Renewables in the field: The Philippine National Police’s Eastern Visayas HQ in Palo, Leyte switched on a 48-kilowatt solar PV system to cut power costs and push greener operations. Grid-scale control: Emerson says its Ovation Green SCADA is helping Holy Cross Energy run and optimize solar, wind and battery storage across four sites in Western Colorado. Energy transition execution: Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister backed Energy Transition Conference 2026 as a shift from ambition to delivery, stressing partnerships across utilities, developers and finance. Energy tech for consumers: Sigenergy launched SigenAgent, a goal-based AI energy manager for solar, storage and EV charging, aiming to automate bill savings and system performance. Policy and markets: South Korea and Canada agreed on a critical-minerals and energy plan that includes more Canadian crude and extra LNG supplies. Geopolitics and prices: Oil rose on renewed Middle East tensions, while gold extended gains as investors leaned on safe havens. Industrial decarbonisation: A UK delegation highlighted the Humber region’s hydrogen and carbon capture plans to attract investment and jobs. Power reliability challenge: Nigeria’s Discos collected N196.13bn in March vs N246.43bn billed, leaving revenue recovery at 79.59% amid weaker billing efficiency.