Paddy Padmanathan on solar energy | ACWA Power | Video

World Finance interviews Paddy Padmanathan, CEO of ACWA Power, on its recent acquisitions in the renewable energy sector

April 8, 2013
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Transcript

Saudia Arabia-based ACWA Power has developed a name for itself as a responsible energy operator, with a key focus on renewables. With the cost of renewable energy falling dramatically, it is now an economically viable option for many companies. Paddy Padmanathan talks about the company’s three recently acquired solar energy plants, the economic case for investment in renewable energy, and Saudi Arabia’s ambitious energy mix targets.