In 2021, the 27 EU member states and the European Parliament agreed to enshrine the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 in a “climate law”. And this “Green New Deal” is much more than just wishful thinking, as it not only sets ambitious targets but more importantly provides for massive investments, particularly in infrastructure. So to make the most of it, the biggest winners could be direct investments in infrastructure projects.
Following March 2020 world-wide lockdowns, global inflation collapsed only to rebound once COVID-related restrictions were gradually lifted. While inflation (and the increase in interest rates it triggers) could spell bad news for stock markets in the short term, rising prices are normally positive for infrastructure companies, as most enjoy price escalators embedded in their contracts.
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The COP is usually presented as a major catalyst for the Clean Energy sector. After Glasgow, we believe it is fair to ask whether this is still the case.Read more
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On Monday 11 January 2021, Quaero Capital completed its fundraising for Quaero European Infrastructure Fund II (QEIF II) at EUR 600 M (hard cap), exceeding the initial target of EUR 500M set at its launch in July 2019. The management company is also expecting additional investment capacity given the strong interest from investors for co-investment opportunities.
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