Wind Power Expansion: SunZia’s 3,650 MW wind farm in New Mexico is set to start commercial operations this month, with 916 turbines and power tied into transmission for Arizona and California. Solar Growth Under Pressure: US solar momentum is being slowed by federal permitting gridlock, with SEIA/Wood Mackenzie warning that delays could stall growth even as solar and storage dominate new builds. Global Cost Trends: China’s wind and solar generation costs are projected to fall more than 20% over the next decade, reinforcing renewables’ push into data centers and flexible industrial demand. Climate & Food Risks: El Niño’s return raises the odds of below-normal monsoon rains, threatening water and crop yields across India’s rain-fed agriculture. Policy & Budgets: Bangladesh’s FY27 budget adds renewable energy tax and customs relief for solar and EVs, while business groups warn implementation and energy bottlenecks could still weigh on growth. Grid Reliability & Storage: Ember reports wind and solar overtook gas in April, and separate coverage highlights storage buildouts—from Bulgaria’s “battery” push to new solar+storage financing in Arkansas. Local Clean Power Wins: Hawaii’s BYU-Hawaii moves toward a campus solar buildout aiming for 100% solar electricity, and an off-grid wellness center in Canada earns top sustainable tourism recognition. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: A US court fight over offshore wind pauses appears to be shifting as the Justice Department seeks to dismiss an appeal, keeping the industry’s legal uncertainty front and center.