AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRenewables + Land Restoration: China’s “Solar Great Wall” in Ordos is using a 400-kilometer belt of photovoltaic panels to generate clean power while trapping sand and helping restore nearby tributaries. Fusion Watch: UK researchers at UKAEA’s MAST Upgrade report record plasma pressures and multiple stable operating regimes, a step toward practical fusion. Grid + Storage Boom: The U.S. added battery storage fast—utility-scale capacity averaged 70% annual growth over three years, reaching about 52 GW by mid-2026, with more planned through 2028. Energy Security + Sanctions: The U.S. Senate passed sweeping Russia energy sanctions, including tariff authority that could hit major Russian oil and gas buyers like India and China. Local Power Politics: Texas is pausing new data-center interconnection approvals after a statewide audit, while utilities and developers push back on timelines and costs. Clean Heating Jobs: Colorado’s Heat Pump Week highlights workforce training and EPA-backed efforts to expand heat pump installs for lower emissions and better air quality. Hydrogen Tech: German scientists report outdoor solar-to-hydrogen conversion up to 31.3% efficiency using direct solar-to-electrolyzer design.
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