{"id":1824,"date":"2016-11-21T08:45:11","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T08:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alj.corp.staging.omniaconnect.net\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1824"},"modified":"2021-05-26T06:24:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T06:24:38","slug":"acquisition-of-leading-solar-developer-frv","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/news\/acquisition-of-leading-solar-developer-frv\/","title":{"rendered":"Abdul Latif Jameel strengthens energy business with acquisition of leading solar developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Acquisition positions Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services as the largest GCC-based solar PV developer and one of the leading solar PV developers in the world<\/li>\n<li>The 100% acquisition includes FRV\u2019s current solar PV pipeline of 3.8 GWdc, proven expertise in solar plant development and in particular its project financing, internal engineering capabilities, independence from technology and international footprint<\/li>\n<li>Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services brings increased access, know-how and its financial backing to the emerging solar PV markets of the MENAT region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alj.com\/en\/energy-and-environmental-services\/energy-overview\/\">Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services<\/a> (\u2018Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and ES\u2019), today announced the acquisition of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (\u2018FRV\u2019), a leading global developer of solar power plants for an undisclosed sum. The sellers were Denham Capital, Qualitas Venture Capital, and Founder shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and ES\u2019s acquisition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alj.com\/en\/in-the-news\/bracewell-represents-frv-as-counsel\/\">FRV<\/a> is a natural next step in its multi-year energy strategy and follows the successful joint venture partnership announced between the two companies in January 2014.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/our-people\/mohammed-abdul-latif-jameel\/\">Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel<\/a>, Chairman and President of Abdul Latif Jameel, said: \u201cThis is a major development of our energy business and a part of our on-going strategy. The acquisition is a strong signal of our intent to become a leading player in the global renewables energy sector and gives us a market leading position in solar power plant development. We will continue to pursue further acquisitions in the renewables sector in support of the MENAT region\u2019s growing power demand and in doing so, we look to build local capacity and leave a lasting legacy of energy sector expertise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition results in ownership of FRV\u2019s current global solar project pipeline of approximately 3.8 GWdc. The pipeline consists of a 24 MWdc fully operational plant (\u2018Royalla\u2019 in Australia), 370 MWdc of plants under construction and awarded (65 MWdc at \u2018La Jacinta\u2019 in Uruguay, 70 MWdc at \u2018Moree\u2019 in Australia, five further plants totaling 175 MWdc in Brazil and one plant of 60 MWdc in Egypt). A further 3.4 GWdc is derived from projects currently under different stages of development. From 2006 to date, FRV had successfully developed and divested approximately 1.7 GWdc mainly from projects in the USA, Spain and Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Roberto de Diego Arozamena, Chief Executive Officer, Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and ES stated: \u201cOur acquisition of FRV strengthens our position within the solar PV sector with the goal to become an independent power producer. Our decision to acquire FRV was based on their specific set of skills, pioneering position in solar PV power plant development, and their technology independent approach. FRV brings operational in-market solar PV development expertise with proven project financing and internal engineering and procurement competencies. This acquisition also strengthens our market position as we are now able to bid for additional business from a more comprehensive and developed platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur strategy is to focus on renewable energies such as solar, wind, waste-to-energy, hydro power and environmental services such as waste management. The acquisition of FRV is tangible evidence of the progress we are making towards establishing ourselves in the global energy sector. FRV is the optimal partner for strengthening our Energy business, given its established position as a leading international developer of large-scale solar projects with experience in both photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technology. I am confident that under our ownership FRV will see exponential growth as part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>FRV currently has a 3.8 GWdc pipeline of projects in emerging solar markets including the Middle East, Australia, Africa and Latin America. 3.8GWdc of power is the equivalent of generating enough electricity to supply approximately 1,750,000 homes and remove approximately six million tons of Co2 emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Rafael Benjumea, CEO of FRV noted: \u201cOur global track record backed up by Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services\u2019 financial strength and presence across the MENAT region, will significantly increase our ability to build scale, geographical reach as well as establish our leadership in diversifying national energy production in strategic markets across the world. I would like to thank Denham Capital and Qualitas Venture Capital for their support in developing the FRV business over the last three years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Scott Mackin, Denham Capital Managing Partner and Co-President: \u201cDenham Capital has been proud to partner with the team at FRV for nearly three years in this very successful investment. The company is strongly positioned for further growth around the world with their new partner, as Rafael, Jose and their colleagues have captured a leading position in key emerging markets where solar undercuts the marginal cost of electricity. We\u2019ve greatly enjoyed our collaborative relationship with the team and look forward to seeing FRV continue its success in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services will retain the FRV name which has become a recognized brand in solar development as well as FRV\u2019s complete workforce of approximately 70 experts in all fields of solar PV.<\/p>\n<p>Note to Editors:<\/p>\n<p>(Photo caption) Left to Right: Rafael Benjumea, CEO of FRV and Roberto de Diego Arozamena, CEO of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1529,"template":"","tags":[],"newscategory":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Abdul Latif Jameel Energy Acquires FRV | Abdul Latif Jameel\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Abdul Latif Jameel Energy &amp; Environmental Services announces the acquisition 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