Offshore Wind & Grid Tech: China Three Gorges says its 800MW Rudong offshore wind project has hit a historic 10 billion kWh milestone using 400kV flexible DC transmission, a sign deep-water wind is moving from theory to scale. Energy Security & Coal: India’s Singareni Collieries pledges more coal output for decades ahead while also expanding into solar and other areas, aiming to balance reliability with the renewables push. Transmission & Property Rights: An Alabama homeowner is fighting Alabama Power over a planned 230kV line and access across his driveway, arguing it violates privacy and that condemnation should be rerouted. Data Centers as Power Demand Engine: Mongolia is launching “Green Data Centers” to export digital services, betting on cheap solar and wind to cut data-center energy costs and reach energy independence by 2028–2030. Nuclear & Africa’s Transition: Ghana calls for stronger international nuclear cooperation, including an African nuclear talent and diaspora network, as the continent seeks dependable power. Smart Buildings & Demand Cuts: Qatar highlights smart, efficient buildings as a major lever to cut electricity use, while Britain’s Octopus rolls out “Weekend Happy Hours” to reward households for shifting demand. US Storage Push: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Form Energy’s Maine site, where a long-duration battery is planned to keep power on for days during severe weather. Grid Reliability in Practice: Muscatine Power and Water showcased modernization steps—fault indicators, buried lines, sectionalization, and advanced metering—to speed restoration and improve reliability. Cooling Costs: A US report links heat to sharply higher bills, with utilities pointing to aging infrastructure and severe weather as key drivers.