Hydropower Governance: Nepal is moving to revoke generation licenses for 38 hydropower projects (1,388 MW) that stalled after PPAs, part of a “License Raj” push to force progress. Grid & Storage: Moldova used solar-plus-storage plants to provide balancing services for the first time, cutting output to stabilize the grid as renewables top 1 GW. US Solar Breakthrough: Ember reports solar beat coal in the US for the first time in May (12.8% vs 12.2%), with record solar output and coal’s continued decline. Asia Electrification: A new report says Asia is electrifying faster than the West, with South Asia overtaking the US in solar’s share and Asia dominating clean-tech manufacturing. Solar Under Fire: Russian missiles damaged a solar power plant in Odesa, while strikes also hit residential areas. Policy Targets: Bangladesh set a goal of 5,000 MW solar by 2030, framing renewables as essential for energy security and export competitiveness. Central Asia Economy: EBRD says Tajikistan’s growth is being boosted by investment and rising electricity generation tied to major hydropower like Rogun. Clean Energy Finance: UNDP and Egypt discussed sustainable finance tools to accelerate renewable adoption in industry. Local Solar Benefits: A UK heritage railway in Kent installed solar via a community deal, cutting costs and emissions. Energy Storage Investment: Serbia is treating batteries as core infrastructure, not add-ons, as renewables expand.