AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Storage Watch: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica storage projects totaling ~48 MW (two pumped hydro, three battery systems) due online 2029–2030, with battery costs reported lower than earlier rounds in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion—aimed at cutting solar curtailment. Regional Shipping Disruption: A fishermen’s strike in Guadeloupe blocked the port of Pointe-à-Pitre, disrupting ferry services to Dominica; FRS EXPRESS des Îles says arrangements will be made for stranded passengers. Telecom Fix in the Caribbean: Flow says it invested over US$1 million in network upgrades to eliminate mobile interference in northern Dominica, tracing the disruption to an external operator in Guadeloupe; equipment is due June 5–15. Air Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement for single-ticket journeys and through-checked luggage, linking Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana to wider Caribbean routes and onward to Paris Orly. Maritime Integration in Guadeloupe: Partners of the EU-backed KARULINK project met in Guadeloupe (June 2–3) to plan new passenger routes, better intermodality, and greener transport options across Caribbean islands.
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