AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSolar policy fight: Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister denied claims the government is curtailing rooftop solar, saying 1,513 MW of rooftop and ground-mounted capacity has been added to the grid over two years and another 4,585.7 MW is planned by 2029. EU energy pressure: The EU warned of an energy price crisis tied to supply shocks from the Iran war, urging steps to curb gas and electricity demand ahead of winter. Clean power in schools: Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools program is funding rooftop arrays, including a 650 kW system at Unionville High School expected to cut costs by about $75,000 a year. Green hydrogen push: S&P Global says Gujarat is well placed for renewable hydrogen, but most big projects are still at feasibility stage. E-methanol for shipping: India began work on a port-based e-methanol plant in Gujarat to supply green fuel for ships, with phased capacity targeting 150 tonnes/day. Grid + renewables politics: New York lawmakers oppose Hochul’s nuclear expansion over an estimated $23.9B subsidy bill, while data-center power rules and rooftop solar debates continue to ripple through local planning. Climate resilience: Nepal’s post-flood recovery bill is projected at $4.77B, as the country shifts from rescue to reconstruction.
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