AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUltra-Long Duration Storage Push (UK): The UK launched an £28m Ultra-LDES Challenge to fund clean storage that can power homes and businesses for 100+ hours, aiming to cut reliance on gas and the grid. Nature-Positive Renewables (China): IUCN and CREEI kicked off a project to help renewable buildouts protect biodiversity and ecosystems while advancing climate goals. Wind Recycling at Scale (China): China began batch remanufacturing of retired wind turbines in Gansu, aiming to redeploy upgraded machines instead of scrapping them. Solar for Bills and Resilience (US/India): Maryland approved a 20-year solar deal expected to save about $300m, while Tata Power’s “Har Ghar Solar” targets rooftop solar in 5 lakh Bihar homes with added state subsidies. Grid Stress From Climate Extremes: Wildfires and record-low reservoir levels are squeezing power reliability, from solar output losses to hydropower constraints. Solar Meets Harsh Conditions (Pakistan): Monochrome plans an extreme off-grid perovskite solar trial near K2 to test performance in freezing, rugged terrain. Hydropower Oversight (India): Odisha issued a show-cause notice to a hydropower operator over alleged barrage gate irregularities during floods.
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