Solar & Storage Buildouts: Electrica SA signed a €36M deal for a ~79 MW solar plant plus energy storage in Bihor County, adding to Europe’s push for firming renewables. Grid Rules Catch Up to EU Standards: Albania approved a new draft electricity law aimed at aligning with EU rules, including storage and new ways for self-consumers to aggregate. Renewables in the Mix: Portugal’s May renewables covered 61% of demand, with hydropower leading (32%) and wind close behind (27%). Policy Shift for Rooftops: Haryana says it will offer rooftop solar to households up to 1 kW without bank guarantees, aiming for “nearly zero” bills. Solar for Public Infrastructure: Northeast Philadelphia Airport is seeking approval for a 1.5 MW on-site solar farm with a 25-year power purchase agreement. Market & Reliability Tensions: North Carolina advanced data-center guardrails while blocking Duke from retiring coal or gas without permission for new nuclear—showing how AI-driven demand is colliding with power-planning politics. Offshore Wind Meets Marine Science: Studies warn that electromagnetic fields from offshore wind cables can affect sharks and rays, potentially changing predator-avoidance behavior. Hydropower Financing: Nepal’s Super Tamor 166 MW hydropower project secured NPR 19B in bank financing under a signed financial management agreement.