Energy Storage Surge: China’s battery industry reported August output and sales jumping sharply, with energy storage batteries leading and LFP chemistry still dominating. Grid Reliability & Investment: Canada inaugurated Atlantic Canada’s biggest battery storage facilities, backed by federal and lender support to speed the shift away from coal. US-Ukraine Wartime Power: DTEK secured a $85m wartime loan from the U.S. DFC for a battery storage project as Russia keeps targeting Ukraine’s energy system. Data Centers Strain Power: Pennsylvania regulators warned AI-driven data center growth could trigger frequent grid reliability events by 2030 without new generation. Policy & Affordability Fight: Wisconsin’s governor celebrated a court win blocking a Trump move to keep coal plants running longer, arguing it would raise bills. Energy Prices in Europe: Moldova’s energy minister linked rising European gas prices to LNG competition, low storage levels, and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Talks: Ukraine says it’s ready for an energy ceasefire but needs a concrete list of facilities from Russia. Corporate Moves in Renewables: Enel closed an $810m U.S. solar portfolio deal, while Apex and Meta added another 144MW Texas solar project under a PPA. Market Watch: Options traders piled into bearish bets on energy stocks despite the sector’s strong run.