Solar Policy & Costs: New Hampshire’s Hooksett begins construction on a 1.34-MW landfill solar project, aiming for late-2027 generation and projected $10M+ lifetime savings via a PPA. Import Tax Cut: Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue slashed solar equipment import tax burden to 1% (plus VAT and other duties exemptions) to speed renewable buildout. Home Solar Math: A new explainer breaks down how much UK households could save with solar, depending on usage, export/savings rates, and incentives. Grid Pressure From Data Centers: California’s Imperial Valley utility approved “Large Load Tariff” rules that require big users to pay for upgrades and face priority shutoffs during peak demand. Battery Boom: China’s power battery sector hit 237 GWh in August, with energy storage leading growth and LFP staying dominant. Big Storage Project: Louisiana’s expedited review is moving a proposed 500 MW battery project tied to an unnamed 330–360 MW commercial load. Manufacturing & Jobs: Hitachi Energy plans a $528M transformer factory expansion in Mississippi, with production starting in 2029. Energy Legal Risk: Former AG Bill Barr warned climate lawsuits could benefit China and Russia by shifting costs onto private US producers. Safety Oversight: US lawmakers urged DOE to reverse dozens of safety and transparency rollbacks affecting labs and sites. Global Deals: Gastech 2026 in Bangkok advanced energy agreements worth about $40B.