Renewables and the Grid: A global buildout is running ahead of transmission and storage: China curtailed an estimated 360 TWh of wind and solar in the first half of 2026, while India curtailed 14% of solar output in the June quarter. New Capacity: Victoria approved two wind farms and four large batteries worth nearly $4 billion, as it prepares for a major coal-plant closure. Odisha, meanwhile, drew proposals for 11.7 GW of clean-energy projects. Nuclear Security: Russian drones targeted a substation critical to Ukraine’s Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant, renewing concern about risks to nuclear safety across Europe. Nuclear Deals: South Korea and Türkiye agreed to work on financing for a planned four-reactor plant at Sinop. Utility Pressures: Hydro-Québec says it may import power as demand grows and reservoir levels remain low, while extending its $200 billion investment plan to 2041. Local Power Politics: Tucson voters were rejecting a 25-year utility franchise deal in early results; Kitsap County voters also opposed giving their public utility authority to pursue public power.