Google invests in Africa’s largest windfarm
by Madeleine Cuff for Business Green, part of the Gua from on (#R5FJ)
Internet giant to acquire 12.5% stake in Lake Turkana windfarm in Kenya, reports Business Green
Google announced plans yesterday to take a 12.5% stake in Africa's largest windfarm, Lake Turkana, once the project becomes operational in 2017.
The firm will purchase its stake in the windfarm from Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems, becoming the project's third largest investor. However, the company did not disclose the value of the deal.
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