AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSolar Outlook: Italy’s grid operators project solar capacity could reach 114–137 GW by 2040, with generation more than doubling by 2030. Energy Policy: Giorgia Meloni is pressing the EU for long-term relief from high energy prices and faster investment, while criticizing emissions rules and calling for a pause to the next carbon-trading phase. Climate and Farming: Warmer conditions are allowing coffee plants to thrive in Sicily after a century of failed attempts; in rice country, one farmer is using biodiversity to help crops withstand extreme heat. Energy Storage: Italy’s Energy Dome has opened a factory to manufacture its CO₂ battery, a long-duration storage technology. Extreme Weather: Tornadoes tore through Sicily, overturning cars, damaging a school and injuring two people. Climate Signals: September was the second-warmest on record globally, extending a run of exceptional heat.
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