THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR UK PENSION FUNDS

January 12, 2018

Infrastructure has become one of the fastest growing investment sectors worldwide, with private sector infrastructure investment reaching record levels in 2016. In the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement with an estimated $1 trillion of investment required to achieve global decarbonisation and energy goals renewable energy infrastructure in particular has emerged as an opportunity to generate significant returns. In this report, we highlight the opportunities for UK pension funds and others to invest in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure.

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