Budget Push for Clean Fuels (India): Kerala earmarked INR 100 crore in its 2026-27 revised budget for renewable energy, green hydrogen and related alternative-fuel work, aiming to build a green-fuel ecosystem and expand storage. Household Solar Scale-Up (India): West Bengal’s 2026-27 budget targets installing 200,000 rooftop solar systems under PM Surya Ghar, with INR 100 crore allocated plus extra support for SC/ST families and a push toward open access. Grid-Scale Storage (Cyprus): Cyprus signed first contracts for 120MW of centralized battery storage to cut solar curtailment, with delivery starting in 2027. Microgrids for Energy Independence (US): Two solar microgrids are being developed for a Northern California tribal community to boost resiliency and reduce costs, with excess power planned for grid sharing. Hydropower & Solar Pipeline (Balkans): Republika Srpska’s energy minister outlined plans for a new Bileca hydro plant and additional large solar projects. Nuclear Revival (Canada): Canada unveiled a strategy to support up to 10 new large reactors and advance next-gen options like microreactors for remote power needs. Energy Security Under Strain (Fiji): Fiji’s utility warned low dam levels and higher fuel costs are tightening supply as dry conditions loom. Solar Market Outlook (Global): SolarPower Europe flagged a first global solar contraction in two decades, largely tied to China policy shifts.