Rajasthan Solar Build-Out: NTPC Renewable Energy floated an EPC tender for a 550 MW grid-connected solar PV project near Shimbhoo Ka Burj, with bids due June 26 and a 3-year O&M requirement. Maharashtra Solar Lifeline: MERC approved amendments to MSKVY 2.0 PPAs, extending commissioning to March 31, 2026 and adding a Dec. 31, 2026 long-stop date while rejecting a lower-tariff clause. Grid + Storage in California: EDF Renewables and Masdar secured a 15-year PPA for the BigBeau 128 MW solar plus 40 MW/160 MWh BESS project, operational since 2022. Nigeria Prosumers Rule: NERC launched Net Billing Regulations 2026, letting eligible solar customers sell excess power back to distribution companies. EV Demand Signal (Vermont): Vermont passed 20,000 EVs as used EVs and cheaper home charging push driving costs to about $1.75/gallon equivalent. Nuclear Debate Abroad: Eskom revived its Thyspunt nuclear plan in South Africa’s draft IRP, while North Korea inspected a new weapons-grade material plant and pledged an “exponential” ramp-up. AI Power Push: Eurelectric’s “Twin Transition Commitments” links AI growth with grid readiness, citing data centers as a major driver of European electricity demand.