Grid Strain & Outages: Severe storms and extreme heat kept power crews busy across the US and Canada, including metro Detroit (DTE: 233,533 customers out; Consumers: 125,064), Michigan’s Lansing region (15,000+), and Ontario where Hydro One reported an outage affecting 360+ customers after “extreme weather conditions.” Nuclear for AI & New Build: Ampera unveiled a 3D-printed, subcritical solid-state thorium reactor module aimed at powering AI data centers, while China’s Taipingling Unit 2 connected to the grid for electricity generation. India Solar Scale-Up: NTPC Renewable Energy signed a 1,200 MW solar PPA with PTC India, and NTPC-SAIL commissioned the final 5 MW module of a 15 MW floating solar plant in Chhattisgarh; Uttar Pradesh also hit a rooftop solar milestone with 71,888 installations in June. EV Charging Rules: Delhi’s regulator (DERC) adjusted power connection rules so upstream electricity infrastructure costs can be covered under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, easing EV charger rollout. Power Market & Policy: India granted a two-year tender exemption to four China-linked equipment makers for critical power projects, and Spain’s government moved to require mobile coverage during blackouts to reduce outage fallout. Renewables Expansion: Wales granted a marine licence for a floating offshore wind demo off Pembrokeshire, targeting up to 10 turbines.