AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Grid Links: Saudi Arabia and the UAE agreed to study electricity trading and grid interconnection, while Azerbaijani and Armenian officials held technical talks on planned power lines. Nuclear Power: China’s Tianwan Unit 7, a Russian-designed VVER-1200 reactor, has delivered its first electricity to the grid and will undergo further testing before commercial operation. Solar Growth: Zambia has surpassed its 2026 solar target, reaching 1,027 MW as total installed generation capacity climbed to 4,722 MW; President Hakainde Hichilema said transmission must keep pace. Flexible Power: Voltus raised $225 million to expand its virtual power plant network, which aggregates batteries, cooling systems and other flexible demand to supply electricity when grids need it. Grid Security: Russian strikes disrupted Kyiv’s power supply and reduced water pressure in parts of the city, underscoring the risks to essential services when energy infrastructure is hit.
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