AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmart Grids & Storage: Kimbal opened an Australia–New Zealand HQ in Victoria to scale smart metering and AI-enabled grid tech, aiming to speed clean-energy integration. UK Wind Repower: ScottishPower plans a £1.5bn repower of Whitelee, potentially doubling output and adding major community benefits. EU Net-Zero Procurement: The European Commission issued guidance on how non-price criteria should be used in Net-Zero Industry Act procurement and renewable auctions, covering sustainability, delivery capability and supply-chain resilience. Renewables vs Fuel Poverty: Britain’s VAT cut on household electricity bills is welcomed, but campaigners say it won’t fix wider affordability pressures. Heatwave Strain in Tunisia: Record temperatures are driving rolling power cuts as demand hits new highs, exposing grid aging. Data Centres & Renewables: Australia’s renewables industry proposal would push new data centres to buy 100% renewable power via a federal scheme. India Pumped Storage: Karnataka reaffirmed plans for a 2 GW Sharavathi pumped-storage project despite environmental opposition. Water Security: ADB and Japan launched a $10m fund to strengthen water resilience across Asia-Pacific, linking water systems to hydropower and development. Solar Land Rights Fight (Philippines): An investigative mission flags biodiversity, water and Indigenous rights concerns over Olongapo’s solar expansion.
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