Poland Renewables Deal: PPC Group is buying a 277.3 MW wind-and-solar portfolio from EDP Renewables, including 175.4 MW operating assets and 101.9 MW of solar under development for 2029, as it builds a clean-energy platform across Central and Southeastern Europe. Grid Bottleneck in Ireland: TD Barry Heneghan says Ireland is wasting wind power because the grid can’t carry it, backing a law to enable “private wires” so renewables can sell directly to nearby users and cut pressure on the constrained public network. Germany Storage Contract: Centrica Energy and Zelestra signed a physical tolling deal for 99 MW / 297 MWh of BESS in Lower Saxony, targeting operation from 2028 to support flexibility and renewable integration. Heat, Drought, and Power Risk: Austria hit a record temperature while Hungary curbed power use as drought strains the grid; across Europe, low river flows are also threatening shipping and hydropower. Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries: Ukraine says it hit two Russian refineries far from the frontline, aiming to hit oil revenues that fund the war. EU Sanctions Watch: The EU’s move to sanction Russian power firm Inter RAO raises concerns about knock-on risks for Georgia’s electricity supply. Energy Transition Finance: Great British Energy backs UK solar-thermal manufacturing via an £8.875m investment in Naked Energy.