Grid & Reliability: PG&E warned Mill Valley could face a Public Safety Power Shutoff for fire risk, citing high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation, with cuts possible Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Cybersecurity & Nuclear: India’s Kudankulam nuclear plant is at the center of a dark-web leak claim by ransomware group World Leaks; NPCIL and Reliance say core nuclear systems were not compromised, though the exposed files reportedly include layouts and supplier/inspection details. Solar + Storage Buildout: Google and Cypress Creek broke ground on the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, targeting up to 2.5 GW of solar and 2.9 GWh of battery storage by 2029 to support data-center power needs. Data Centers & Power Demand: NextEra and Dominion filed to combine, aiming to meet fast-growing demand across four states while keeping local operations regulated. Distributed Energy Policy: England’s next wave of school solar will expand “no upfront cost” private-funded installations for 150 schools and colleges, aiming to cut bills and free education budgets. Nuclear Policy (US): New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed measures to clear the way for advanced nuclear procurement and set rate rules for large-load customers with protections against cost overruns. Local Power Notices: Bishkek scheduled maintenance outages across multiple districts on July 16. Utility/Industry Moves: EPC Power opened a new South Carolina inverter manufacturing facility, adding 275 jobs to support AI-driven grid and data-center demand.