Renewables Policy Push (US): U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel producers are ramping up to meet EPA Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026–2027 after a big jump in mandated blending volumes, with plants expected to run near full capacity to hit targets. Grid & Storage Buildout (Oman): Oman is accelerating EV charging and battery-linked investments as part of its sustainability and diversification drive, aiming to make charging available at hotels and key tourism sites. Solar on the Ground (Philippines): Police Regional Office 8 in Palo, Leyte inaugurated a 48-kW rooftop solar PV system as the first phase of a larger multi-phase project to cut electricity costs and emissions. Clean Energy Finance (Bangladesh): Civil groups and energy experts are urging a symbolic 1% tax on renewable equipment and a Tk 25,000 crore revolving green finance facility to speed clean energy deployment. Solar Project Politics (Namibia): Namibia’s presidency rejected claims tying President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to a proposed Sinomine-Massaus solar project, saying allegations lack support. Hydropower Momentum (India): In Arunachal Pradesh, 110 households signed an MoU backing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project pre-feasibility work, framing it as both power and water-safety planning. Solar Expansion (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s Centragrid Solar Plant is now feeding 25 MW into the grid after phased upgrades, supporting reliability in multiple load centres. Space Power Idea (UK/US): Space Solar and Lonestar plan to host orbital data storage modules on a demonstrator spacecraft, pairing in-space assembly with power-harvesting ambitions. Data Center Backlash (US): Residents in Gilroy, California are pushing for more say over a major Amazon data center, citing local water and electricity impacts.