Abu Dhabi-based distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions provider Ignite Power has agreed to acquire French utility Engie SA’s (<a href="https://live.euronext.com/en/product/equities/FR0010208488-XPAR" target="_blank">EPA:ENGI</a>) Sub-Saharan Africa-focused off-grid solar unit Engie Energy Access in a deal that will more than double its footprint across Africa.