Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] As the global economy accelerates its transition to clean energy and advanced technologies, demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements will intensify. Investment Monitor
• [New] In 2026, leading firms will be aggressively diversifying their sourcing, investing in advanced recycling technologies, and using blockchain or similar tools to demand transparency and avoid materials linked to unethical labour practices. Astra Canyon Group
• [New] Joint research with the University of New South Wales on SFOS technology targets the next generation of ultra-high-efficiency concepts, with long-term development potential toward efficiency levels beyond 40%. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• [New] In 2026 and the years ahead, sustainable technology strategies will be defined not only by efficiency, but by intent: minimizing unnecessary digital clutter and treating content as a long-term asset rather than a disposable resource. Fotoware
• [New] At CES 2026, TechForce will present its full suite of proprietary robotics technologies, including newly developed platforms designed to increase operational efficiency, improve service speed, and drive incremental revenue for enterprise and multi-location customers. GlobeNewswire
• [New] As the office of Energy Research and Development's ongoing flagship funding program, the Energy Innovation Program advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada maintain a competitive, reliable and affordable energy system while transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Global Renewable News
• [New] Clean-energy technology markets could reach $640 billion a year by 2030, accelerating trade in green goods and services. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• [New] AI data centers have become the dominant demand signal for 24/7 clean power, forcing tech firms to adopt Bring Your Own Power strategies as grid interconnection queues stretch to 2030. ADI Analytics
• [New] The International Energy Agency projects mineral demand for clean energy technologies could represent 30% of total global mineral demand by 2030, up from approximately 8% in 2020. Discovery Alert
• [New] The accelerating global energy transition has exposed critical vulnerabilities in mineral supply chains that threaten to constrain clean technology deployment at unprecedented scales. Discovery Alert
• [New] Chile retains technical capability through remaining producers such as ASA and could return to higher-quality domestic output if long-term investment materializes. FastMarkets
• [New] Emissions from the oil and gas sector - which is increasing production - will stay flat through to 2035 in the current policy scenario, which includes methane regulations, industrial carbon price, clean fuel requirements and increased deployment of carbon capture and storage technologies. Prince Albert Daily Herald - Prince Albert's only local
• [New] By 2026, integrated pump technologies are projected to increase irrigation efficiency by 35% in sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Clean technologies will continue to dominate new energy deployments in 2026, both in the U.S. and globally. Yale Climate Connections
• [New] By 2026, AI, cloud computing, and clean energy technologies will create major investment opportunities. Carbon Credits
• [New] The UAE's Technology Innovation Institute is collaborating with Quantinuum to develop quantum algorithms that could revolutionize local logistics and materials discovery. Middle East Briefing
• [New] Across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East, exhibitions in 2026 will highlight the latest developments in construction machinery, materials such as concrete and asphalt, and advances in digitalization, automation and low-carbon technologies. KHL Group LLP
• [New] The Semiconductor Industry Association reports tens of thousands of open roles across design engineering, fabrication, materials science and technician disciplines, with shortages expected to intensify as new facilities become operational. DEV Community
• [New] Examples of 5G Advanced capabilities that are expected to be further developed in 6G include the integration of machine learning into RAN and core networks, energy efficiency, low latency, advanced MIMO techniques and satellite integration. Light Reading

Last updated: 25 January 2026