Energy Storage Push: The UK confirmed £1.3 billion for energy storage at the G7 Summit, including funding tied to long-duration storage and flexibility projects. India Grid Resilience: NTPC Renewable Energy floated an EPC tender for a 240 MW / 960 MWh battery system in Rajasthan, with 15 years of O&M—another sign storage is moving from backup to core grid planning. Corporate Net-Zero Progress: South Africa’s Growthpoint reached 12 net-zero carbon certified projects and targets more across its portfolio by 2028/2050. Renewables vs. Reality Check: A report warns US data centers are driving clean-energy growth while still forcing utilities to keep fossil plants online and delaying grid connections. Solar Manufacturing Momentum: Crisil says India’s ALCM mandate could push domestic solar cells to supply nearly half of FY27 demand, while capacity additions may pressure returns. Desertification Results: China reported restoring 10.13 million hectares of desertified land since 2021. Waste & Cities: Nairobi quadrupled daily garbage collection to over 4,000 tonnes, clearing illegal dumpsites. Food Systems & Climate: Ghana cocoa research argues the biggest climate threat may be the farmer’s health and adaptive capacity, not just the cocoa tree. Green Finance & Land: Jordan Green Ammonia secured Aqaba land for a $1bn green ammonia project powered by solar plus battery storage.