Electricity Demand Shift: The IEA says global power demand will grow faster than the economy through 2030, with electricity-related spending set to keep climbing. Grid & Storage Reality Check: China’s PV industry is pivoting hard toward energy storage as module losses deepen, while California’s new longer-duration battery project points to the push for 24/7 clean power. Renewables vs. Policy Friction: Delaware lawmakers move to make data centers cut off first in blackouts unless they bring their own power, and ERCOT warns hyperscale loads may not ride through faults. Transition Minerals Scrutiny: China’s overseas mining push and its Green Mineral Initiative raise the question of whether rules abroad can meet global climate and ESG goals. Africa Power Moves: Lesotho signs a $6.2bn hydropower-and-AI data center deal aimed at turning it into a power exporter; Liberia secures $125m for solar and grid upgrades; Uganda’s solar growth is framed as resilience-building, not just new capacity. Local Solar Politics: Lagos residents react to a solar panel tax/approval dispute, while Wales launches a home-energy pilot pairing advice with vetted installers. Nuclear Back in the Mix: Switzerland polling shows rising support for keeping and expanding nuclear as supply worries grow.