Kingdom Energy Storage Platform Backed by Stonepeak Executes First Project Financing Facility

Kingdom Energy Storage Platform Backed by Stonepeak Executes First Project Financing Facility

SINGAPORE, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kingdom, a battery energy storage system (“BESS”) platform established by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has executed its first long-term project finance loan facility for its Mimasaka project, a 29MW battery energy storage project in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku, Japan. MUFG Bank, Ltd. is the original lender and mandated lead arranger. The project...
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Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech and biotech IPO candidates

Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech and biotech IPO candidates

US dollar-denominated funds could face more hurdles when investing in Chinese tech and biotech companies as Beijing adopts a stricter approach to companies seeking listings via offshore incorporated vehicles. Indicative of Chinese regulators’ caution in overseeing sensitive industries, industry sources say the move ensures that any sale of assets does not escape regulatory scrutiny. And for any offshore incorporated structures that are approved, the stock regulator requires listing applicants...
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Study finds 70% of remediated Los Angeles yards still exceed lead limit

Study finds 70% of remediated Los Angeles yards still exceed lead limit

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Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion In LAPD Battery Case: “Doing Very Well”

Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion In LAPD Battery Case: “Doing Very Well”

“Old Town Road” singer Lil Nas X is a significant step closer to putting his felony police battery case in the rearview mirror. The Grammy-winning musician, born Montero Hill, appeared in a Los Angeles County courtroom Monday and was granted entry into a mental health diversion program. The judge found that his arrest last August, for allegedly battering three police officers, was “aberrant from his normal conduct.” The court determined the incident was linked to the artist’s subsequ...
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Lil Nas X to Have Battery Charges Dismissed If He Continues Treatment

Lil Nas X to Have Battery Charges Dismissed If He Continues Treatment

Lil Nas X, real name Montero Hill, will have his felony battery charges dismissed as long as he complies with a mandated treatment plan, reports Rolling Stone’s Nancy Dillon. The treatment includes two years in what is known as a mental-health diversion program. Judge Alan Schneider said the court’s decision for potential dismissal stemmed from the artist’s previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Judge Schneider added that the dismissal is also contingent on Hill obeying all laws for the n...
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Not all USB-C hubs are the same — this one spec makes a huge difference for your battery life

Not all USB-C hubs are the same — this one spec makes a huge difference for your battery life

Published Apr 6, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Shimul studied pyschology as her major but never looked back at her degree once she graduated. She began her journey in college as a social media intern and eventually became a social media manager for publications like iGeeksBlog, Guiding Tech, and MySmartPrice, along with popular tech influencers like Rajiv Makhni. For the initial years of her career, she focused primarily on social media until she joined MySmartPrice, where she stepped into the world of co...
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realme 16 Pro series launches in Malaysia, 200MP LumaColor camera and 7000mAh battery to wow customers

realme 16 Pro series launches in Malaysia, 200MP LumaColor camera and 7000mAh battery to wow customers

realme has officially launched the realme 16 Pro Series in Malaysia, headlined by the realme 16 Pro+ and realme 16 Pro, bringing flagship-inspired imaging, premium design and powerful performance to the mid-range segment. Positioned as a new benchmark for “premium mid-range” devices, the series places a strong emphasis on portrait photography, combining high-resolution sensors with advanced AI features tailored for content creators and younger users. 200MP Portrait Master with Periscope Zoom...
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Afenifere joins SDP, adopts SDP candidates

Afenifere joins SDP, adopts SDP candidates

-Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum And Arewa Movement For Good Governance Present As Observers  -Heralding The Birth Of Afenirewa As A New National Alliance Vehicle For National Transformation Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a leading Nigerian opposition party, has received a major boost in its quest to reenact the  1993 feat that saw the party winning the presidential election of that year, with the late business mogul, Bashorun MKO Abiola...
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Conductive smart hydrogels as battery electrolytes: Promising for lithium, sodium, and zinc-ion chemistries

Conductive smart hydrogels as battery electrolytes: Promising for lithium, sodium, and zinc-ion chemistries

Hydrogels offer promise in batteries as an electrolyte, including lithium and sodium chemistries, due to being inherently more safe. April 6, 2026 Tristan Rayner Image: Petra Klawikowski, Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 3.0 From ESS News Battery research in industry and acadaemia continues to advance ideas in electrodes and electrolytes, covering materials, designs, safety, efficacy, and green credentials. In most cases for lithium-ion batteries used in stationary storage, the use of potentially fla...
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Electrification alone may not shield firms from gas-linked prices

With electricity markets still tied to natural gas in many regions, battery storage is emerging as a tool to manage price volatility and reduce exposure to grid-driven risks. April 6, 2026 Phoebe Skok From pv magazine USA As the geopolitical situation in the Middle East continues deteriorating, fears of a long-term energy crisis are growing. Conflict-driven volatility on the oil and gas market is pushing up electricity and fuel prices, leaving individual consumers and corporations alike scrambli...
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