AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVirtual Power Plant Push: South Africa’s Plentify and Deye plan to link 160,000 home batteries into a 2.7GWh virtual power plant, aiming to stabilize the grid and reward households. Grid Access Gains: Ethiopia’s state utility EEU says it connected 664,505 households to the grid and electrified 205 rural kebeles via off-grid solar, while also collecting $13.4m in foreign currency from electricity exports. Energy Leadership at WEC: Nigeria rejoined the World Energy Council, naming Bala Wunti (ex-NNPC) as CEO and Abdulrazaq Isa Kutepa as inaugural WEC Nigeria chairman, framing it as support for Africa’s energy-climate security. Gas/Power Investment Security: Nigeria’s pipeline security push is tied to its $20bn gas investment plans, as policymakers stress protection to unlock growth. Renewables & Industry: Zimbabwe’s DISCO steel project highlights how power and industrial buildout are being positioned to drive value addition. Trade & Shipping Risk: UAE trade minister Al Zeyoudi raised BRICS concerns over Iran-linked shipping threats and the Strait of Hormuz closure, urging reopening to protect navigation.
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