AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNuclear Policy & Security: UN chief António Guterres urged nuclear-armed states to suspend nuclear testing on Aug. 29, warning renewed tests could spark an arms race and erode trust. US Nuclear Buildout: The U.S. is investing $2B to develop nuclear microreactors, with Army sites including Fort Hood selected for contractor-built units under the Janus program. Grid Reliability & Weather: Severe thunderstorms left many Harris County residents without power, with storms bringing lightning and 50+ mph gusts; in Utah, St. George issued a “red alert” after a transformer issue, asking residents to conserve power during the 3 p.m.–7 p.m. high-risk period. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: California sued the Trump administration and Golden State Wind over an offshore wind lease “buyout” tied to a $120M federal reimbursement and fossil-fuel commitments. Renewables & Storage: Michigan regulators approved a settlement clearing the way for a 90 MW solar farm after a 2023 law limited local veto power; in the Philippines, ACEN and Yanara secured a P2.3B loan for a 75 MW solar project with green-auction support. Tech Watch: China reported a 1 MW perovskite solar test beating silicon on a solar farm, with durability gains in hotter weather.
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