AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGrid Reliability & Outages: Tasmania’s Tungatinah hydro station fire has left about 300 customers without power, with Hydro Tasmania and TasNetworks saying the wider system remains secure while repairs continue. Storm Recovery: One week after a derecho restored most power in Gary, Indiana, residents say recovery is still stalled—some report waiting on FEMA inspections and aid follow-ups. Affordability Pressure: Delaware’s Delmarva Power has boosted its rate increase request to $75.8 million, drawing scrutiny from the Delaware Public Advocate over affordability and the size of the proposed residential bill impact. Renewables Momentum (China): China’s solar capacity has edged past coal for the first time, while Xinjiang highlights “green, smart” energy development paired with long-duration storage. Data Centers & Power Demand: West Virginia’s Mammoth Solar project—backed by Google, MN8 Energy and Eos—pairs solar with long-duration storage to supply data centers, underscoring how AI load is reshaping generation and storage buildouts. Policy & Regulation: The Philippines’ Visayas grid remains under red alert during peak hours, with load dropping possible, while the U.S. House advances nuclear-focused bills aimed at cutting licensing and regulatory burdens.
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