AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoGlobal Electrification Push: The UN-backed “Electrify Now” initiative was unveiled in London, aiming to lift electricity’s share of global energy demand from ~21% to 35% by 2035, with faster progress in transport, industry, and buildings plus grid upgrades and storage. US-China Tech Tension: Reuters reports the FCC is drafting a rule that could ban imports of Chinese-made solar and battery inverters for new models, citing grid disruption and national security concerns. Solar on the Ground (Philippines): AboitizPower completed its 92.55 MW San Manuel solar plant in Pangasinan, adding to earlier Pangasinan projects and feeding power into Luzon via NGCP-linked infrastructure. Grid Access & Tariffs (India): Madhya Pradesh launched 950 MW of solar parks (Neemuch 500 MW, Shajapur 450 MW) with some of the country’s most competitive tariffs, while stressing solar-plus-storage for reliability. Storage Momentum (Europe): WattCycle showcased LiFePO4 battery storage for balcony solar, home backup, and off-grid use at Intersolar Europe. Energy Access Warning: A new global report says 655 million people still lack electricity, with Sub-Saharan Africa the hardest hit. Water-Energy Politics (South Asia): Pakistan’s water officials and ministers reiterated Indus Waters Treaty commitments, warning against any attempt to halt water flows.
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