Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Spain could reach a technical production capacity of up to 22 million tons of bio-SAF and 2.2 million tons of e-SAF by 2030, relying on abundant renewable resources, availability of raw materials, and an expanding industrial base. Moeve Global
• [New] The segment of Solar Cell Manufacturers is expected to grow with a CAGR of 11.26%, owing to the rapid increase in the adoption of high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies worldwide. Straits Research
• [New] The financial dimension of transition requires particular attention, as estimates suggest that India needs approximately US$ 200 billion annually in investments up to 2030; while in 2023 India had clean tech investments of only US$ 31.4 billion. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] Novel in-space manufacturing and transportation capabilities will enable discovery and development of high-value materials and pharmaceuticals, unlock new space architectures, and sustain American technology leadership. The White House
• [New] Due to the increased need for clean baseload power, industrial decarbonization and the reduction in fossil fuel dependence, China will continue its leading role in molten salt reactors technology development and commercial application. DataMIntelligence
• [New] For Canada, the strongest opportunities are likely to be in environmental consulting and compliance, remediation, circular economy, critical-mineral development, and clean technology. The Environment Journal
• [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

Last updated: 30 August 2026