Brookfield - Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC), together with its institutional partners, announces two further investments in the
Brookfield Renewable has agreed to acquire Scout Clean Energy ('Scout') for
Brookfield Renewable also announces today the closing of its acquisition of Standard Solar for consideration of
Both Scout and Standard Solar will continue to operate as independent businesses within the Brookfield Renewable
'We are thrilled to be putting more dollars to work in our
'Scout is pleased to be sponsored going forward by an industry-leading partner to help Scout continue to grow our rapidly expanding pipeline of wind, solar and battery storage projects across
'Through this acquisition, which provides additional large-scale access to capital, Standard Solar is poised for massive growth, enabling us to contribute in an even more significant way to the clean energy transition. We're looking forward to joining the Brookfield Renewable portfolio, one of the world's largest renewable energy platforms. Our two companies share a mutual passion for renewables and company cultures that recognize and amplify excellence and equity - we are the ideal match.'
The Scout and Standard Solar acquisitions follow a string of recent clean energy investments by Brookfield Renewable in
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About Brookfield Renewable
Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world's largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms. Its portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar and storage facilities in
Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power company of
About Scout Clean Energy
Scout Clean Energy is a renewable energy developer and owner-operator headquartered in
About Standard Solar
Standard Solar is powering the nation's energy transformation - channeling its project development capabilities, financial strength and technical expertise to deliver the benefits of solar, as well as solar + storage, to businesses, institutions, farms, governments, communities and utilities. Building on 18 years of sustainable growth and in-house funding and tax equity investment capital, Standard Solar is a national leader in the development, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets. Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep resources, the company owns approximately 500 MW of operating and under construction contracted assets across
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