Clean Energy Finance: The Asian Development Bank approved a $57.4M package for Sri Lanka to scale rooftop solar aggregation and virtual net metering, aiming to cut costs for households and small businesses without forcing them to install panels. Grid, Heat, and Reliability: Europe’s heatwave is pushing power systems into trouble, with France shutting nuclear output after river cooling water warmed, and Switzerland’s Beznau plant temporarily halting both reactors for the same reason. Energy Prices vs. Fewer Outages: South Africans face higher bills even as load shedding drops, after NERSA approved steep tariff hikes for Eskom and municipalities. Oil and Gas Market Pressure: European gas prices edged up as US-Iran tensions flared around Hormuz, while LNG competition is expected to intensify as summer cooling demand rises. Regional Gas Projects: Afghanistan and Turkmen officials say TAPI construction is advancing toward Herat, with pipe laying and route prep progressing fast enough to target delivery within six months. Nuclear Policy Momentum: Minnesota lawmakers funded a study on whether new nuclear should be part of the state’s future power mix, as AI-driven demand grows. Local Solar Fight: Idaho’s Ada County rejected a large Savion solar farm after community opposition over farmland and impacts to rural life. Drought Stress in PNG: PNG Power warned Port Moresby of continued electricity pressure as Sirinumu Dam levels fall, forcing more diesel generation to cover hydropower shortfalls. Nuclear Innovation (India): India inaugurated a nuclear-heat-based hydrogen facility using the Cu–Cl thermochemical cycle at Kalpakkam.