Renewables Policy Push (South Korea): President Lee Jae Myung met former President Moon Jae-in and said he’ll revive Moon-era peace efforts and restart support for renewable energy buildout, including solar infrastructure. Distributed Solar Drive (India): Tata Power launched “Ghar Ghar Solar” in Punjab, aiming for 1 lakh rooftop systems with battery storage and financing, targeting 500+ MWp over three years. Grid Rules for Wind & Solar (India): India’s MNRE urged the regulator to use technology-specific DSM rules for wind and solar, warning uniform deviation charges could raise tariffs and hurt project bankability. Carbon Removal Milestone (Germany): Ucaneo opened Germany’s largest direct air capture plant in Berlin, removing 150 tons of CO₂ per year for high-purity industrial use and storage. Waste & Recycling Contracts (US): FCC Environmental Services won a 10-year solid waste collection contract in New Smyrna Beach, adding about $88M to its backlog. Waste Enforcement (EU-Turkey): EU anti-fraud agency OLAF helped seize mislabelled textile waste shipments, stopping illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of acrylic-rich textiles. Clean Energy Finance (India): Inox Clean Energy raised INR 700 crore from Adar Poonawalla Family Office to expand renewables, manufacturing, and acquisitions. Climate & Power (Tajikistan): The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for the Rogun hydropower plant, boosting renewable electricity and reducing winter shortages. Tech’s Energy Reality Check: Amazon reported a 16% rise in emissions in 2025, driven largely by AI-driven energy demand and supply-chain emissions.