Statkraft Ireland has acquired nine solar projects totalling 320 MW in capacity for $17.3m. Statkraft noted that the deal will allow the company to help Ireland achieve its targets outlined in the Climate Action Plan that was published in June 2019. The assets, many of which are in advanced stages of development, were bought from JBM Solar. It is the first time that a state-owned company has purchased renewable energy assets on such an scale. Statkraft wants 2 GW of solar capacity by 2025.
Statkraft Ireland has acquired nine solar projects totalling 320 MW in capacity for $17.3m. The assets, many of which are in advanced stages of development, were bought from JBM Solar. It is the first time that a state-owned company has purchased renewable energy assets on such an scale. Statkraft wants 2 GW of solar capacity by 2025.