AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNuclear Revival Talks: The Philippines’ DOE says it will steer future generation siting by coordinating with NGCP and requiring Green Energy Auction bidders to consider transmission readiness—while AboitizPower signs an MoU with South Korea’s KHNP to explore nuclear deployment. Nuclear in the U.S.: Indiana Michigan Power weighs a natural gas replacement at Rockport but is also pursuing federal support for small modular reactors; in Alabama, Rep. Dale Strong pushes TVA to revive Bellefonte for SMRs. Grid Costs Hit Households: Seattle City Light projects steep rate increases through 2032, and Virginia moves to make data centers pay for dedicated transmission lines. Solar Buildout Moves Fast: Waaree Renewable wins a 124 MWp solar order; New Zealand’s Christchurch eyes floating solar over wastewater ponds; and Gisborne schools get solar under a $30m scheme. Storms and Reliability: Severe weather knocks out power across parts of the U.S., including Kenton, Ohio and Virginia’s region. Cross-Border Power: Singapore approves 900 MW of imports from Malaysia, adding to its low-carbon import push. Solar Market Pressure: Energy crisis conditions drive solar panel imports above $400m in Africa in Q1.
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