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Statkraft acquires Irish wind farms from TRIG
Official Press Release Statkraft:
Statkraft expands Irish portfolio with wind asset acquisition
Statkraft has purchased a portfolio of operating wind farms in Ireland from London-listed investment firm TRIG (The Renewables Infrastructure Group).
The assets, which are located in the Republic of Ireland, have a total capacity of 35 megawatts. It is anticipated that the assets, some of which began operating in 2000, could provide repowering opportunities in the future. This would make Statkraft one of the first renewable energy companies in Ireland to repower older wind farms. The acquisition is part of Statkraft’s strategy to further strengthen its position in Europe. In 2021, Statkraft added 43 operational wind farms in Germany and France, with a combined capacity of almost 350 MW, to its European onshore wind portfolio. Kevin... ... More: Official Press Release Statkraft
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