ENGIE snaps up Solairedirect in deal designed to make it French solar leader

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Energy company now operates 383MW of solar energy in France, and more than 19,000MW of renewable energy globally

French utility company ENGIE has announced its acquisition of Solairedirect, a French solar developer, after purchasing a 95 per cent stake in the company. The gas and power company, which now has 100...

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