long-term growth opportunities as organizations increasingly modernize packaging systems and global supply chains. Pheonix Research
• The demand for synthetic sapphires and rubies in laser systems, aerospace components, and consumer electronics is projected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 8% through 2030, driven by technological advancements and the need for cost-effective, high-performance materials. Verified Market Reports
• Future growth will depend on technological innovations in biodegradable materials, regional manufacturing investments, and strategic partnerships with international brands to leverage global expertise and meet local preferences. Verified Market Reports
• Future growth will likely depend on innovations in sustainable materials, integration with digital technologies, and expanding export opportunities within Asia-Pacific markets. Verified Market Reports
• Hybrid multi-stage systems are expected to register the fastest growth through 2033 due to their ability to combine multiple treatment technologies within a single platform. Persistence Market Research
• Beyond LNG, EU-US cooperation could be expanded beyond LNG to include standard-setting for critical raw materials, key technologies and infrastructure (such as small modular reactors, carbon capture and storage, and grid technologies). Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

Last updated: 23 August 2026