Grid & Storage: Saudi Energy commissioned the world’s largest grid-forming BESS project—2.5GW across five sites—aimed at boosting stability and renewable integration. Renewables at Scale: India’s Aequs SEZ (Belagavi Aerospace Cluster) says it’s near 100% renewable power, using rooftop solar plus open-access renewables to power industrial operations. Hydrogen Watch: Oman is still assessing geological hydrogen potential, stressing it’s in research and preliminary evaluation with safety and regulatory frameworks in place. Power Procurement Rules: India’s Supreme Court ruling pushes Indian Railways toward faster renewable power procurement, reshaping open-access cost burdens. BESS Buildout: MKC Green Energy won a Letter of Award for a 125MW/500MWh standalone BESS in Uttar Pradesh with Viability Gap Funding support. Energy Security & Markets: Russia’s Rosneft chief claims Strait of Hormuz disruption mainly benefits US energy firms, while Ukraine reported Russian strikes hitting energy infrastructure and causing outages in Sumy. AI + Energy Demand: Coverage highlights how AI and data centers are driving electricity demand and grid stress, with new nuclear and grid upgrades framed as potential answers. Financing Renewables: IRENA and Etihad Credit Insurance teamed up to expand risk-mitigation tools for renewable project financing.