AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoNuclear Risk in Focus: Rosatom says a Ukrainian drone hit the turbine hall of Unit 6 at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant, leaving a hole in the wall but no damage to primary equipment—raising fresh safety fears for Europe’s largest nuclear site. Grid & Reliability: Oriental Mindoro’s power reserve improved to about 5.5 MW after restored generation from wind and two gas plants, though dependable capacity still lags contracted levels. Energy Costs at Home: A Moody’s Analytics estimate says the Iran war has already cost US households about $60B in extra fuel-related expenses, with gasoline driving nearly half the hit. Policy Pressure on Power Bills: Nepal’s Ujyalo Nepal Party leader Kulman Ghising urges the government to scrap a new 5% VAT on electricity consumption, warning it could push consumers back toward LPG. Renewables Buildout: Heritage Prairie Renewable’s $2.6B wind-and-solar project in Illinois is set to start construction in June, targeting commercial operations in 2028. Regulation for Renewables: India’s CERC released draft DSM reforms, including daily deviation pricing and new rules for renewables and energy storage. Public Backlash on Gas: Thousands rallied in Hamm, Germany, against new gas-fired power stations, arguing the transition should lean harder on renewables. Local Water Concerns: Texas residents near Moore Station fear a proposed solar project could strain water supplies, with reported demand near system capacity.
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