Green Hydrogen & Industry Alliances: thyssenkrupp nucera and BHEL signed a collaboration to localize alkaline water electrolyzer module manufacturing in India, aiming to scale green hydrogen projects. Energy Policy & Costs: West Virginia’s PSC hearings on Mon Power and Potomac Edison gas plant proposals could influence long-term rates and consumer bills. Long-Duration Storage Expansion: Offgrid Energy Labs commissioned its first overseas ZincGel battery pilot manufacturing facility in the UK, targeting grid-scale storage demand. Smart Energy for Homes: PowerNexus showcased a residential smart energy system that uses battery dispatch and virtual power plant programs to cut peak costs and monetize flexibility. Industrial AI & Manufacturing: AVEVA launched CONNECT in India to help industrial enterprises turn disconnected data into connected intelligence for faster decisions. Mobility Tech: Kakao Mobility and Renault Korea will co-develop high-precision mapping and software for advanced driver assistance and connected in-car services. EV Battery & Motors: Vimag Labs secured its fifth Indian patent for magnet-free synchronous motor tech for electric mobility. Biotech Materials Scale-Up: AMSilk and Ajinomoto Foods Europe expanded their partnership to move silk-protein production into dedicated industrial-scale manufacturing in France. Cybersecurity & Identity: Token added former CISA CIO Robert Costello to its advisory board as credential compromise and AI-driven phishing raise the stakes.