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Esther Peiner of Partners Group says the global shift to renewable generation presents a wide range of opportunities, but significant resources, deep expertise and intense collaboration are critical for success
Results of the regional awards, including investor of the year and equity fundraising of the year.
Tumbling costs, technological innovation and a move away from subsidies are creating renewables opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic, say Capital Dynamics’ global head of energy infrastructure John Breckenridge and European head of clean energy infrastructure Simon Eaves
The Australian Energy Market Commission rejected calls from investors to move to average loss factors in a ruling that 'undermines the energy transition underway'.
The Energy Security Board cautioned that the ability of investors to efficiently manage risk to support investment decisions was at a ‘critical’ level, its highest rating of concern.
The debate over marginal loss factors may see some short-term resolution next week – but the wider conversation about reform to Australia’s National Electricity Market still has some way to run.
The fund has already made three investments, including its first bioenergy deals since hiring a team from Foresight Group last year.
Richard Braakenburg, who joined the GIG at its inception in 2013, will replace Asif Rafique, who departed SUSI in August 2018.
Survey results show that marginal loss factor volatility is increasing the cost of capital, says one investor, who also criticised the Australian regulator for being 'more interested in preserving the past'.
The investors participated in a $1bn-plus fundraising round alongside the UK Railway Pension Scheme and AP2, with QIC’s investment bringing its Global Infrastructure Fund close to full deployment.