AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGrid Reliability: NV Energy said a brush fire near Vista Blvd and Altos Pkwy in Sparks triggered precautionary de-energizations, leading to temporary outages for about 70,000 customers across parts of Washoe County. Solar Buildout: Scatec has reached financial close and started construction on Tunisia’s 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, targeting commercial operation in 2H 2027. EV Charging in Africa: MTN Nigeria and First WATT Renewable Limited launched an energy-as-a-service program with solar plus battery storage to cut diesel use and power 60 kW EV charging sites. Offshore Wind Policy: The Trump administration will pay Invenergy $765M to terminate four early offshore wind leases, redirecting capital to natural gas and geothermal. Nuclear Expansion: South Korea’s KHNP selected Yeongdeok (two large reactors) and Gijang (an SMR) as new nuclear site candidates. Hydrogen Storage Research: UK researchers say green hydrogen stored in depleted North Sea fields could cover future electricity needs for up to seven years. Local Solar Pushback: A massive UK solar farm proposal near Haverhill was withdrawn after strong community opposition.
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