AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Power Rules: Gujarat’s new Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy makes “Green AI” power mandatory: eligible hyperscale projects must run on at least 51% renewable/green electricity, with tariff subsidies, grants, and tax breaks aimed at 7.5 GW by 2029. Grid Stress & Market Prices: Davao City warns Mindanao’s reserve only covers 4–5 years, yet consumers still face higher rates due to national market rules that force local power through WESM. Clean Power Milestone: India crossed 300 GW of non-fossil installed capacity, with solar leading (about 165 GW) and wind above 58 GW, as the country races toward 500 GW by 2030. Gas Supply Pivot: Cyprus says the Cronos field will feed Europe via Egypt by early 2028, as the East Mediterranean becomes a new gas source. Hydropower Delays: Pakistan’s Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project remains shut after tunnel failures; WAPDA now targets restart by March 2028. Climate & Water Crisis: Lake Mead hit a record-low level, underscoring worsening Colorado River drought impacts on water and hydropower. Solar for Resilience: New Zealand selected 500 schools for rooftop solar under a $30m programme to cut bills and boost energy security. Renewables in Hard Places: Cuba is accelerating solar to cope with fuel shortages, expanding incentives and duty exemptions for solar imports.
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