AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLong-Duration Storage Push: UKRI/Innovate UK opened a £3M call for electrochemical ultra-long-duration energy storage that can discharge 100+ hours and last 25 years, aiming to move long-duration tech from concept to scale. Grid Batteries Boom: In the U.S., grid battery storage hit a record 9.7 GWh of new capacity in Q1 2026, with utility-scale projects leading the surge as demand grows from AI and industry. European Battery Funding: Ore Energy raised $43M (Series A) to scale an iron-air battery designed for up to 100 hours, targeting long-duration storage with a Europe-based supply chain. Geothermal in Practice: A new look at Iceland’s geothermal heating model highlights how pipelines can deliver low-cost hot water and keep electricity largely renewable—an energy lesson Japan is watching. AI Commerce Trust: The Secure Technology Alliance launched an Agentic Trust and Commerce Forum to tackle consent, identity, and accountability as AI agents start transacting. Cyber Defense for Agents: Tenable rolled out an open-source CyberAgents Exchange to help security teams share AI agent components for faster, more coordinated defense. MedTech & Pharma Ops: ENvue Medical moved NanoVibronix manufacturing to the U.S., while Capra Biosciences said HHS/ASPR funding supports onshoring critical drug ingredients. Health Data Privacy: Consumer Reports criticized CPSC plans to collect hospitals’ personal ER records for injury tracking, arguing de-identified data should be enough.
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