AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Storage in Réunion’s Orbit: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica storage projects (about 48 MW total), including pumped hydro and batteries, with costs noted as lower than in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion—an indirect sign of how storage economics are shifting across French islands. Public Health & Medicines: EMA’s PRAC said new data leaves the link between valproate exposure in men and neurodevelopmental disorders in children “inconsistent,” keeping existing precautions while urging updated product information. Space-to-Stage Culture: David Guetta got a surprise message from ISS astronaut Sophie Adenot ahead of three Stade de France shows in Saint-Denis—an upbeat reminder of how Réunion’s wider Indian Ocean audience can connect to French live entertainment. Regional Music Diplomacy: Réunion Island hosted/anchored South Africa’s presence at IOMMA, with networking and showcases aimed at deepening Indian Ocean cultural ties. History & Labor Systems: A new piece revisits the “coolie system” of indentured shipping after slavery’s abolition, spotlighting the deadly conditions aboard colonial voyages.
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