Nuclear & Security: The IAEA says drone attacks damaged transformers at the Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant, threatening off-site power for Europe’s largest nuclear site and prompting talks for another localized ceasefire to enable repairs. Nuclear Fuel Logistics: Bangladesh received uranium fuel shipments for the Rooppur plant under tight security, with officials saying deliveries for both units are expected to be completed by December. Grid + Data Centers: Michigan regulators approved a 20-year electricity deal for Google’s new data center, but the state AG warns the arrangement may leave other Xcel customers exposed to major added costs. AI Power Crunch: Google launched Project Suncatcher, a solar-powered AI computing satellite prototype to test whether chips and cooling can survive space conditions. Renewables + Storage: Albania’s next solar auction is set for no later than early 2027 and will, for the first time, include battery storage to bridge midday output and evening demand. Nuclear Policy Updates: Poland pushed back its first nuclear plant to 2036 and the second to 2040, while still targeting a larger nuclear share by 2040. Solar Growth: Odisha set a goal of about 7,500 MW of solar by 2030, including agrivoltaics and rooftop programs. Wind Power: Romania’s VIFOR Wind Farm added 192 MW in phase one, with phase two due in 2027. Battery Adoption: In the U.S., 37% of new residential solar installs included batteries in 2025, up from 25% in 2024. Electric Vehicles: A South African driver describes switching to an EV after fuel-price shocks, highlighting how volatile oil costs are reshaping transport choices.