Sun shines on Power-One after $1bn merger with ABB
Swiss engineering company hopes to take advantage of burgeoning solar inverter market with acquisition
Swiss engineering giant ABB is hoping to position itself as a leading supplier to the fast-expanding global solar power market, after buying renewable energy company Power-One in a deal worth around $1bn...
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