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• [New] SMRs may begin to play a significant role in decarbonization from the mid-2030s, provided that regulatory and investment decisions concerning their deployment are made within this decade. ORF Middle East
• [New] Delta Electronics plans to expand the existing microgrid significantly. GreenCars
• [New] The 2026 PLMA Fall Conference will offer real-world insights into flexible load management, DERs as grid resources, equitable access through flex load, decarbonization, EV managed charging, and much more! PLMA
• [New] MR analysis, demand for digital decarbonization solutions is estimated to grow to USD 359.6 billion in 2026 and USD 1,049.0 billion by 2036. FactMr
• [New] Cumulative investments in hydrogen and related PtX sectors could reach US$ 60 billion by 2050, based on current project pipelines and global decarbonization trajectories. Mexico Business
• [New] Accelerated by incentives in the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, consumer pressure, and first movers in the private sector, industrial decarbonization will be important for the shift to a net-zero economy by 2050. / USA Energy.gov
• [New] Several major military bases have implemented or are planning large-scale microgrid projects to ensure a continuous power supply during cyberattacks, natural disasters, or other disruptions. Market Data Forecast
• [New] China: Demand in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 12.4%, supported by massive investments in industrial decarbonization, smart grid development, and digital energy infrastructure. FactMr
• Canada remains economically dependent on oil and gas, even as ESG frameworks emphasize decarbonization and transition risk. Walsh
• Decarbonization: Achieving Net-Zero by 2070 requires moving away from coal-based thermal power toward low-carbon nuclear energy. / India INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• The mechanism through 2035 is direct: national and corporate decarbonization goals mandate massive additions of solar capacity, requiring exponential growth in polysilicon production. IndexBox Inc.
• If universal steel decarbonization encounters significant delays, global markets risk division: high-volume conventional steel from producers prioritising industrial development, and lower-volume certified low-carbon steel commanding premium prices in regulated markets. Steelonthenet.com
• Maersk introduces its inaugural large ammonia-ready containership, a pivotal step in its decarbonization strategy and commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Ports Directory
• The Bus Services Act 2025 includes a measure to accelerate the decarbonization of bus services, by prohibiting bus operators from using new non-zero emission buses on English local bus services from no earlier than 2030. GOV.UK
• Changes in energy policy sparked by the war in Iran could unravel much of the progress the world has made toward decarbonization in recent decades, which has been aided by the switch from coal to cleaner gas in power generation. The Guardian
• The sum of projected emissions in 2030 across companies exceeds the sum of emissions foreseen by companies' stated targets, even in the optimistic case that the decarbonization rate of electricity supply follows the net-zero scenario. Nature
• We find that projected emissions for 2030 exceed companies' aggregate stated targets, even under the optimistic assumption of electricity supply decarbonization rate following the net-zero scenario, with the gap primarily driven by the largest steel companies. Nature
• Balancing long-term decarbonization commitments with short-term economic realities and regulatory frameworks will be a key test for Slovenia. PVKnowhow
• Electrolysis is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% till 2035, due to rising demand for green hydrogen, ambitious decarbonization targets, and continuous technological advancements in PEM, Alkaline, and SOE technologies. Global Market Insights Inc.
• Step Change represents the most likely pathway, with underlying electricity consumption nearly doubling from 205 TWh currently to 389 TWh by 2049-50, comprising 273 TWh from grid-scale resources and 116 TWh from consumer energy resources and on-site generation. ReGlobal

Last updated: 31 May 2026