AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHome Storage: AuroraCell has introduced a 9.7-kWh sodium-ion home battery, with the manufacturer claiming a 20,000-cycle rating; its capacity is below that of many lithium models. Solar Access: Bangladesh’s PKSF signed a Tk 500 crore deal to offer solar loans at 6%, while Kauswagan in the Philippines is preparing a P30-million solar facility ahead of El Niño. India’s Power Mix: India added 3.69 GW of renewable capacity in September, even as the power authority warned that coal capacity may need to rise by up to 150 GW by 2035 to meet demand and balance variable generation. Grid and Storage: The US Department of Energy announced $581 million for 84 grid projects across eight states, expected to add 2.5 GW of capacity; China also connected a 1-GW solar plant paired with eight-hour thermal storage. Hydro Risks: Colombia warned that drought and delays to new projects could put electricity supplies under pressure by April 2027, underscoring the vulnerability of its hydropower-heavy system.
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