AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Climate: Drought is tightening across Central and Western Europe, with southern England and northern Italy among the hardest hit, while satellite and river-monitoring data show major waterways like the Loire, Po, Rhine and Danube at record-low levels. Renewables & Power Storage: Battery storage keeps surging globally, with installed capacity jumping to 301.7 GW in 2025 (+65.8% year-on-year), driven by the rapid build-out of solar. Grid & Demand: Italy’s electricity demand hit an all-time high in July, according to Terna, underscoring how heat is stressing the system. Industry & Investment: Italy’s ties with Iraq are back in focus after Baghdad’s PM urged Italian firms to expand partnerships in energy and industrial projects. Security & Culture: In Sicily, thieves stole multiple Renaissance panels by Antonello da Messina from the Regional Museum of Messina during Ferragosto, bypassing alarms and security. Migration: More than 100 migrants were detained after an attempted breach into Ceuta, reviving fears of another mass crossing.
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