Solar remains an exciting opportunity, however to access returns safely, investors should look at funds investing post-construction to avoid future risks. Jamie Richards head of infrastructure at Foresight Group explains
Recent headlines and political noise is suggesting the UK solar industry is going through something of a rough patch. But at the same time, falling costs and a stable and supportive regulatory framework have attracted investors in unprecedented numbers to the sector, keen to access the low-risk yield and the potential for capital growth it offers. In 2013, four investment companies focused on acquiring solar and/or onshore wind assets listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange raising over £1bn from institutional and private investors, including £150mn raised by Foresight ...
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