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Faulting poor wind farm performance solely on low wind resource may hold back renewables production and devalue portfolios, Clir’s Gareth Brown warns.
Rapid population growth, demographic changes and tailwinds from the pandemic make investing in APAC data centres increasingly attractive – even with the risks that come with emerging markets.
The new tie-up comes after a recent attempt by a Brookfield-led consortium to take over the Australian energy giant and prevent the proposed demerger.
To leave its mark on the energy transition, green hydrogen has more obstacles to overcome – including its cost and risk profile.
Decarbonisation is about much more than investing in renewable energy sources, says Partners Group’s Matthew Lipton, and carbon management will be essential if the world is to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
The company, which was established last year, recently closed fundraising on its first fund and secured its first deal. Managing partner Cody Myers explains strategy, sustainability and the niche the firm seeks to fill.
The firm’s decision to partner with South Korean company TopInfra to form new venture Aquila Development Partners marks a change in Aquila’s usual APAC approach.
The firm hopes the energy transition vehicle will reach a final close in the next 12-18 months with a first deal due this year.
The Clean Energy Australia 2022 report revealed a 17 percent drop in investment in new large-scale renewable energy projects for 2021 compared with the previous year.
Impact investing could play a starring role in the drive to deliver safe and equitable drinking water.