Hydro & Wind Deal: Canada’s Quebec–Newfoundland accord would unlock up to C$70B for Churchill Falls upgrades plus a 2,700 MW Gull Island hydro project, 2,000 MW of onshore wind, and new transmission—positioning eastern Canada as a major clean power supplier for U.S. demand. Grid Stress & Storage: A South Africa-focused CO2 long-duration battery from Proconics/Energy Dome targets up to 18 hours, aiming to fix the “night-time gap” that shorter storage can’t cover. Colorado River Fallout: Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record lows, putting hydropower at risk as water nears turbine-stopping levels, with knock-on effects for millions. Policy Push (Renewables): Odisha extended net-metering duty exemptions and BESS STU exemptions, removed a 500 MW wind cap, and added wind-park/captive RE pathways under OREP 2022. Home Solar + EVs: A homeowner’s rooftop solar surplus is being routed to EV charging to avoid export limits—showing how households are adapting as interconnection rules lag. UK Wind Transparency Fight: UK critics say the Met Office removed wind-and-storm analysis from its climate report, raising questions about how Net Zero assumptions are being handled. Nepal Electrification: Nepal’s energy minister urged boosting domestic power use and exports, while an MP pushed “electric kitchens” to cut gas imports and raise clean electricity demand.