U.K. utility enters wind-power arena
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The UK's Scottish and Southern Energy PLC bought Ireland's wind power firm Airtricity Holdings Ltd. in a deal valuing Airtricity at $1.59 bil. The purchase marks Scottish and Southern's entry into Asian and continental European markets and expands its presence in the renewable energy sector.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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E.On Turns to Russia's Opening Electricity Market
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German energy utility E.ON AG plans to enter the Russian electric power market, which will be opening to foreigners. This decision follows the firm's inability to secure a majority stake in the Spanish utility Endesa SA.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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