Renewables Build-Out: Aboitiz Power inaugurated the 92 MW San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan, lifting its local solar footprint to 300+ MW with 150,000+ panels and 146 GWh/year expected. Offshore Wind Licensing: Wales’ NRW granted a marine licence for the Llŷr floating offshore wind demo off Pembrokeshire, targeting up to 10 turbines and power delivery via ~50 km export cables. Energy Diplomacy: During Marcos’ Vancouver visit, the Philippines secured Canadian investments and energy cooperation tied to a solar expansion and Masbate exploration. Fuel-Price Buffering: Namibia’s energy minister said the National Energy Fund remains solvent after N$1.3B spent in two months to cushion fuel prices, with a shift toward coordinated bulk fuel imports. Grid Resilience & Storage: The World Bank approved $265M for Morocco’s Ifahsa pumped hydropower storage to add flexible capacity for renewables. Power Sector Governance: Nepal’s energy ministry highlighted hotline-driven complaint resolution and reforms as Balen Shah’s government nears its 100-day mark. Supply Risk Watch: Belize faces potential hydro shortfalls if El Niño dries conditions, after Mexico outages sparked local concern. Market/Policy Signals: India’s Toyota exec backed E20 as the standard fuel for vehicles sold after April 2023, while Greece received €233.9M EU Modernisation Fund support for 51 energy projects. Infrastructure & Reliability: Hitachi Energy won a €770M contract for Tunisia–Italy HVDC converter stations for the ELMED interconnector. Energy Security & Costs: Storms in Michigan left about 180,000 Consumers Energy customers without power, with crews working 16-hour shifts. Scam Alert: NV Energy warned customers about imposters using sponsored search ads to steal personal and financial data.