AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran says it will announce a new restricted “prohibited zone” and publish maps for a fresh shipping corridor, with any vessel entering flagged for sanctions—while shipping through Hormuz reportedly drops to about 10 commodity ships a day, pushing oil prices higher. Grid & Storage Momentum: The US added a record 6.7 GW/20.2 GWh of battery storage in Q2 2026, with utility-scale projects driving growth and annual installs forecast to keep climbing. Renewables Under Legal Pressure (Australia): Landholders challenge NSW’s New England renewable energy zone, arguing a required report on electricity-cost impacts wasn’t created, making the zone declaration invalid. Corporate Solar Expansion (India): Roofsol Energy wins repeat orders for 4.48 MWp solar in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, building on earlier work and adding more C&I storage-linked deals. Energy Geopolitics & Trade: Kazakhstan and Romania discuss energy cooperation, including Kazakhstan oil supplies and transport links aimed at strengthening Europe’s energy security. Battery/AI Power Demand (Malaysia): ASIC Berhad and CT Vision plan a green AI data centre in Malaysia powered by dedicated renewables, targeting ~300 MW IT load within five years.
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