AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: California has sent a Notice of Intent to sue the U.S. Interior Department over alleged unlawful buyouts of Invenergy’s offshore wind lease, following similar actions tied to Trump-era lease buybacks. Grid & Market Rules: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is pushing CAISO and SPP to coordinate Western “seams” between competing power markets, aiming to cut extra transmission costs. Offshore Wind Security: Sweden approved two offshore wind farms but rejected 11 others, citing defense concerns about missile and submarine operations. Solar + Storage Momentum: New data highlights how solar and storage are dominating new U.S. grid capacity in early 2026, while Sri Lanka opened an international tender for 250 MW/1,000 MWh BESS. Agrivoltaics in Practice: New Jersey researchers are testing whether cattle can graze under vertical, bifacial solar panels without sacrificing pasture health. Energy Transition Politics: New York AG Letitia James is joining a coalition to challenge a federal freeze on land-based wind reviews. Hydropower Watch: India’s Power Secretary visited the Arun-III hydel project site in Nepal’s region, underscoring ongoing cross-border buildout. Renewables Manufacturing: Waaree ESS began a 5.15 GWh BESS container manufacturing facility in India, expanding a domestic storage supply chain. Water-Energy Pressure: Colorado River reporting spotlights how shrinking reservoirs are reshaping power and water reliability across the Southwest.
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