AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Storage in Bulgaria: Bulgaria’s first vanadium redox flow battery factory has started construction near Stara Zagora, with a €20M+ investment and an automated production line aimed at long-duration storage. EU Climate Policy Fight: Ten EU countries including Bulgaria are pushing for a slower ETS overhaul, arguing ETS2 carbon pricing on fuels could hit households and industry; the Commission is set to unveil its ETS review soon. Digital Power & Grid Tech: Huawei showcased its LUTERRA smart ESS platform, pitching grid-forming battery storage for easier plant-level integration and higher efficiency. Local Transport Pressure: Plovdiv residents protested for municipal control of public transport, demanding validators, updated timetables and more buses; the petition will be considered on Aug 3. EU Law Compliance: The European Commission launched formal notice letters to Bulgaria and 16 other states over incomplete transposition of EU directives, starting a legal process. Mobility Deal: Uber agreed to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero, taking over Glovo’s business in Bulgaria and other markets, while SSW Partners will acquire overlapping regions. Biodiversity Milestone: A Bulgarian saker falcon named Romeo has reached a world longevity record age of 32 at a rescue centre in Stara Zagora.
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