AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGrid Reliability: Sri Lanka began rolling power cuts after a coal-plant failure triggered a nationwide grid collapse, leaving a 300 MW shortfall. Officials said rooftop solar complicated restoration. UK Grid Oversight: An independent inquiry found cultural and governance problems at Great Britain’s grid operator after whistleblowers raised concerns about blackout risks, though it found no improper influence over operational decisions. Transmission Investment: A £350 million subsea cable factory opened in Scotland, bringing UK production of cables needed to connect offshore wind farms and expand the grid. New Generation: AEP, X-energy and Amazon will assess a 960 MW small modular nuclear project at a retired Indiana coal site, with Amazon backing development and planning a long-term power purchase. Renewables and Storage: South Africa’s Ekurhuleni won approval to procure 2,400 MW from independent producers, including solar and gas. India’s ACME Solar also signed a 300 MW agreement to supply stored renewable power during non-solar hours. Grid Flexibility: Lithuania’s Ignitis and emsys VPP are adding battery storage to a virtual power plant to provide balancing services and support grid stability.
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