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Eastman Auto and Power Limited (EAPL) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The development marks a key step for the diversified energy solutions manufacturer operating across battery storage, power electronics and solar technologies. EAPL was incorporated in 2000 under the JRS Eastman…
KPI Green Energy expands IPP capacity to 589 MWp
KPI Green Energy Limited has energised an additional 35 MWp of solar capacity, raising its operational Independent Power Producer (IPP) capacity to 589 MWp. The company stated that it is progressing toward commissioning another 1,582 MWp, which would increase its total IPP portfolio to 2.17 GWp. In January 2026, KPI Green commissioned its 200 MW…
rPlus Energies secures PPA with Idaho Power for Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project
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CCI acquires Dutch battery storage platform LCEGS
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Trump halts new offshore wind leases, calls wind farms ‘big, ugly windmills’
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended new federal leases for offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over costs, aesthetics, and wildlife impacts. The executive order mandates a comprehensive environmental and economic review of offshore wind development on the US outer continental shelf. Trump criticized wind energy, stating, “They’re the most expensive form of energy by…
