Grid Storage Push (Cyprus): Cyprus will sign contracts for its first centralized electricity storage systems, targeting 120 MW of battery capacity by summer 2027 to cut solar curtailment when demand can’t absorb midday PV. Tariff Reform (Nepal): Nepal is preparing a new electricity tariff structure with seasonal pricing—cheaper in the rainy season to boost hydropower consumption, higher in the dry season when imports rise. Island Power Upgrade (Sri Lanka): Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu are set for 24/7 supply via an India-funded hybrid microgrid, replacing costly diesel generation with solar and wind. Offshore Wind Setback (US): The Trump administration paid Invenergy $765 million to terminate four offshore wind leases, continuing a pattern of buyouts after legal and political resistance. Solar for Industry (Bangladesh): Asian Paints Bangladesh commissioned an 850 kWp rooftop solar plant at its National SEZ site, aiming to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency. Wind Procurement (India): NTPC REL floated bids for 813 MW of wind in Karnataka, seeking 271 turbines plus 10 years of O&M. Corporate Clean-Energy Expansion (India): Reliance outlined a major roadmap for renewables, green hydrogen, batteries and alternative fuels to reduce import dependence. Battery Manufacturing (Brazil): BYD plans up to $98 million to add grid-scale BESS production in Brazil, tied to the country’s upcoming storage auction. Transmission Market Reform (China): China completed its first market-based transmission rights trade, enabling cross-region power flows based on supply-demand value.