Global Scans · Energy · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: By 2025 solar energy will be the cheapest energy option globally. In 2040, oil and natural gas are expected to make up nearly 60 percent of global supplies, while nuclear and renewables will be approaching 25 percent. Improvements in energy efficiency in lighting and home appliances are expected to continue to push residential electricity use lower. The burning of coal will fall out of favor. Transportation energy consumption will be rising in correlation to growth in automated vehicles in the coming years.

• [New] Continued system design and efficiency improvements could support broader adoption, contributing to the global transition toward renewable energy and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. AZoCleantech
• [New] The combination of anticipated slower global growth and OPEC's production increase has driven energy prices lower, a significant positive for both consumers and businesses. Mattioli Woods
• [New] The UN medium projection requires that the distribution of energy use between the developed and the developing world shifts through time, from a starting point of about 85% used in the developed world today, to nearly 75% used in the developing world by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Most projections have assumed that energetic inputs are either irrelevant for the demographic transition or that global energy supplies will be sufficient to fuel the economic growth that underlies the demographic transition,. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In 2025, you will see a stronger push toward greener AI, one of the AI industry trends, with data centers increasingly powered by renewable energy and optimized for energy efficiency. Expert Software Development | Kaopiz Holdings
• [New] UK businesses will have new access to government procurements in the green infrastructure and energy sectors - using their expertise to support India's own transition. GOV.UK
• [New] Elon Musk's ultimate vision for a sustainable future powered by batteries envisions a world where renewable energy is stored efficiently and used to replace fossil fuels. PoweringAutos
• [New] Natural hydrogen can support India's net-zero 2070 target, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and enhance energy sovereignty. StudyIQ
• [New] A Nigerian scientist, Dr Saheed Raheem, has made a significant breakthrough that could drastically lower the cost of green hydrogen production, bolstering global efforts to transition to clean energy. The Nation Newspaper
• [New] Natural gas, as the cleanest fossil fuel, is expected to meet 30% of the UAE's energy needs by 2030, per government plans, further anchoring ADNOC Gas' domestic dominance. Ainvest
• [New] Amid challenges to energy systems including geopolitical risks and growing demand for power worldwide, concerns over energy security will continue into 2025. Spectra by MHI
• [New] A silicon anode could increase the energy density of lithium-ion batteries to 1,200 Wh/L, addressing the demand for longer-range electric vehicles. PoweringAutos
• [New] The B.C. government has proposed new legislation to speed up the permitting process for renewable energy projects in a bid to address climate change and secure energy independence amid trade threats. vancouversun
• [New] Labour plans to have 82% of Australia's energy grid powered by renewables including solar and wind turbines by 2030 and to rely less on gas. FirstPost
• [New] Wave and tidal energy projects could provide value in terms of export opportunities for the UK compared to floating wind. Prometheus Institute
• [New] Emerging offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies, including wave, tidal and floating wind, could support 160,000 jobs in the UK by 2050. Prometheus Institute
• [New] Once operational, the Kelso Solar Project is expected to provide clean energy to thousands of homes and businesses, supporting Missouri's renewable energy targets and job creation efforts. GreentechLead
• [New] While investments in clean technologies like electric vehicles, energy storage, and green hydrogen suggest emissions could sharply decline post-2030 without strong policy reforms to reduce coal use, China may miss its peak emissions target, threatening its carbon neutrality goals. SpringerLink
• [New] China's emissions are projected to rise until 2030 as it balances economic growth with energy security, despite leading in renewable energy capacity. SpringerLink
• [New] Russia's emissions will remain stable or even increase in the coming years, as its energy strategy continues to prioritize fossil fuel extraction and export. SpringerLink
• [New] Researchers from Rice University say their recent findings could revolutionize power grids, making energy transmission more efficient. Energy Capital
• [New] CIBs in the GCC could explore M&A offerings, which today are led by international banks and driven by the energy sector. McKinsey & Company
• [New] The increased costs and supply chain disruptions threaten to slow the momentum of clean energy adoption in the U.S., despite the growing demand for renewable energy sources. Digitopia

Last updated: 09 May 2025