AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGrid & renewables buildout: South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Programme and said procurement for Phase I is moving ahead, arguing new transmission is the key to connecting more generation, including renewables. Energy transition in practice: Sri Lanka urged the public to cut fuel use as it ramps up solar, targeting 1,200 MW by 2029, and pushed EVs and electricity use as demand-management tools. Heat reuse for lower bills: A UK consultancy pitched a “Bee Network for Heat” across Greater Manchester, linking industrial and data-centre waste heat to homes and claiming up to 38% bill cuts. Power demand meets policy: Iowa’s nuclear task force is considering a “nuclear-ready” program as data centers and manufacturing drive big electricity growth. Bioenergy push: India launched the GOBARdhan scheme to scale compressed biogas output 10-fold, aiming to cut fuel imports and emissions while creating jobs. Security & energy workers: A US Department of Energy employee was arrested for allegedly trying to aid Iran-backed Houthis. Climate urgency: UN chief António Guterres warned that time is running out to close the gap between current climate plans and the 1.5°C goal.
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