Solar & Storage Buildout: Suntech opened a Frankfurt service centre to support Europe-wide PV-storage projects, adding training, technical support and partner coordination. Grid & Wind Push: Hungary unveiled a wind expansion plan after a decade-long pause, aiming to lift capacity from 330MW to about 4GW by 2030 alongside RRF-backed grid upgrades. Nuclear Revival Debate: Bulgaria’s PM floated reviving Belene by jointly building it with Ukraine using EU funds, instead of buying Russian reactors. Nuclear Policy in Switzerland: Switzerland’s ban on new nuclear plants faces a referendum in Feb 2027, with parliament pushing to keep the nuclear option open. Methane Rules for Gas Networks: The World Bank postponed a $15m methane leak detection and repair project for Azerigaz’s gas distribution network to Aug 6. Energy Security Under Fire: Reuters reports Ukrainian drones damaged Baltic ports including Ust-Luga and caused a blackout in Sevastopol, amid wider strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Shadow Fleet Crackdown: France fined the owner of the shadow fleet tanker Tagor €1m after a false-flag detention, as authorities step up enforcement. Battery Boom in Poland: BYD Energy Storage will build Poland’s biggest battery project in Siedlce (600MW/2.4GWh) with operation targeted for end-2027. EU Climate Governance: Ireland’s EU presidency is under scrutiny over slow domestic climate progress and concerns about LNG openness and ETS review plans. Carbon Pricing Politics: Germany is diverting ETS1 revenues away from the green transition fund toward pensions and social spending ahead of an EU ETS overhaul.