AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGrid Reliability & Outages: Oriental Mindoro’s reserve margin turned positive again after restored generation, but dependable capacity still lags contracted levels as some plants face constraints. Weather Stress: Severe storms and high winds left thousands without power across Idaho and Washington, with crews working through the weekend to clear downed lines and trees. Solar Policy & Market Signals: New Brunswick is weighing an end to rooftop solar incentives and a new buy/sell rate plus a demand charge—changes that could cut the value of home solar; in Greece, curtailments and negative prices are already hitting solar revenue. Rooftop Solar Grid Management: Sri Lanka’s grid operator asked rooftop solar owners to voluntarily switch off systems during low-demand festival hours to keep the national grid stable. Clean Power Buildouts: Eskom Green is starting construction on a 75 MW solar project in South Africa’s Free State, while Chile’s ContourGlobal commissioned a solar-plus-storage plant with 200 MW/1.3 GWh batteries for longer evening dispatch. EV & Electrification Demand: Nigeria reaffirmed support for EV industry growth via local-content and technology-transfer policies, as utilities and regulators worldwide grapple with rising power needs.
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