Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Solar panels have been installed for the microgrid, which is scheduled to become operable in early 2026. Daily Courier
• [New] Japan has launched the world's second osmotic power plant in Fukuoka, showcasing a new renewable energy technology that could complement solar, wind, and hydropower in its decarbonization strategy. oilprice.com
• [New] Major mining companies, including BHP and Rio Tinto, are actively integrating MMCs into pilot electrification projects, recognizing the potential to cut operational costs and meet aggressive decarbonization targets without waiting for permanent grid upgrades. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] The power sector is central to achieving net zero and the UK government's clean power by 2030 target, supporting decarbonization and electrification in other sectors. GOV.UK
• [New] The collaboration with Hyundai and Aramco to explore strategic opportunities signals a commitment to identifying and potentially developing innovative distributed energy technologies. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• In the coming years, advancements in energy storage and microgrid technology will make it easier to power HVAC systems with clean energy, further reducing carbon emissions. Blogger
• A food service logistics provider in Southern California is installing a microgrid that is projected to save over $192,000 a year by optimizing low-cost solar and battery storage. PRIDE Industries
• MARVEL, a 20-kWe sodium-potassium-cooled microreactor, is slated to begin operations by late 2027 and will serve as a low-power test bed for integrated system demonstrations, including autonomous controls, process heat applications, and microgrid interfaces. POWER Magazine
• Subsequently, NYSERDA intends to issue a $300 million Major Component Manufacturing Supply Chain RFP to bolster New York State's goals of developing 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035 and achieving economy-wide deep decarbonization by 2050. Nyserda
• Petrobras' Decarbonization Fund will direct resources to installing photovoltaic plants in refineries. Agencia
• New energy sectors' share of global hydrogen demand will rise from 5% in 2030 to 54% by 2050, as policy across different regions strongly supports the case for their decarbonization. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• Norfolk Southern's 42% emissions reduction target by 2034 and its investments in digital yard tools align with broader industry trends toward decarbonization. Ainvest
• Allianz UK has stepped up its decarbonization efforts with a pledge to shift its fleet entirely to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. Insurance Business
• The European Union has made green hydrogen a central pillar of its decarbonization strategy, targeting 10 million tonnes of domestic production and 10 million tonnes of imports by 2030, under the REPowerEU Strategy. Arizton Advisory & Intelligence
• Australia's hydrogen strategy reflects the interdependence of green industry policies, with the focus on export potential in response to traditional commodity trading partners' planning to use hydrogen in decarbonization. Springer Nature Switzerland
• As progress towards a net zero electricity grid continues, the decarbonization of transport and home heating through electrification, and the rise of data centers to power AI, are emerging as significant sources of demand for green electrons by 2030. QuotedData
• The Decarb + E scenario deploys a cumulative nameplate capacity of 1.75 TWDC of PV by 2050, which is similar to other decarbonization studies, including Williams et al. 2021 and Clack et al. 2020. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The next wave of best startups to invest in 2025 will likely include microgrid tech, bio-based packaging, and AI-powered emission reduction platforms. Blog Sends
• BIPV holds immense potential in India's extensive infrastructure development strategies, considering the growing consciousness around the importance of reducing the environmental impact, achieving decarbonization, and driving down energy costs. P&S Intelligence

Last updated: 07 September 2025