AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGrid Modernisation: AES-backed “Grid 2.0” would standardize “connect and manage” for both load and generation, aiming to speed interconnection for solar, wind and storage. Long-Duration Storage: Proconics and Italy’s Energy Dome are bringing an 18-hour CO2-based storage system to South Africa, targeting the night-time gap that shorter batteries can’t cover. Renewables Dealmaking: Canada and Quebec/Newfoundland and Labrador are lining up a major Churchill Falls clean-power expansion with hydro plus wind and new transmission. Offshore Wind Milestone: ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar installed all 95 foundations for East Anglia THREE, pushing the UK’s 1.4GW project toward end-2026 operations. Data Centres & Power: NSW fast-tracks data centre approvals in under 3 months if they meet environmental, water and efficiency rules—while requiring operators to fund network upgrades. AI + Energy Infrastructure: MTN and Vodacom say demand is shifting toward AI-ready data centres and cloud interconnects, and the sector is also driving new storage and grid flexibility needs. Policy & Accountability: US House Democrats warn Trump’s critical minerals deals could create conflicts and expose taxpayers to losses. Clean Tech Hardware: HD Hyundai Electric unveiled an SF6-free 420kV circuit breaker for Europe, cutting a major greenhouse gas from transmission equipment.
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