AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSolar for self-sufficiency: A UK quarry near Coltishall is seeking approval for a 126kW ground-mounted solar array to cut soaring energy costs by powering quarry machinery for up to 40 years. Grid reliability: Dominion Energy reported at least 4,000 customers without power in Norfolk, Va., early Friday after a “circuit out,” following another outage the day before. Energy independence pressure: Belize Electricity Limited warned of possible load shedding after Mexico signaled it may cut supply to Belize during high demand. Waste-to-energy momentum: Darlington’s food waste recycling drive has diverted 530+ tonnes in 12 weeks, turning it into low-carbon biogas and renewable energy via anaerobic digestion. Data centers under scrutiny: Australia’s NextDC says water and power use per unit of computing capacity rose, while a separate policy carve-out for AI data centers in Queensland and the Northern Territory raises concerns about keeping electricity prices from climbing. Nuclear push and security: US officials highlighted microreactor testing in Idaho as the nuclear renaissance accelerates, while experts warn new reactors could be targets for terrorists. Clean power investment: Nigeria’s Sahara Power started a $12m, 12MW gas-fired IPP in Lagos, aiming to boost reliability for local industry and communities.
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