Rooftop Solar Policy Push (India): Rajasthan has told its DISCOMs to follow MNRE’s updated “Give It Up” PM Surya Ghar rules, including exemptions from DCR certificate and ALMM List-II requirements for eligible residential rooftop solar applications. Grid + Storage Buildout (India): NTPC Renewable Energy floated an EPC tender for 550 MW/2,200 MWh ISTS-connected BESS at its Shimboo Ka Burj Solar Plant in Rajasthan, with 15 years of O&M and a bid deadline of July 9. Clean Hydrogen Rules (India): MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India to streamline certification and compliance under the national green hydrogen scheme, alongside state policy updates and support for electrolyser manufacturing. Electrified Industry (Denmark): Nobian opened a fully electrified salt plant in Mariager, replacing gas-fired steam with an MVR electric process, boosting capacity ~60% and cutting CO₂. Renewables Finance (World Bank): The World Bank approved €400m in additional financing for Türkiye to expand wind and utility-scale battery storage, using results-based loans to overcome long-term funding gaps. Biomass Scrutiny (UK): The UK FCA closed its investigation into Drax’s Canadian wood-pellet disclosures with no further action, after reviewing thousands of pages. Energy Affordability + Resilience (US/Global): A Kentucky affordability report argues for renewables, storage and demand-side resources over coal or gas, while a new data-center risk analysis warns many sites face extreme heat or water stress.