EV Charging & Storage: Feyree showcased app-controlled smart wallboxes at Dubai Electricity and New Energy, targeting Middle East EV charging demand, while Ola Electric launched three new battery energy storage systems (Ola Shakti Gen 2 for homes plus Shakti Rack and Mahashakti for larger users) to expand beyond EVs. Data Centers & Power Demand: Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest up to $3B in SB Energy’s Ohio data center push for OpenAI, and a separate report highlights how AI-driven data centers are turning energy utilities into growth plays as grid buildout lags demand. Renewables Reliability: Australia’s renewables and batteries are driving lower prices, but executives warn the grid still feels precarious as coal retirements accelerate. Solar Policy Gap: South Africa’s energy planners are said to be overlooking concentrating solar power despite strong conditions for it. Industrial Decarbonisation: Bangladesh’s garment sector could cut energy bills via rooftop solar and machinery upgrades, with CPD urging more blended finance for smaller factories. Refining & Infrastructure: Niger signed a deal for a 100,000 bpd refinery under a build-operate-transfer model, aiming to boost regional refining capacity. Clean-Tech Manufacturing: Pakistan’s E-Cluster initiative aims to localize clean-energy manufacturing through technology transfer and phased assembly. Energy Markets & Inflation: An ECB study says euro-area inflation is mainly driven by energy supply shocks, not demand.