Wind
Dec 6, 2024
Renewable Energy Trusts Are Not for the Faint-Hearted
Renewable energy infrastructure funds have faced challenges over the past three years, with rising interest rates causing investors to favor government bonds, resulting in a significant 32% average discount in renewable energy trusts.
Despite this, the sector’s long-term outlook is positive, boosted by the Labour government’s clean power targets and decreasing interest rates, making these assets attractive relative to government bonds. Analysts suggest that there are undervalued opportunities within the sector, recommending funds like Greencoat UK Wind, Bluefield Solar Income, and Octopus Renewables. However, high debt levels, specific operational issues, and volatile power prices continue to pose risks. Read more.
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BP Sells U.S. Onshore Wind Business, Retreating from Green Energy
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Trump Issues Executive Order Ending Wind & Solar Tax Subsidies
President Trump signed an executive order mandating federal agencies to enforce the termination of wind and solar tax credits after 2026 and adjust Interior policies perceived as favoring renewables.