AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables & Environment: EDP has abandoned its €169m Alqueva floating solar-and-wind “Grande Lago Hybrid Power Plant” after environmental objections and worsening financial viability, ending a project that was once pitched as a global-scale reference. Waste & Circular Economy: In the Algarve, a proposed waste incinerator has been branded an “aberration” by ZERO, as landfills near capacity and the government prepares a tender for waste-to-energy tech to be operational by 2035. Energy Systems Under Stress: Europe is bracing for the 12 August total solar eclipse, with operators warning of a short, temporary solar generation dip that could still complicate grid balancing amid heat, low river levels and reduced hydropower. Water & Logistics: The Danube drought, driven by 40°C heat, is sending river levels to historic lows, disrupting inland shipping and adding pressure to agriculture, hydropower and water supplies across multiple countries. Industrial Events: Portugal will host the 2027 International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference in Porto (7-8 June), bringing together the tower crane and specialized transport sector.
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