Renewables Dealmaking (India): SECI and MahaGenco Renewable Energy signed an MoU to jointly develop firm and round-the-clock renewables, BESS, pumped storage and green hydrogen, targeting a pipeline of up to 5 GW. Grid & Renewables Buildout (India): Tamil Nadu approved five dedicated renewable energy zones under TNGECL to speed solar and wind approvals and cut regional delays. Corporate Clean Power Push (India): Reliance says it’s shifting its New Energy buildout from construction to commissioning, with solar PV cell/module production now underway at Jamnagar. AI Power Demand (India): Kirloskar Oil Engines won a large order for 192 MW of high-capacity power systems for HyperNext’s AI-ready hyperscale data centres. Energy Security Under Fire (Crimea): Drone strikes reportedly hit the Tavriyska 470-MW thermal plant and fuel/gas infrastructure in temporarily occupied Crimea, with satellite-detected fires and reported outages. Offshore Wind Legal Setback (US): State AGs and allies prevailed against Trump-era moves to halt offshore wind approvals, with a federal appeal abandoned. Waste-to-Energy (Philippines): The DOE raised its special WTE auction target to 400 MW and extended deadlines to draw more bidders. Rooftop Solar Momentum (India): Odisha’s Ganjam district reported nearly 3,000 households with zero electricity bills after rooftop solar installations.