AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSolar & Storage Rollout: Lightsource breaks ground on a Queensland solar-plus-storage project, aiming to pair low-cost generation with dispatchable batteries to support the NEM and create hundreds of local jobs. Data Centres & Power Demand: Blackstone-backed AirTrunk says it will invest $30bn in India by 2030 to build 5GW of data centre capacity, underscoring how AI is driving major construction and infrastructure spend. Rooftop Solar Access Gap: Energy Consumers Australia research flags that about half of households face structural barriers to rooftop solar and batteries, with renters, apartment dwellers under strata rules, and lower-income households most affected. Construction Tech: Luyten unveils a 3D printing tower crane for high-rise concrete builds, pitching faster, lower-waste, more automated construction. Market Signals for Buyers: REA data shows rising discounting in Sydney’s Manly and other suburbs, suggesting buyers are getting more negotiating power as the market cools. Governance & Risk: ASIC launches a formal investigation into KPMG Australia partners over whistleblower claims involving misuse of confidential client data tied to audit tenders.
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