AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Storage in Corsica: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five electricity storage projects in Corsica totaling ~48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), with service dates set for 2029–2030, and noted battery costs are falling versus earlier rounds in Réunion and other islands. Health Regulation: EMA’s PRAC said the link between valproate exposure in men and neurodevelopmental disorders in children is “inconsistent,” so it will keep existing precautions while updating medicine info. Regional Culture & Music: Réunion Island hosted/featured SA’s presence at IOMMA, with talks aimed at strengthening Indian Ocean and regional music-industry partnerships and live showcases across Africa and the region. Data Centers, Built for Cities: A new trend report says data centers are being designed as visible community assets—better façades, landscaping, and site planning—to avoid “ugly industrial box” concerns and help attract technical talent. Shipping/Indenture History: A historical piece revisits the “coolie system” after slavery’s abolition, tracing how indentured labor shipments were organized and how disease and death were built into the voyages. Travel & Connectivity: IndiGo expanded its international network to 46 destinations as of June 2026, including new Gulf routes from Kerala.
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