Clean Power Deals (India): NHPC signed two 40-year hydropower PPAs with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam for its Sawalkot (1,856 MW) and Kamala (1,720 MW) projects, underscoring long-term demand for firm renewables. Solar Auction (India): NHPC’s 1,200 MW Uttar Pradesh solar auction at Jalaun Solar Park cleared at a low INR 2.73/kWh, split 600 MW each to NLC India Renewables and Coal India. Renewables for Industry (India): Andhra Pradesh kicked off JSW’s Rayalaseema steel plant alongside a 3,850 MW captive solar-and-wind project, aiming to anchor low-carbon steel with clean power. Grid + Storage (Europe): Infineon opened a €5B Smart Power Fab in Dresden to scale power semiconductors for AI data centres, EVs and renewables. Hydro + Finance (Morocco): The World Bank backed a $265M hydropower “gigabattery” project, pushing reliability for clean electricity. Community Solar (UK): A Glasgow charity uses rooftop solar to charge electric bikes, pairing clean power with local mobility. Energy Security + Governance (Nigeria): Nigeria joined the IEA as an associate member, spotlighting the country’s grid access gaps alongside its oil and gas role.