Renewables & Grid Buildout: India’s SECI and MahaGenco REL signed an MoU to develop up to 5 GW of firm/round-the-clock renewables, storage, pumped hydro and green hydrogen. Energy Access & Local Power: A Catholic parish in Pagbilao, Quezon added a 10 kW on-grid solar system, taking its total to 25 kW to cut bills and support greener operations. Policy & Regulation: Sri Lanka’s rooftop solar and BESS boom is pushing safety rules to catch up, with a technical forum focused on DC risks and protection practices. Storage as Infrastructure: A new report argues standalone BESS is shifting from backup to long-term grid asset, with more tenders and availability-style revenue models. Hydropower Economics: Bhutan’s DGPC remains central to meeting domestic demand and funding the state via royalty, taxes and dividends, as capacity targets rise. Tariffs & Costs: Kenya’s regulator set new monthly electricity adjustments, including forex and fuel charges, expected to raise bills. International Energy Politics: The EU cleared most of Bulgaria’s recovery targets, unlocking about €1.1bn, including renewable energy-related milestones. Clean Fuel Push: India approved INR 150 crore support for a hybrid 2G ethanol project in Uttar Pradesh using bagasse and residues to reduce residue burning and improve energy security.