The Increasing Importance of Renewable Energy Infrastructure

The infrastructure sector is undergoing rapid changes, especially with a global focus on reducing carbon emissions, making renewable energy infrastructure a key priority for institutional investors. This shift is reflected in higher allocations and increased sophistication in the language used for renewable energy infrastructure funds. Investors are not only acquiring specific assets and investing in funds but are also engaging in joint ventures, acquiring project developers, and providing debt financing, presenting both challenges and opportunities in the dynamic renewable energy landscape.

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The Author

Professor Graeme Newell

Professor of Property Investment, University of Western Sydney, Australia

Graeme Newell is Professor of Property Investment at University of Western Sydney, Australia. Graeme has been actively involved in real estate research for over 40 years, with a particular focus on real estate
investment. This research has involved REITs, nonlisted real estate funds, alternate real estate sectors and ESG. He has strong links to the real estate industry, both in Australia and internationally. This includes links with APREA, where he has written several reports for APREA, including reports on the importance of real estate in Asian pension funds. Graeme also has strong links to other real estate professional associations including the Australian Property Institute, Property Council of Australia, ANREV and Investment Property Forum, having prepared a range of real estate reports for these organisations. He has published widely on a range of ESG issues. Graeme Newell is also a member of the APREA ESG committee