US Clean-Energy Grant Backlash: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6bn in clean-energy grants “based solely” on whether recipient states backed Kamala Harris, contradicting earlier claims about project quality. AI Data Center Power Politics: Trump expanded a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” to prevent AI-driven electricity costs from rising for households, as utilities and developers signaled support. Grid Reliability Under Strain: Libya’s High Council of State called for a full inquiry into the electricity crisis after outages continued despite funding. Heatwave Blackouts: Tunisia’s STEG issued daily heat alerts and scheduled cuts as demand surged, while the UK faced wildfire-driven outages leaving thousands without power. Renewables & Storage Deals: Greece’s PPC Group is entering Hungary by buying a 57.47 MWp solar park and eyeing a co-located battery project. South Asia Grid & Rates: Nepal’s energy minister urged private-sector participation in electricity trading; Nepal Electricity Authority leadership inspected eastern infrastructure amid complaints. Data Centers vs Power Bills: Florida’s governor race is turning into a fight over AI data centers, with candidates pushing for moratoriums or rules forcing developers to cover power and water costs. India Solar Momentum: India’s solar climb continues—now the world’s third-largest solar market—highlighting how fast renewables are reshaping demand and investment. Transmission for New Load: Adani Energy Solutions won an Rs 8,500 crore transmission project in Andhra Pradesh to support green hydrogen and emerging data-center demand. Local Outage Causes: Georgia’s Enguri HPP said a 500-kilowatt line shutdown triggered a system collapse, with restoration later confirmed.