Grid & Storage Policy (India): India’s Central Electricity Authority says all upcoming BESS projects should use 100% grid-forming inverters to protect grid strength as solar and wind penetration rises. Transmission for Clean Fuels (India): RECPDCL handed over the Vizag Power Transmission SPV to Adani Energy Solutions for an INR 8,386-crore 765/400 kV buildout tied to green hydrogen and ammonia plans. Solar & Storage Approvals (US): Ohio’s Oak Run Solar—800 MW solar plus 300 MW storage—heads to a final decision after the state Supreme Court sent the case back over visual-impact review. Renewables Build-Out (Philippines): Citicore Renewable Energy reported a 92% jump in first-half net profit, driven by higher electricity sales as new solar capacity came online. EV Charging Payments (India): Pulse Energy joined Unified Bharat eCharge so drivers can find UBC-enabled chargers and pay via UPI in the BHIM app. Offshore & Legal Risk (South Africa): South Africa’s top court blocked Shell’s offshore exploration renewal, raising the bar for community consultation and environmental safeguards. Energy Security Pressure (Bangladesh): The prime minister apologized for power and gas shortages, pointing to LNG storage and regasification limits. Energy Transition Tech (China): China’s solar industry faces slower installations and overcapacity as it shifts toward higher-efficiency tech and system integration. Renewables in the Real World (Germany/Poland): Sungrow signed a 1 GWh storage framework for GOLDBECK SOLAR plus inverter supply for a 722 MWp Polish solar complex. Local Solar Amenities (India/UK): Bhubaneswar plans 25 smart solar benches with battery backup, while Darlington’s council considers a 38 MW solar farm for ~16,400 homes. Energy Market Milestone (India): India’s installed capacity mix tipped to a clean-power majority for the first time, even as coal still dominates actual generation.