HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Solar Holdings LTD, (NASDAQ: SKYS), a global developer, owner and operator of solar parks, today announced that Solar Partnership Capital Ltd., in July 2018, filed a lawsuit against the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sky Solar Japan Co., Ltd. ("SSJ"). 

On August 28, 2015, Sky Solar Japan Co., Ltd. (“SSJ”) entered into a silent partnership agreement (Tokumei Kumiai Keiyaku) with Solar Partnership Capital Ltd. (the “TK Partner”) to build and operate approximately 107 MW of solar projects in Japan.

The lawsuit alleges that there are significant differences in the understandings of the silent partnership between SSJ and the TK Partner, and purports to seek certain damages.  The Company strongly believes that the lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against it.  Meanwhile, the Company has been working cooperatively with the TK Partner in an attempt to reach a potential resolution.  All TK operating power-generation facilities are in operation and SSJ continues to manage the TK assets.

About Sky Solar Holdings, Ltd.
Sky Solar is a global independent power producer (“IPP”) that develops, owns, and operates solar parks and generates revenue primarily by selling electricity. Since its inception, Sky Solar has focused on the downstream solar market and has developed projects in Asia, South America, Europe, North America and Africa. The Company’s broad geographic reach and established presence across key solar markets are significant differentiators that provide global opportunities and mitigate country-specific risks. Sky Solar aims to establish operations in select geographies with highly attractive solar radiation, regulatory environments, power pricing, land availability, financial access and overall power market trends. As a result of its focus on the downstream photovoltaic segment, Sky Solar is technology agnostic and is able to customize its solar parks based on local environmental and regulatory requirements.

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