AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Power Demand: Google, European Energy Australia and AirTrunk plan to bring the 25MW Mulwala Solar Farm online in NSW, showing how data-centre growth is pushing tech firms to fund renewables directly. Grid & Equipment Bottlenecks: Entogo says data-centre schedules are now set by power equipment lead times, not chips, as transformer and substation supply tightens. Data-Centre Cost Pressure: A study claims Ireland households paid an extra €360 on bills from data-centre demand, with more pressure ahead. Geopolitics & Oil Prices: Oil jumped as Israel-Hezbollah fighting risks wider supply disruption, while analysts warn Strait of Hormuz traffic may fall to 60%-70% of pre-war levels, especially for Western tankers. Nuclear Security: IAEA reports drone damage at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant, keeping Europe’s biggest nuclear site in the spotlight. Local Power Strain: Nigeria’s telecoms are burning over ₦60bn a year on diesel amid grid failures, and Akwa Ibom says the federal government owes N40bn power debt. Renewables Policy Moves: Philippines DTI is drafting mandatory certification for solar components; UK developers push ahead with a major Kent solar farm. Energy Markets & Politics: Armenia says it will only get Russian gas, but at challenging market terms. Weather Disruptions: Severe storms left tens of thousands without power in Western Australia.
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