3Sun – which produces 200MW of thin-film modules annually at its plant in Catania, Sicily – will continue as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EGP after a deal that sees the Italian renewables group take the one-third shares of Sharp and the third partner in the venture, STMicroelectronics.

EGP said the thin-film products made by 3Sun will be used to serve its project pipeline in regions such as South Africa and South America.

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