Grid-Ready Solar in Malaysia: Malaysia’s Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) pushed “ambition to execution,” with officials stressing whole-of-nation coordination for CCUS and faster regional collaboration across ASEAN. Storage Mandate: Malaysia also signaled the next solar push: future utility-scale solar under LSS6 is expected to require paired BESS for grid stability, alongside new MoUs for large-scale battery projects. India BESS Deal: Advait Energy Transitions locked in a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone BESS purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam, aiming to boost reliability and renewable integration. Solar Manufacturing Push (India): Servotech Renewable Power System plans about INR 400 crore to expand EV charger, solar, and battery manufacturing and warehousing in Haryana under the state’s “Make in Haryana” drive. UAE Gas With Future CCS Option: EWEC awarded the Taweelah C IPP to TAQA and partners, with a 2.6 GW combined-cycle plant and a PPA running to 2050 designed to enable carbon capture later. EU Clean Power Savings: A new report says solar and wind cut EU fossil fuel import costs by €59 billion in 2025, improving energy security amid volatility. Data Centres Turning to Cleaner Gas: Pure DC completed Europe’s first large-scale cross-border biomethane purchase for a data centre, moving 9GWh from Germany to Ireland over a week. Policy Backslide in New York: New York weakened its climate law, extending deadlines for emissions targets—an important signal for clean-energy momentum and costs.