Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] The European clean tech industry is likely to warn that further fossil fuel commitments will strangle the investment case for renewables and compound dependencies on both China and America. European Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] Global mineral demand for clean energy technologies could rise four - to six-fold by 2040, and many minerals and metals for key low-carbon technologies may face supply shortages by 2030. GOV.UK
• [New] The lack of viable alternatives increases vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions, particularly in industries reliant on complex technologies or raw materials with limited global availability. GOV.UK
• [New] Technologies that reduce production costs, improve resource efficiency or help manage risk are likely to see the strongest uptake over the next five years. Global Agriculture
• [New] Europe is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period due to strong policy support for clean energy transition, significant investments in advanced nuclear technologies, and a strategic focus on energy security. Precedence Research
• [New] Under the Genesis Mission, the American government will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its scientific research and engineering by integrating other technologies beyond AI, which is expected to help significantly reduce the time required to conduct experiments and perform calculations. Coingeek
• [New] While early drafts obtained by POLITICO suggest Brussels will shy away from forcing a clean break with foreign tech, the momentum behind the push for digital independence is now impossible to ignore. WITA
• [New] Access to affordable, clean technology - which China has bundles of - could help the UK reduce the cost of decarbonization and accelerate the energy transition. Al Jazeera
• [New] In cooperation with the EIB Group, the Commission will step up support to private investments in the next generation of clean energy technologies including, among others, long-duration energy storage, floating wind, floating solar, ocean energy (wave and tidal), and airborne wind energy. Energy
• [New] In the area of hydrogen in aviation, the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM will be presenting HYTANK: the world's first flexible, automated machining and assembly plant for CFRP hydrogen tanks, extending beyond surface pre-treatment and barrier layer. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
• [New] EPA officials maintain that giving some utilities additional flexibility could ultimately reduce ratepayer costs while allowing treatment technologies to mature and become cheaper. Innovation News Network
• [New] While the practice of whole genomic sequencing could be a key technology leveraged by NICUs and PICUs to assist in making treatment decisions of acutely-ill babies, a pediatric genomic medicine knowledge gap currently exists between many healthcare providers in the United States. Frontiers 26
• In the longer term, by 2050, the cumulative technical potential of recoverable materials in old solar modules is expected to be worth $15 billion (3). PubMed Central (PMC)
• Sectors expected to grow strongly in 2025 and 2026 include AI, fintech, healthtech, clean energy, cybersecurity, space tech, and advanced manufacturing. Mean CEO's BLOG
• North America is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the upcoming period due to increasing investments in advancing battery manufacturing technologies, government incentives for clean energy technologies, and the expanding EV sector. Precedence Research
• To effectively counter the risk of deindustrialization, Europe needs a coordinated industrial policy that can help foster strategic sectors - from semiconductors to clean technologies - while ensuring that critical capabilities are developed and retained within Europe. Social Europe
• Coverage spans the full decade from 2026 through 2036 with dedicated treatment of the major architectural inflections, capacity bottlenecks, technology transitions, and geopolitical scenarios that will define the GenAI hardware decade. GlobeNewswire
• Five sectors are expected to stand out for job growth in 2026: healthcare and social assistance, technology roles tied to AI and cybersecurity, clean energy and electric vehicles, construction and infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, particularly in the semiconductor sector. Qureos
• China continues its strong clean energy investment, confirming its intention to double renewable capacity by 2035 from an already high base, while the US retains an incentive framework for certain renewable technologies, such as solar and battery storage despite more muted headline ambitions. Global Corporate
• Over 90% of active anode material is sourced from China, underscoring a major U.S. supply chain vulnerability for lithium-ion batteries and other technologies. Yahoo Finance
• Massachusetts can and must revise its distributed energy programs to take advantage of the enormous technical potential of behind-the-meter solar and storage in combination with electrification and efficiency. Union of Concerned Scientists
• By repurposing a site that has powered the UK for generations, UK Fusion Energy will help anchor a thriving clean-energy cluster, attracting high-tech industries and delivering meaningful economic and social impact for local communities. GOV.UK

Last updated: 21 June 2026