Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, Europe will accelerate technologies that cut emissions, increase energy independence and improve efficiency. Kaila by Zabala Innovation
• [New] The transition to sodium battery manufacturing presents significant potential for Europe, fostering technological sovereignty, energy independence and sustainability. European Economic and Social Committee
• [New] Digitalization, automation, and AI are becoming core components of new operating models in construction, and in 2026, we expect accelerated adoption of technologies that enhance predictability, efficiency, and sustainability while strengthening overall competitiveness. The QMJ Group Ltd
• [New] By 2026, embedding strategic foresight into decision-making will be vital for organizations striving for sustainability, growth, and resilience amid rapid technological and societal change. Mosaic
• [New] CES 2026 launches in Las Vegas as the CTA forecasts U.S. consumer tech spending will reach $565 billion, driven by AI, sustainability, and omnichannel retail innovations. Doing Business in Bentonville
• [New] In 2027, EPL lawsuits will increasingly target the AI model itself, requiring employers to demonstrate that the technology they hire has been vetted for transparency and unbiased training material. Founder Shield
• [New] By 2026, AI technologies will emphasize efficiency through hardware-aware models and domain-specific systems, enabling broader business adoption without deep technical expertise. Grokipedia
• [New] The mineral demand required by clean energy technologies to achieve the Paris Agreement goals will quadruple over the next 15 years. WITA
• [New] OATI can project clean energy businesses to maintain a strong growth trajectory in 2026, fueled by the favorable economics of renewables, the expanding deployment of battery energy storage, and the adoption of distributed energy solutions alongside advanced digital technologies, such as AI. OATI
• [New] By 2026, sustainability will no longer be an abstract goal, but a measurable technical requirement for IoT systems. ithinx
• [New] Trade Representative, will actively identify and recommend solutions to address foreign trade barriers, discriminatory treatment and other policies hindering U.S. quantum technology exports. Quantum Computing
• [New] Technologies including gasification, pyrolysis and glycolysis could transform plastic waste into raw materials for new plastics and products by altering chemical compositions. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] The strategic move is expected to accelerate the deployment of innovative industrial charging systems worldwide, marking a key milestone in expanding the reach and efficiency of wireless EV charging technologies. openpr
• [New] By integrating the best of technology and sustainability, modern soy production is poised not only to feed a projected population of over 8 billion by 2030 but also to conserve natural resources and foster global food security for generations to come. Farmonaut
• [New] Aduro Clean Technologies is demonstrating substantial growth potential, evidenced by a projected annual revenue increase of 73%, significantly outpacing the Canadian market's growth rate of 6.2%. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Technologies that might have required decades to develop could emerge within years; therapies for currently untreatable conditions could reach patients within this decade; materials enabling clean energy transitions could be identified and scaled before climate tipping points are reached. Blue Ocean Media
• [New] The strategic alignment of TAE's technological roadmap with Trump Media's financial infrastructure could catalyze a leapfrog in fusion commercialization, particularly as global demand for clean energy intensifies. Ainvest
• Beijing will advance the ecosystem for industries including clean energy technology, new energy vehicles, robotics and commercial aerospace. chinadailyhk
• 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

Last updated: 22 February 2026