AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWaste-to-energy backlash: Manila’s Smokey Mountain WtE incinerator plan faces renewed opposition over alleged environmental violations and risks to nearby low-income communities. Grid resilience in storms: Dominion Energy is stepping up hurricane readiness in South Carolina with “Right Tree, Right Place” vegetation work to cut tree-caused outages. Data centers meet power reality: Appalachian Power is upgrading transmission and substations near a planned Google data center in Virginia, with upgrades paid by the customer. Energy security under attack: Russia’s strikes hit Ukraine’s energy and oil-and-gas sectors, leaving tens of thousands without power in Kyiv and multiple regions. Corruption probe in nuclear power: Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO allege an embezzlement scheme involving Energoatom funds tied to the Tashlyk pumped-storage project. Battery supply chain surge: China’s Tinci signed a supplemental deal to nearly double electrolyte orders for Cornex, signaling continued momentum in grid-scale storage. Renewables via wheeling: South Africa’s UCT signed a wheeled renewable PPA to cover up to 90% of campus electricity from 2027, bypassing rooftop limits. AI power demand debate: A U.S. lawmaker urged a halt to new data center projects in his district, citing grid strain, higher bills, and public health concerns.
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