AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Cost-of-Living Relief: Prime Minister Andy Burnham says VAT will be removed from domestic electricity bills from Oct. 1, cutting a typical bill by about £45 a year and costing £850m, funded by scrapping the Digital ID plan. Consumer Pushback: Britain’s End Fuel Poverty Coalition calls the VAT cut “not a cure,” urging stronger warm-home support and energy-debt relief. Energy Prices Under Pressure: New Zealand’s inflation data highlights an energy shock lifting consumer prices, keeping oil-driven rate pressure on the Reserve Bank. Middle East Supply Risks: Reports say US-Iran tensions could disrupt Strait of Hormuz flows, keeping oil and gas markets jittery. India Grid Flexibility: SECI awarded a 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh pumped storage tender to Tata Power, Greenko and Torrent, while ACME Solar secured a 25-year PPA for a 300 MW wind-solar hybrid. Africa Power Access: Nigeria’s REA energised two solar mini-grids in Ondo State, adding clean power for 1,490 homes and businesses. Tech & Storage Momentum: DNV certified CorPower Ocean’s wave energy converter prototype, aiming to unlock finance for commercial wave deployment.
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