AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Policy & Trade: A new Trump push to restrict foreign solar inputs—via tariffs and minimum prices on imported polysilicon plus tighter inverter rules—could raise U.S. panel costs and widen a green-tech divide with the rest of the world. Heatwave Fallout: Hungary is easing emergency power-saving steps as temperatures cool, but drought-linked cooling risks still loom for the Danube-dependent Paks nuclear plant. Regional Power Deals: India and Sri Lanka reviewed cross-border electricity plans, including an HVDC link and solar expansion, aiming to strengthen regional transmission and renewables. Grid & Storage Buildout: Rajasthan’s government is set to draft an energy transition planning framework with the International Solar Alliance, covering renewables, grid upgrades, storage, efficiency, and financing. Local Efficiency Funding: Queen Anne’s County, Maryland approved up to $2.4M in state grants for electrification and energy-efficiency upgrades across public facilities. Clean Energy in Practice: Brunei advanced PPPs including a 30MW solar plant and port efficiency upgrades, targeting more reliable power and better maritime connectivity. Renewables Target: Ghana reaffirmed a goal of at least 10% renewables in its power mix by 2030, with Bui Power Authority expected to lead.
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