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May 13, 2014

SkyPower Global and FAS Energy to build 3,000 MW of solar power in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria (SPX) May 13, 2014
SkyPower FAS Energy signed agreements with both the Federal Republic of Nigeria Government and the Delta State of Nigeria Government for the development of 3,000 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects within Nigeria and the Delta State of Nigeria to be built over the next five years. These foundational agreements represent a monumental renewable energy milestone, which entails a multi-phase development and build schedule that will result in production of clean, sustainabl ... read more

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