Grid-scale storage science: Indian and US researchers report a high-entropy cathode for sodium-ion batteries that keeps a stable structure and retains ~84% capacity after 250 fast cycles—aimed at cheaper, durable renewable energy storage. UK solar contracting: Gülermak Renewables secured a 10-year CfD-backed PPA for a 49.5MW solar project in Essex, with ElectroRoute handling trading and optimisation. Solar tax pressure in Pakistan: The Pakistan Solar Association launches a “Stop the Sun Tax” campaign ahead of the 2026/27 budget, warning higher GST and duties could slow PV and battery deployment. Solar-plus-storage in India: Onward Solar Power signed a BESPA with GRIDCO for 45MW/180MWh standalone BESS projects in Odisha after winning capacity in SECI auctions. Battery innovation funding (UK): EQONIC was selected for the UK’s £452m Battery Innovation Programme to accelerate long-duration, safer storage via digital-twin development. Energy infrastructure finance (Türkiye): Türkiye secured €200m from the EIB to back renewable energy, efficiency and sustainable manufacturing via export and investment financing. Offshore wind gets AI push: Industry coverage highlights how AI and digital twins are moving offshore wind operations toward earlier fault prediction and lower maintenance costs. Data centers and power costs (US): Maryland candidates back tighter data center rules, citing a 44% residential rate rise since 2020 and blaming data center growth for higher bills. Renewables and “night power” (Japan): Japan’s osmotic power plant uses seawater and sewage to generate electricity 24/7 without fuel, pointing to new clean baseload options.