Global Scans · Distributed generation · Weekly Summary

• [New] In January, FERC granted a grid operator's request to delay until 2030 rules requiring it to allow distributed energy systems to participate in electricity markets. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with startups like Quantropi to develop symmetric PQC solutions for decentralized identity and messaging, while the UK's 2035 quantum migration deadline has spurred investments in decentralized energy grid security. Ainvest
• [New] 125 gCO2eq / kWh by 2026, ensuring that management is incentivized to prioritize decarbonization. Ainvest
• [New] With a more aggressive nationally determined contributions (NDCs) due ahead of COP 30 in Brazil, and in the race to host COP 31, Australia is under growing pressure to step up its decarbonization commitments beyond the current 43% by 2030. Without Limits
• [New] The distributed energy and efficiency upgrades by RENEW will allow the healthcare entity to preserve its capital to focus on new patient initiatives while saving energy costs compared with past systems. Microgrid Knowledge
• [New] The UK government has set bold targets to double onshore wind capacity from 15 to 30 GW by 2030, positioning wind as a key driver of electricity decarbonization. Bidwells
• [New] Policy aligns with 2060 carbon neutrality goals, positioning China as a global decarbonization hub with 40% of world's renewable capacity. Ainvest
• [New] China's steel production is expected to fall below 900 million metric tonnes by 2035, driven by structural economic shifts and decarbonization efforts. Ainvest
• [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

Last updated: 14 September 2025