AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Heat & Cooling Demand: Europe’s record heat is driving a scramble for air conditioners, with Chinese brands seeing surging sales as portable units fill a gap in aging housing and limited installation capacity. Renewables & Power Auctions: India’s NHPC auction for 1,200 MW solar at Jalaun Solar Power Park drew a lowest tariff of INR 2.73/kWh, split between NLC India Renewables and Coal India. Wastewater Tech in India: Hyderabad’s first Bio-Lace wastewater pilot (with JICA and TBR) cut sewage pollution by up to 90% and aims to help rejuvenate the Musi River. Climate Risk in the Pacific: Super typhoon Bavi is heading toward US Pacific islands, raising fresh disaster-prep concerns. Water Security Dispute: Tamil Nadu’s PMK protests Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam plan on the Cauvery, warning of impacts on downstream water, agriculture and ecology. Batteries & Fire Safety: Japan reported a record 36,760 lithium-ion battery fire/smoke incidents in fiscal 2025, pushing stricter sorting rules. Regional Trade & Energy Links: India and Mali launched an exports forum spanning renewable energy, pharma, textiles and mining as bilateral trade topped $326M.
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