Grid AI Funding: DOE picked Siemens Energy for Genesis Mission support to build an AI system that helps utilities manage transmission grids using existing infrastructure, aiming to improve reliability and reduce congestion. Clean Power M&A: MN8 Energy agreed to buy Greenbacker in a cash-and-equity deal valued up to about $375M, expanding a U.S. enterprise-focused renewables platform. Wind Goes Live: CPV Renewable Power started commercial operations for CPV Rogue’s 114MW wind project in Pennsylvania, built on former coal mine land. Solar + Storage Policy: China plans to end tax breaks on certain PV cells and battery products, with a phased consumption-tax restart and exemptions for newer tech like sodium-ion and perovskite. Solar Opposition: In the Philippines, an investigative mission raised concerns about biodiversity, water and Indigenous rights tied to proposed Olongapo solar expansion. Heat-Grid Stress: Tunisia’s heatwave is driving rolling power cuts as demand nears record levels, while Water Crisis: Lake Powell continues shrinking, forcing marina and access changes. Energy Security: Lithuania will deploy troops to protect key energy infrastructure, including LNG, interconnections, and pumped storage.