Renewables Rush (US): U.S. solar developers are sprinting to lock in expiring federal clean-energy tax credits before a July 4 deadline, with analysts warning project prices could jump 40%–50% and ripple into higher energy costs as AI-driven demand surges. Grid & Storage (Sri Lanka): WindForce says seven more battery energy storage systems (280MW total, 70MW daily peak discharge) have arrived at Colombo Port for installation near key substations, following an earlier June delivery and targeting full commissioning by end-July. Clean Power Deals (Philippines): PetroGreen Energy’s units secured commercial operation approvals for a 13.56MW wind expansion and regulator clearance for additional solar and grid-connection work, advancing multiple projects toward full market participation. Energy Security (Africa): Experts argue nuclear should be a shared, collaborative path to reliable baseload power for industrialization across Africa, citing high upfront costs and the need for regional coordination. Battery Supply Chain (China): CATL launched “CATL Mall” direct online sales to serve smaller storage integrators with low minimum orders, aiming to capture fragmented demand and reshape how battery cells get sourced. Corporate Clean Energy (South Africa): Tiger Brands signed a renewable electricity wheeling deal with Apollo Africa to replace part of Eskom power with renewables starting in 2028. Cross-border Power (Europe–North Africa): Hitachi Energy won a major contract for converter stations for the Italy–Tunisia Elmed HVDC interconnection, a key link between Europe and Africa. Energy Policy Cost Fight (Pennsylvania): A report says alternative energy mandates have cost ratepayers $3.3B, warning proposed expansions could push residential bills higher without clear renewable or emissions gains.