Infrastructure research
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White papersSustainable supply chain opportunities take center stage
Given the backdrop of the Inflation Reduction Act’s passage in 2022, 15 months later this historic legislation is supercharging a resurgence of US manufacturing, particularly by supporting supply chain industries that facilitate the decarbonization of power generation and the broader economy.
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White papersWhere next for the European rooftop solar market?
Despite macro headwinds, we see significant growth potential - but how transferable is the American model?
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White papersListed infrastructure: Electrification drives opportunities for listed infrastructure companies
Electrification is at the core of the global energy transition. Electricity is likely to see the fastest demand growth of any major energy source in the coming decades.
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White papersFuture green investments: Emerging energy transition infrastructure beyond renewables
Renewable energy has been one of the most popular target sectors for infrastructure investors in recent years. With the rising maturity of renewables, returns of traditional projects such as wind and solar have compressed significantly, typically offering single digit Internal Rate of Returns (IRR).
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White papersWill infrastructure deliver for investors?
From inflation hedging and yield to impact goals and climate risk mitigation, investors’ expectations for infrastructure are high.
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White papersRates, repricing and relative value: The outlook for multi-asset real assets
James Tarry and Luke Layfield from our multi-asset real assets portfolio management team discuss the outlook for real estate and infrastructure and how shifts in UK climate policy may affect the push for net zero.
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White papersKeynote interview: Renewables lead the charge
Cost competitiveness, government support and societal need are driving long-term investment opportunities in green energy, says Schroders Greencoat’s Coen Weddepohl in an article originally published by Infrastructure Investor North America magazine.
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White papersBurgeoning belief in batteries
For a long time, climate sceptics had one seemingly unanswerable objection when it came to the transition to renewable energy: that’s all very well, but what happens when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow?
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White papersWill there be a green hydrogen market in a decade’s time?
Green hydrogen offers answers to problems for which there are no other low carbon solutions. We expect it to become a big part of the net zero future – here’s how.
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White papersInfrastructure debt remains resilient in the face of macro headwinds
In an article originally published by Private Debt Investor magazine, Schoders Capital’s Damien Gardes talks inflation protection and rate rise benefits for infrastructure debt in this Q&A.
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White papersWalking the political tightrope in the energy transition
Decarbonisation. Net zero. Sustainability. When it comes to talking the talk, governments and organisations are very good at saying the right thing. Delivering on promises – or walking the walk – is the true litmus test though.
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White papersDeals delayed and crowded trades…. but can investors still find value in infrastructure debt
Private infrastructure debt still offers a broad spectrum of opportunities, but investors face complex challenges. In this Q&A, our infrastructure debt team contemplate the current state of the market and where it goes from here.
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White papersThe Electron Conundrum: An Investment Primer on Battery Electric Storage Systems
Battery energy storage systems will be a critical part of electrical grids that are being transformed by renewable energy production.
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White papersUnleashing the power of sustainability integration
IREI’s Q&A interview with Natalie Sinha
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White papersPathways to progress - Unveiling the attractiveness of infrastructure investing
Infrastructure covers a wide range of sectors that provide essential services to citizens, including assets that satisfy the energy, transportation and communication needs of society. Infrastructure can also extend to other industries such as waste and water, healthcare, and other necessities.
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White papersBuilding momentum
Top 10 interview with Roland Hantke on unlocking infrastructure opportunities
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White papersClimate change and cities: Adapting real estate investment decisions
Some of the predicted impacts of climate change are now inevitable. 2020 was the hottest year globally, and the number and severity of extreme events has quadrupled since the 1980s.
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White papersHydrogen hype – which ambitions are realistic, and which are less so?
We believe hydrogen will play a vital role in some places, but that it may be overhyped in others.
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White papersFinancing the energy transition - Thought Leadership
Energy security and climate change are driving an unparalleled economic shift in the energy sector worldwide, and reshaping the investment landscape for green energy credit.
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White papersIrish residential real estate – building better futures
The prospects for Irish residential real estate are compelling and underpinned by demand drivers, structural change and undersupply.
