AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Storage in Réunion’s Orbit: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica storage projects totaling ~48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), with battery costs notably lower than prior rounds in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion—contracts run into the 2040s/2050s and aim to cut solar curtailment. Regional Music & Business Links: Réunion’s cultural and festival partners helped bring a 17-person South Africa music delegation to an industry market (2–4 June), including meetings with South Africa’s deputy minister and live showcases across Africa, Asia and the Indian Ocean. Health & Medicines: EMA’s PRAC said new data leaves the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children born to men treated with valproate “inconsistent,” so precaution measures stay while product info should be updated. Science in the Atmosphere: Researchers report microbes surviving harsh stratospheric conditions, adding to the case that life can persist in extreme upper-air environments.
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