Grid & renewables bottlenecks: India’s renewable growth is being slowed by transmission congestion, with solar and wind plants curtailing output because inter-state lines haven’t caught up; rating agency ICRA flags heavy reliance on temporary grid access that can cut generation by 30–50% during the day. Nuclear policy: The U.S. nuclear industry is preparing a comprehensive submission to India on draft SHANTI rules that would open the sector to private participation, with comments due Sept. 4. Sanctions & energy prices: U.S. officials say economic pressure on Iran is now the “most effective tool,” while China remains central to whether the campaign can work given its role in buying Iranian crude. Solar trade & tariffs: First Solar’s cadmium-telluride approach is positioned as a quiet winner in the U.S. solar trade wall, since its supply chain avoids key crystalline-silicon inputs targeted by floors. Energy affordability & consumer rules: California’s new replacement tire efficiency standards face backlash over potential cost and limited choice for drivers. Cybersecurity: Australia’s Origin Energy says a July breach exposed sensitive banking and ID details for about 900,000 customers. Hydrogen & ammonia: MIT research points to faster catalyst discovery for low-emissions electrochemical ammonia production, aiming to compete with Haber-Bosch. Regional geopolitics: Greece and Turkey renew disputes in the Aegean tied to renewable-energy spatial planning, while Egypt warns Ethiopia against new Nile dams.