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Pension funds lead $1.2bn battery storage investment

News round-up: Mitsubishi, Bank of Japan, M&G, Morgan Stanley, and more

Renewable Power Capital enters joint venture with Benbros Solar

Pattern Energy acquired by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will acquire Pattern Energy in an all-cash transaction for $26.75 per share, valuing the American renewable energy company at $6.1 billion.

CPPIB to co-sponsor $600m renewables fund

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has agreed to co-sponsor a renewable energy infrastructure investment trust with Indian conglomerate Piramal Enterprises.

Canadian pension fund buys $575m of renewables assets

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has agreed to purchase six renewables projects from NextEra Energy Partners for a sum of CAD741 million ($575 million).

Canada Pension Plan to buy up ReNew shares with an eye on IPO

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is positioning itself to acquire a stake of about 15% in Indian solar and wind company ReNew Power before the renewables company's initial public offering in 2018.

Pension funds eye £300m stake in water utility

Two UK pension funds are eyeing a near-£300 million ($390 million) stake in a UK water utility, according to one newspaper.

EF BRIEFS: FSB, Axis Bank, EIB, Stockholm, Canadian Solar, GRI, BP

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has appointed nine more members to its new Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

PRI critic Carlisle voted on to board

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has elected three new directors to its board, including outspoken critic Sarah Carlisle.