Grid Resilience & Heat Risk: A UK government-commissioned report warns extreme heat could trigger more grid faults and blackouts, with the system especially vulnerable once temperatures top 30C. Renewables & Grid Stability: India’s power exchanges are seeing wild swings—spot prices crash near zero in daytime and spike at night—highlighting how solar and demand patterns are stressing market rules. Solar Scale-Up: India’s Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch could become the world’s biggest solar hub by 2029, with up to 30 GW and ~60 million panels. Battery Storage Momentum: Sri Lanka is moving to modernize its grid with battery storage systems, while South Africa’s manufacturing sector is leaning on storage to smooth solar-driven peaks and cut curtailment. Wind Projects & Permitting: Texas wind farms are reportedly stalled as the U.S. Defense Department delays permits, raising concerns about renewable slowdowns. Policy & Subsidies: Pakistan’s power minister says electricity subsidies for protected consumers continue via a QR-code system, rejecting claims of withdrawal. Hydropower Progress: Nepal’s Budhi Ganga hydropower project is prioritized in the budget to push design and construction within 42 months. Clean Energy in Practice: In rural Zimbabwe, Starlink is being used to boost healthcare access, paired with solar-powered clinic upgrades.