AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoEnergy Prices & Inflation: Britain’s Food and Drink Federation warns energy shock fallout could push food inflation to nearly 4% by year-end and above 6% by mid-2027, citing persistently higher energy, logistics and packaging costs plus drought and El Niño. Grid & Policy: Wales launches a consultation on a single national public energy company aimed at keeping more value from local renewables in-country, with the Welsh government saying it won’t directly replace suppliers or set household prices. Heat Risk: New York reports heat emergencies and highlights that many heat-stress deaths happen indoors, with cooling centers open during extreme spells. Power Tech: ABB and BCG argue the next electrical architecture should be hybrid AC/DC, pushing DC skills and standards into the mainstream. Nuclear & Security: The IAEA says North Korea has expanded uranium enrichment at Yongbyon and started operations at an annex in Kangson. Renewables Growth: Saudi Arabia reports renewable capacity rising 88% in 2025 to 12.313 GW as projects move from initiatives to large-scale operations. Battery & EV Supply Chain: India’s battery hiring demand is expected to cluster around gigafactory regions, with the sector projected to create 1.5–2 million jobs by 2030.
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