AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGrid Stress Warning: PJM, the U.S. grid operator for 67 million people, is warning that AI-driven data center demand plus slower new buildout could force deliberate power cuts during peak periods, with a “differential reliability” plan that would prioritize homes over compute—raising fears of economic fallout. Policy Fight: Michigan Republicans advanced an energy-cost package aimed at rolling back renewable mandates and boosting rate transparency, while Illinois balcony-solar rules hit a snag after lawmakers couldn’t agree on how to handle plug-in systems safely. Solar Surge From Crisis: As the Iran war squeezes fuel supplies, Asia’s rooftop solar installs are jumping—Philippines data points show a sharp spike in installations and customer interest, with China positioned to benefit. Project Pipeline: Kuwait is expected to pick a bidder for a 1.1GW Shagaya solar project in June, and South Korea passed its first agrivoltaics law—though nearly half of farmland is excluded. Security Shock: Ukraine strikes near Zaporizhzhia are reported to have caused power loss in Energodar, underscoring how grid reliability is now tied to geopolitics.
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