Trends September 2025
Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity Surging to 11.2TW by 2035
According to the GlobalData’s report, “Renewable Energy: Strategic Intelligence,” the power sector is experiencing a notable growth in renewable energy sources, propelled by an array of factors such as technological progress, policy incentives and a heightened awareness of the imperative for sustainable energy solutions.
Consequently, renewable resources, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy, are gaining a larger share in the energy portfolio. Driven primarily by declining costs and strong policy support, particularly for solar PV and wind energy, the global renewable power installed capacity is estimated to surge from 3.42TW in 2024 to 11.2TW by 2035. The global renewables market expanded from a cumulative installed capacity of 0.93TW in 2015 to 3.42TW by the end of 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 percent. The total cumulative installed capacity is projected to record a CAGR of 11 percent during the period 2024 to 2035.
Solar PV and wind power were significant contributors to the renewable energy sector, accounting for 56 percent and 33 percent of the total installed capacity in 2024, respectively. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as the largest market for solar PV and wind installed capacity, boasting 1.18TW and 0.67TW in 2024, respectively.
Access the report at iimag.link/EcUGu.
Global Carbon Capture and Storage Expected to Quadruple by 2030
Cumulative investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is expected to reach $80 billion over the next five years, according to DNV’s new “Energy Transition Outlook: CCS to 2050” report (iimag.link/dGpBE).
DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, forecasts that capture and storage capacity is expected to quadruple by 2030. Up to now, growth has been limited and largely associated with pilot projects but a sharp increase in capacity in the project pipeline indicates that CCS is at a turning point. The immediate rise in capacity is being driven by short-term scale up in North America and Europe, with natural gas processing still the main application for the technology.
In the longer term, CCS is crucial for addressing sectors that are challenging to decarbonize, such as steel and cement production. These hard-to-decarbonize industries are forecast to be the main driver of growth from 2030 onward, accounting for 41 percent of annual CO2 captured by mid-century. Maritime onboard capture is expected to scale from the 2040s in parts of the global shipping fleet. As the technologies mature and scale, the average costs will drop by an average of 40 percent by 2050.
Smart Traffic Management to Save 900 Million Tons of Emissions Globally by 2030
A new study from Juniper Research, “Smart Traffic Management Market 2025-2030,” found the adoption of smart traffic management solutions will save up to 923 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2 by 2030, an increase of 151 percent on the 368 MMT CO2 savings forecast for this year. This substantial increase in CO2 saving represents 1.5 percent of 2030 global carbon emissions.
According to the report, the smart-traffic management market will grow from $14.8 billion globally in 2025 to $32.7 billion in 2030. Access the full report or a free sample at iimag.link/lzdmp.
Integrated Data Platforms Pave Way for More Sustainable Cities
According to the Xylem Vue report, “Water Technology Trends 2025 – Revolutionizing Water Management with the Power of Digital Technology,” urban sustainability is being led by a revolution in smart buildings and district heating and cooling (DHC) networks that aim to streamline resource and energy management in cities. The uptake of technologies such as integrated digital platforms is pivotal to optimizing such systems.
In 2025, the global market for “smart buildings” is estimated to reach between $117 billion and $252 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of between 21.8 percent and 29.7 percent in core segments such as energy management and security. This increase is linked to the deployment of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced data analytics tools. These buildings, which are equipped with information and communication technology-based systems, require integrated digital platforms to manage multiple assets in real time and monitor their performance, from boosting energy efficiency to optimizing the operations of a range of systems, such as lighting, parking and air conditioning.
The report can be downloaded at iimag.link/TBqIO.
TOP Stories
The following are the top stories from the last few months (in terms of traffic) on the Informed Infrastructure website. This also reflects key coverage areas that are regularly refreshed online and via our weekly e-newsletter. Simply search key words on Informed Infrastructure online to find the full story.
Buildings
- Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces Release of New Joint Structural Precast Concrete Code with ACI
- AISC Releases New Version of Nuclear Specification (ANSI/AISC N690-24)
- American Concrete Institute and PCI Announce Release of New Joint Structural Precast Concrete Code
- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Achieves Impressive Sustainability Results
- Lawrence Group-Designed Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Transportation
- Haarbachtal Bridge Successfully Launched Using Combined Techniques at Great Heights
- COWI Advances Key Milestones for I-376 Commercial Street Bridge
- Woolpert Selected to Implement Trimble Asset Management System Solution for San Diego International Airport
- Automated Battery Electric Bus Deployed in Landmark Demonstration
- Data Reveals Massive Potential for Sustainable and Resilient Road Infrastructure
Water
- DuPont Water Solutions Launches WAVE PRO for Ultrafiltration Modeling
- Non-Revenue Water in LATAM: The Role of AI in Cutting Water Losses
- San Francisco’s Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility Earns Envision Platinum Award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
- Video: How a Rural City Is Dealing With PFAS in Its Drinking Water
- The Persistence of PFAS – IDTechEx Covers Growing PFAS Regulations
Tools and Technology
- HCSS Announces Integration of Equipment360 with Gearflow
- Safe Software Unveils FME Realize: Making Spatial Computing Real, Live and Actionable
- Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation
- Cyberattacks: Urgent Need to Integrate New Technologies to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Critical Water Infrastructure
- Trimble Introduces Trimble Materials to Enable Construction Material Procurement and Management
