AI Grid Hookups: US regulators ordered faster power connections for energy-hungry AI data centers, aiming to speed “speed to power” while keeping states in charge of retail rates. Clean Energy Buildout: Pattern Energy’s SunZia wind and transmission project in New Mexico/Arizona is now fully operational after nearly two decades, a rare win for US renewables infrastructure. Offshore Wind Deal: Amazon and Skyborn closed a record 600MW PPA for Germany’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, backing construction toward end-2028 commissioning. Energy Security Shock: The Strait of Hormuz reopened, but analysts warn insecurity remains—highlighting how limited bypass routes keep global oil and LNG flows exposed. Nuclear Policy Push: Philippines DOE is drafting “perks” to guide early nuclear developers with cost-recovery assurances tied to its auction-style framework. Storage Momentum (India): IESA projects India’s C&I battery storage could jump from under 1GWh (2025) to 23–31GWh by 2032 as reliability needs and renewable growth accelerate. Regional Grid Integration (Africa): World Bank approved $1.6bn for Eastern Africa market integration and a day-ahead power market to expand cross-border trade and reliability. Power Prices & Reliability: Heat and tight supply are pushing European power prices higher, while Ukraine reports outages in multiple regions after Russian strikes.