Total to snap up stake in Indian solar giant Adani Green Energy

Cecilia Keating
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A Total solar plant in South Africa | Credit: Total
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A Total solar plant in South Africa | Credit: Total

Announcement of deal to acquire 20 per cent stake in world's largest solar developer comes just days after oil giant quits American Petroleum Institute over climate policy differences

Total is to snap up a 20 per cent stake in the clean power arm of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, as the French oil giant accelerates efforts to become a leading player in the global renewable energy...

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