AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The US and Iran trade strikes again, with Washington warning next week could target Iran’s power plants and bridges, while Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports; the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island remain central to oil and power risk. Grid Reliability Under Pressure: Cuba suffered a third nationwide blackout in nine days as fuel shortages and ageing infrastructure bite, while New York’s Con Edison reported a transformer fire leaving hundreds without power on Coney Island and PG&E prepared a high-wind Public Safety Power Shutoff for about 7,800 customers across 10 California counties. Nuclear Security Worry: A ransomware group World Leaks claims it leaked sensitive files tied to India’s Kudankulam nuclear plant, with Reliance saying there was a partial breach on a third-party server. Power Market & Tech Moves: South Africa’s EXSA appointed a new Head of Regulatory as it scales wheeling for renewables; Fluence and Avantus agreed on a battery storage EPC for California’s Rexford 2; and Panama signaled 2027 tenders will include battery storage for the first time. Renewables & Storage Growth: Community solar and storage financing continues to expand, including PureSky’s $183.7m investment-grade refinancing and new battery-to-revenue optimization features for storage operators. Local Power Crime: Police arrested two suspects in Pretoria over an illegal electricity extortion ring.
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