AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNorth Sea Power Grid Upgrade: L&T and Hitachi Energy have signed a framework deal with TenneT to build offshore HVDC infrastructure for up to 8 GW of renewable transmission from the Dutch and German North Sea to onshore grids, including converter platforms for projects like IJmuiden Ver Alpha and Nederwiek 1, plus new Nederwiek 3 and LanWin 5. Heat Risk for Europe’s Cities: Belgium reported the worst June heatwave impact in Europe, with excess mortality 48% higher than usual, while the Netherlands saw 13% higher mortality—linked to dense urban areas and limited green space. Solar Planning Tool: Researchers from Switzerland and the Netherlands unveiled a public framework for intraday PV power forecasting at national scale, combining satellite deep learning, optical-flow methods and physics-based weather models to help balance the grid. Wildfire Pressure Across Europe: New reporting highlights how extreme heatwaves are exposing children to dangerous temperatures across Western Europe, underscoring the wider climate strain behind this summer’s fire and heat impacts. Safe Water in Africa: A Netherlands-Belgium initiative is installing electricity-free BAR filtration systems in Tanzania to improve drinking water safety for thousands daily. Mobility Shift: Stellantis agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares, with plans to continue the transition toward battery-electric vehicles.
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