AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHydropower scrutiny: A new Michigan State University study warns that large dams keep getting treated like “clean” solutions while the real costs—fish migration losses, sediment disruption, and displaced communities—stay largely out of the energy conversation. Canada power politics: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new electricity strategy to double Canada’s grid by 2050, but also signaled a softer line on climate rules by “adjusting” Clean Electricity Regulations to make room for more natural-gas generation for affordability. Renewables deal momentum: Clearway’s 1GW solar-plus-storage acquisition shows investors are still chasing “derisked” renewables portfolios, while the UK approved RWE and Masdar’s Dogger Bank South offshore wind projects (3GW total) to move toward a 2027 final investment decision. Geopolitics and energy: The Strait of Hormuz remains a pressure point—Japan’s ENEOS tanker transited safely, but many vessels are still stuck—while Cyprus shipping hits 25-year highs as trade routes keep shifting. Local grid strain: South Africa’s Ramaphosa admitted big renewables and data-centre investments aren’t creating enough jobs per rand, as unemployment climbs.
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