Global Infrastructure Partners ( GP ) is set to make the renewable sector 's biggest - ever acquisition , with the $ 5bn acquisition of Singapore firm Equis Energy . The sale includes $ 5000 of liabilities and is set to close in Q1 2018 . It also owns a majority stake in SunPower. Equis Energy 's 11 GW of renewable assets include solar , wind and hydroelectric power operations , notably featuring one of Australia 's largest solar plants , which is still currently under construction . Insiders have speculated that , as governments replace existing regulatory structures , scale will be a determining factor in ensuring the renewable sector remains profitable .
Global Infrastructure Partners ( GP ) is set to make the renewable sector 's biggest - ever acquisition , with the $ 5bn acquisition of Singapore firm Equis Energy . The sale includes $ 5000 of liabilities and is set to close in Q1 2018 . Equis Energy 's 11 GW of renewable assets include solar , wind and hydroelectric power operations , notably featuring one of Australia 's largest solar plants , which is still currently under construction . Insiders have speculated that , as governments replace existing regulatory structures , scale will be a determining factor in ensuring the renewable sector remains profitable .