Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] Colombia needs to accelerate efficiency and electrification to meet 2030 energy savings and decarbonization targets for buildings, industry and transport9 (IEA, 2023). OECD
• [New] McKinsey's regional breakdown expects roughly $13 trillion of investment in Europe through 2040, much of it tied to renewal of ageing assets and the demands of decarbonization and digitization. Highways Today
• [New] Deeper economy-wide decarbonization will depend on sustained policy support, technological breakthroughs in hard-to-abate sectors, and stronger demand signals from global trade partners. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• While CDR could help limit warming below 2 °C, it may delay deep decarbonization, causing overshoot of the global carbon budget and amplifying climate injustices. Carbon Removal Updates
• Electricity generation in Mexico remains predominantly non-renewable, and expanding clean, distributed generation will be crucial for supporting both consumer and commercial EV deployment. Mexico Business
• The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is propelling grid resilience through a partnership with regional utility EPB of Chattanooga that will demonstrate advanced microgrid capabilities to reduce customer power outages. EurekAlert!
• Data center demand alone could reach 176 gigawatts by 2035, a fivefold increase from 2024.Complex networks: Many of today's grids were designed for the 20th century when the share of distributed energy resources was small. Matterport
• Interconnection standards are evolving to address distributed resource participation in wholesale electricity markets, with FERC Order 2222 enabling aggregated distributed energy resources to compete alongside traditional generation resources. Discovery Alert
• Opportunities are expanding beyond traditional sectors into new applications and geographies, driven by global decarbonization mandates. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• Three quarters of infrastructure that will exist in 2050 has yet to be built, so decarbonization solutions are essential to ensure net-zero targets can be met. GlobeNewswire
• With renewable integration, smart energy systems, and microgrid adoption gaining momentum, distributed energy generation is expected to play a critical role in transforming commercial power infrastructure over the coming decade. EIN Presswire
• The Renewable Energy Target aims to source a significant portion of electricity from renewables by 2030, incentivizing both utility-scale and distributed energy projects. / Australia Trader
• Achieving rapid electrification and decarbonization will demand substantial public and private investment, coordinated global commitments, and a robust regulatory framework. The Boston Globe

Last updated: 12 April 2026