Energy & Decarbonization

There are a diverse range of business models available for carbon dioxide utilization products. In this article, IDTechEx explores the CO₂U policy landscape and explores its impact on the CCUS business case.

Ammonia underpins global food production, but its century-old manufacturing process remains energy-intensive and heavily dependent on fossil fuels. This article explores emerging technologies aiming to reshape ammonia production, from green and blue ammonia to electrochemical, geologic, and chemical looping pathways.

On 25 September 2026, IDTechEx Senior Analyst Shihao Fu attended, by invitation, a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the event brought together guests from across the UK and Chinese communities.

Industrial biomanufacturing has existed for some time as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical manufacturing, and is becoming increasingly necessary in establishing strong, sustainable supply chains for a number of industries.

Lithium is a naturally occurring metal sourced for its demand across numerous applications, especially in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. IDTechEx's looks at the latest research into the methods of lithium extraction and its most common applications.

Biofuels are necessary in helping to decarbonize the entire transport sector, from which around 20% of global emissions are generated. From bioethanol for cars to SAF for planes, the entire fuel market is being re-evaluated in a light of sustainability.

The growth of lithium-ion batteries is happening largely in response to an increase in demand for applications such as electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, in line with global decarbonization goals. IDTechEx's research covers multiple battery and energy storage options, including the latest developments across the Li-ion market.

Ammonia is the world's second most produced chemical, with approximately 200 million tonnes made each year, and low-carbon production routes are now being explored.

Globally, most of the electricity used by data centers comes from fossil fuels. While data center hyperscalers have long been offsetting this with market-based RECs (renewable energy certificates) and PPAs (power purchase agreements) from wind and solar projects, a transition to location-based and time-matched accounting is anticipated. This will demand new investment in low-carbon technologies that can meet the continuous power needs of data centers. IDTechEx's "Sustainability for Data Centers 2027-2037: Green Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players" report analyses the role emerging clean energy technologies could play in data center decarbonization.