AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrid Warning: PJM, the U.S. grid operator for 67 million people, is openly warning that AI-driven data-center growth plus slower new power buildout could force deliberate power cuts during peak demand, with a proposed “differential reliability” approach raising fears of economic instability. Policy Pushback: Michigan House Republicans advanced an energy-cost package aimed at rolling back renewable mandates and tightening utility rate transparency. Asia Power Shock: Iran-war fuel stress is driving a surge in rooftop solar demand across Asia, with the Philippines seeing sharp jumps in installations and inquiries. New Storage Bets: ADB is launching a $70bn connectivity push for Asia’s power grids and digital networks, while the UK’s EnergyPathways and Associated British Ports explore compressed-air and hydrogen storage at Barrow. Project Pipeline: A 220-acre solar farm plan near a Nottinghamshire bypass targets power for about 16,000 homes, and Cyprus is seeking extra financing clarity for a major Greece-Israel cable.
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