Grid Rules & Competition: The Philippines’ Energy Regulatory Commission set new market-share caps for power generators across Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and nationwide, aiming to curb monopolies as renewables and battery storage surge. Battery & AI Power Growth: Nextpower agreed to buy Prevalon Energy to expand into BESS and intelligent controls, lifting its FY2027 outlook; MPI Energy also rebranded to reflect a broader energy solutions push. Transmission Land Compensation: Uttar Pradesh approved higher compensation for farmers affected by transmission towers (200% of circle rate) and corridors (30%), designed to speed infrastructure delivery. Renewables Planning: Victoria declared its first renewable energy zones, including areas north of Stawell, to coordinate solar, wind and batteries and reduce extra transmission buildout. Local Resilience: Spokane unveiled a community microgrid at the MLK Community Center to boost emergency preparedness. Grid Reliability in Practice: Consumers Energy is removing trees from thousands of miles of lines in Michigan to cut outage risk. Policy for Storage/RE: India’s CERC proposed tighter deviation settlement norms for future renewables while clarifying rules for standalone energy storage and pumped hydro. Energy Prices Watch: Australia’s AER set 2026-27 default electricity offers that cut prices for many NSW and Queensland customers (with a rise in South Australia).