AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHydropower Risks: A flash flood in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki valley swept away homes and bridges, damaged hydropower infrastructure and left at least five people missing. A landslide-blocked river may have triggered the surge. Solar Access: Solar irrigation is helping 87 farmers in the Philippines supply water to 70 hectares without fuel-powered pumps. In Afghanistan, solar systems now serve 833 schools and health centres, benefiting more than 812,000 women and girls. Solar Costs and Efficiency: An MIT study found utility-scale solar did not raise electricity bills and slightly lowered them on average. Separately, researchers say a new cell design could push solar efficiency beyond the conventional 33% limit. Investment: Oman and Kazakhstan plan a joint fund targeting renewable energy, while companies from the two countries are pursuing 2 gigawatts of solar and wind projects with battery storage. Wind Challenges: Scotland’s floating-wind ambitions face a reality check, as project setbacks threaten investor confidence in the sector.
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