K&L Gates Advises J&V Energy on Acquisition of 187 MW Taiwan Solar Portfolio

Global law firm K&L Gates advised J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of Zhao Young Co., Ltd., which, through its subsidiaries, holds a portfolio of operational solar projects across Taiwan with an installed capacity of approximately 187 MW. The portfolio comprises 42 operational solar plants located across central and southern Taiwan and is expected to generate approximately 270 million kWh of renewable electricity annually.

The acquisition significantly expands J&V Energy’s renewable energy platform and further strengthens its position as a leading independent power producer and green energy supplier in Taiwan.

The K&L Gates team was led by Taipei partners Billy Chen and Joseph Tseng with support from Singapore partner Marius Toime, Doha partner Simon Chan, and Taipei associate Lillian Chen.

“As Taiwan's renewable energy sector continues to evolve, acquisitions of operating renewable energy assets are playing an increasingly important role in supporting long-term growth and investment,” Chen said. “We were delighted to support J&V Energy on a transaction that strengthens its renewable energy platform and advances its strategic objectives in a dynamic and growing market.”

Jerome Tan, CIO of J&V Energy, added: “This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to building a scaled, integrated renewable energy platform in Taiwan. The portfolio complements our existing operations and strengthens our ability to deliver long-term value to customers, partners, and stakeholders. We appreciated K&L Gates’ commercial guidance and collaborative approach throughout the transaction.”

K&L Gates’ Corporate practice is one of the most substantial in the legal industry, with hundreds of lawyers in offices across the globe providing clients with practical legal solutions in the structuring, financing, and closing of domestic, international, and cross-border transactions.