AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to reduce blackout risk across South Carolina and North Carolina, authorizing Duke Energy Carolinas to dispatch resources and run backup generation through Sept. 21. Solar Manufacturing: Suniva closed an $835 million capital raise to build a 4.5-gigawatt solar cell factory in Laurens County, targeting a late-2027 opening and about 564 jobs at full capacity. Power Grid & Consumer Impact: Duke Energy also urged Carolinas customers to cut electricity use during a peak-demand period, as regulators and utilities brace for strain. Public Health: The FDA issued a Class II recall for certain hand soaps sold in 15 states due to possible bacterial contamination, including products under the Laura Lynn and Intercon brands. Fraud & Enforcement: Federal prosecutors charged four South Carolina women in a counterfeit-currency wire fraud conspiracy involving Cash App activity. STEM & Community: Aiken hosted the SEED STEM Festival, bringing hands-on robotics and science activities to local children. Aviation Innovation: Joby Aviation completed its first fully autonomous cross-country flight across the U.S., with remote supervision involving Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
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