Solarvest partners with Vista to develop solar projects in SEA
Author: PPD Team Date: December 17, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 17, 2024
Solarvest Holdings Bhd has partnered with Singapore-based Vista Contracting and Investment Global Private Limited to develop rooftop and utility-scale solar projects in Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan, and Cambodia.
The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding, aims to leverage both companies’ renewable energy expertise to create strategic advantages and boost commercial outcomes. Vista focuses on investing, developing, and managing solar power systems.
The partnership will support sustainable energy infrastructure in these regions, promoting clean energy adoption and positively impacting Solarvest’s financial performance.
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