SPI Energy’s Orange Power Subsidiary Produced 47.9 Million Kilowatt Hours of Renewable Energy in 2020 and Targets Future Project Acquisitions
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPI) announced that its subsidiary, Orange Power Co., Ltd., generated approximately 47.87 million kWh of renewable energy in 2020, capable of powering over 8,000 European homes and offsetting more than 32,357 tons of CO2 emissions. With strong operational success in Europe, Orange Power is pursuing acquisitions in the US, Europe, and Australia. The global solar energy market is projected to grow from $52.5 billion in 2018 to $223.3 billion by 2026. SPI's CEO believes their expertise in project development positions them as a valuable partner for solar developers.
- Orange Power's generation of 47.87 million kWh in 2020 demonstrates strong operational success.
- The company is targeting new acquisition opportunities, which may expand its portfolio.
- The global solar market is expected to grow significantly, which could benefit SPI.
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SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2021 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ:SPI) (the "Company"), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors, today announced that its Independent Power Producing ("IPP") subsidiary Orange Power Co., Ltd. produced roughly 47,866,746 kilowatt hours (kWhs) of renewable energy in 2020 from its solar projects in the UK, Italy and Greece. Orange Power produced enough energy in 2020 to power more than 8,000 average European homes and offset more than 32,357 tons of CO2 greenhouse gases.
As part of the European Green Deal, the European Commission proposed in September 2020 to increase the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target, including emissions and removals, to at least
The global solar energy market was valued at
With the success that Orange Power has seen with its operating solar project portfolio in Europe, it is now targeting new acquisition opportunities in the US, Europe, and Australia. Orange Power will look to acquire operating solar projects as well as projects in various stages of development.
Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chief Executive Officer of SPI Energy, commented, "Our past experience of project development, acquisitions and long-term ownership makes us an ideal partner for solar developers who are looking to sell their project portfolios across the Globe. Our recent successful capital raises provide the funds to further grow Orange Power through near-term project acquisitions."
About SPI Energy
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI") is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors. The Company provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, as well as develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Greece, Japan and Italy. The Company has its US headquarters in Santa Clara, California and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. SPI is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in green industries such as battery storage and charging stations, leveraging the Company's expertise and growing base of cash flow from solar projects and funding development of projects in agriculture and other markets with significant growth potential.
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