Policy & Grid Reliability: Italy’s renewables push got a major boost as the European Commission approved a €23bn state-aid scheme using two-way contracts for difference to back new onshore wind, solar, hydropower and sewage-gas capacity. Storage & System Flexibility: France’s energy regulator picked five Corsica storage projects totaling ~48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries) to cut solar curtailment and improve renewable integration. India Solar Rules: India’s MNRE eased ALMM compliance for residential rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar’s “Give It Up” net-metering option, exempting cell requirements until March 31, 2027. India Renewables Procurement: SECI floated a tender for 4-hour assured peak supply of 4,800 MWh from ISTS-connected renewables paired with energy storage. Solar on Defence Land: India’s MoD approved a 250 MW solar-with-BESS project on 850 acres in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Hydrogen Feasibility: H2DO launched a 30–50 MW offshore green hydrogen concept study in the Dutch North Sea to pair offshore wind with sea-based electrolysis. Project Moves Forward: Romania’s largest operational solar park (169 MW Iepurești) entered the operational phase, with plans to expand and integrate large-scale storage. Energy Security in Practice: Ukraine reported power cuts across multiple regions from drone strikes and bad weather, while noting solar output helped reduce grid demand.