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The vehicle has a $150m commitment from the Minnesota State Board of Investment and held a first close last week.
The firm has now committed over ยฃ550m to the sector which is under pressure for more investment.
A single vote is set to make all the difference in our 2017 awards as Sundayโ€™s deadline edges closer.
The target requires installation of 47.2GW of new renewable generation and $103bn of investment in the renewable energy sector.
The experienced infrastructure fund manager has closed its inaugural debt vehicle above target.
Less capital was raised and fewer funds closed this year, but they packed a bigger punch than in previous years.
The move comes as part of a co-investment alongside Equitix in the 317MW Sheringham Shoal project.
He claims policies being carried out are โ€˜threatening national infrastructure investmentโ€™.
Mitsubishi Corporation is also looking to invest in urban development projects, particularly in emerging countries such as Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
After more than three years of development, Chinaโ€™s Belt and Road initiative seemed to achieve greater clarity this year, but more work is needed for it to make better financial sense to external investors.
Japan is transforming into a destination for core infrastructure investments, driven by a pipeline powered by privatisations, renewables and private sector consolidation.
The US midstream sector was one of the most active in 2017, with many deals coming out of West Texas. Will it keep up the momentum in 2018?
Promises of a $1trn plan and a focus on the role of the private sector raised hopes for investors. Will 2018 be another let-down?
While managers continue to raise funds and commit to deals in the country, significant concerns remain bubbling beneath the surface.
With mid-2000s infrastructure funds reaching the end of their lives, a range of exit strategies are being carried out by innovative GPs.
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