AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRenewables & Grid: India added nearly 6 GW of solar open access capacity in 1H 2026 (+42% YoY), with 3 GW added in Q2—the biggest quarterly jump on record—though developers are still pressured by transmission constraints, banking and open-access rules, and domestic sourcing requirements. Climate Adaptation: A report highlights how Filipino cacao growers are adapting to hotter, drier and more extreme conditions in Mindanao, using intercropping, waste-based fertilisers and irrigation to protect yields. Energy Storage vs Coal: A UC Berkeley study says battery-backed renewables can beat new coal on cost in India, using a SECI auction design that targets evening/night reliability at a fixed tariff. Trade & Policy Friction: China urged the US to repeal Section 232 drone tariffs, arguing they harm civilian drone uses and disrupt global supply chains. Maritime & Shipping: Japan Maritime Daily will host a Singapore seminar on Oct 5 on “Emerging Transport Demands,” including how geopolitical disruption is reshaping Asian shipping. Ocean Governance: Pacific civil society is calling for stronger ocean protection, demilitarisation and regional control as climate talks gear up.
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