AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Storage Procurement: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica storage projects totaling ~48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), with service due 2029–2030 and contracts running into the 2040s–2050s; CRE says battery costs are falling and the projects will help cut solar curtailment. Sugarcane Support in Réunion: The French state released over €6.19m to sugarcane growers for the 2025–2026 season, using “aid per tonne delivered” with a special calculation for farms hit by Cyclone Garance, and a second payment is expected after checks. Regional Music & Partnerships: Réunion’s IOMMA drew South African industry delegates and hosted showcases across three nights, with organizers pointing to years of Réunion–South Africa relationship-building. EU Ocean Monitoring: The EU launched OceanEye, a €92m push to expand ocean monitoring with drones and satellites as the US signals cuts to its ocean sensor network. Arts & Culture Linkages: Museums and festivals keep building cross-border ties, from international museum forums to Fantasia’s expanding lineup (including the “Cape Fear” finale).
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