Grid Storage & Renewables (India): Ola Electric and Axis Energy signed an MoU to evaluate deploying up to 20 GWh of battery energy storage by 2032, aimed at firming renewables and improving grid reliability as India’s storage needs scale fast. Solar Policy (India): MNRE issued a detailed clarification on how ALMM List-II applies across competitive bidding, rooftop, net metering, open access, behind-the-meter, and DCR-based projects—key for developers planning module sourcing. Rooftop Solar Push (India): PM Surya Ghar hit 50 lakh+ rooftop solar homes, adding 14.8 GW so far, with subsidies and loans accelerating installations. Wind Buildout (India): GE Vernova will supply and install 43 locally manufactured 3.8 MW turbines for Enfinity Global’s Fatehgarh wind farm in Rajasthan, with deliveries starting Q4 2026. Grid Reliability & Heat (Europe): A heatwave and drought are forcing power cuts in Hungary and complicating nuclear cooling as Danube flows hit record lows; Albania also battles wildfires. Solar-Plus-Storage (UK): Push Power won planning approval for a 16.5 MW / 22.5 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Essex. Nuclear & Solar Storm Forecasting (US/Space): NASA’s PUNCH mission improved solar storm arrival predictions, helping forecast timing more accurately—relevant for protecting power grids from space weather. Distributed Storage (US): Base Power launched its Base Core residential battery (39.2 or 78.4 kWh) and closed a $1B Series D to expand production.