Grid Reliability Watch: New York’s power system is at a risky “inflection point,” with reserves down about 80% and extreme heat/cold stressing adequacy. Distributed Solar Push: Bihar’s PM Surya Ghar program awarded Oswal Pumps 63 MW of rooftop solar for 57,492 homes under a RESCO model, with ~Rs 247 crore in installation value. Utility-Scale Solar in West Africa: Liberia switched on its first grid-connected utility solar plant—20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park—plus plans to expand to 30 MW and add 12 MWh storage. Wind + Storage for Energy Security: Moldova is moving ahead with a 170 MW wind tender requiring 44 MWh storage to balance a solar-heavy grid. Desalination Breakthrough: A Los Angeles-area test is exploring lower-energy desalination using deep-ocean reverse osmosis to cut power use by about 40%. Hydrogen Timeline: Oman targets first commercial green hydrogen shipments by mid-2027, turning Duqm solar/wind into green ammonia for Europe. Policy + Climate Risk: Super El Niño concerns could drive inflation into double digits, with knock-on effects for food, water, and energy systems. Battery Storage Market Signal: Long-duration energy storage is gaining traction in Europe, with system-level savings estimated at €150–250 million per GW annually. Solar Tech Growth: Building-integrated photovoltaics and distributed solar markets continue strong forecast growth, reflecting accelerating adoption.