AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Renewables: Spanish MASPV secured two 15-year power purchase agreements for a 130 MWp solar project plus 100 MWh battery storage in Guatemala (Zacapa), with contracts signed with EEGSA and Deorsa under PEG-5-2025; the deal includes $2.5M in bank guarantees and targets operations before 2029. Grid Access & Rural Electrification: Jackson EMC linemen joined regional electric co-op crews to extend power to a Guatemalan village, building 4+ miles of lines and connecting about 55 homes plus schools and churches in Guadalupe. Carbon Markets Diplomacy: Taiwan hosted a workshop on carbon-credit collaboration that included Guatemala’s Vice Minister of Rural Economic Development, signaling continued regional push to build capacity for international carbon markets. Agri-Food & Trade: UK banana price reporting shows Guatemala’s average banana price fell 6% week-on-week to £0.89/kg, the steepest drop among listed origins. Public Health Watch: A growing U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce expanded to 27 states, with Taylor Farms driving the recall response—relevant for food supply chain risk monitoring. Community Media Funding: Cultural Survival opened a call for proposals (deadline Aug 9) supporting Indigenous community media, including eligible applicants in Guatemala.
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