AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Deals & Diplomacy: Philippines and Canada signed agreements covering energy and natural resources, plus labor, tourism and culture, signaling deeper cross-border cooperation. Grid Efficiency & Cooling: Abu Dhabi launched a Cooling Load Manual to cut oversized AC systems and improve building design, while Cambodia’s ADB-backed Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund aims to finance SME upgrades. Storage & Batteries: LG Energy Solution-Honda JV started mass production of ESS battery cells in Ohio; Sigenergy rolled out SigenStor Neo for AI-driven home backup; New Zealand fast-tracked a wind expansion with a 60MW/2-hour battery. Renewables Build-Out: India’s NISE and SEPA will collaborate on solar and storage testing and distributed solar evaluation; GRE Renew Enertech won an INR 175 crore EPC contract for a ~50MW solar PV project. Energy Security & Supply Disruptions: Russia began importing gasoline from India amid strikes on its energy infrastructure; reports say Ukraine struck a Russian energy equipment plant in Belgorod. Affordability & Consumer Pressure: UK Ofgem’s price cap rise lifts typical bills to about £1,663, and South Cumbria families face a sharp jump in costs. Regulation Watch: India’s FSSAI issued notices over “energy drink” labeling and claims.
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