Triodos Renewables plc

How we invest

Triodos Renewables invests mainly in small to medium-sized (2 – 20 MW) projects, where we have credibility in the market and can compete effectively. In this sector of the market, we are very strongly positioned in terms of acquisition opportunities, as developers successfully secure planning consent but lack the financial resources or contracting experience to build and operate the projects.

We remain largely focused on the onshore wind sector, where we have enormous experience and important relationships with turbine manufacturers. But, looking ahead, Triodos Renewables will also consider opportunities to invest in alternative technologies such as solar, biomass and hydroelectricity, which can provide good returns at a reasonable level of risk.

Triodos Renewables invests in sustainable energy projects which:

• Are commercially viable, minimise financial risk by using mature renewable energy technologies, and operate on long-term contracts. The resources should be genuinely clean renewable technologies and so would not, for example, include municipal waste-to-energy schemes.
• Minimise environmental impact through sensitive siting, which is a key decision-making consideration for local planning councils, as well as being standard practice for a responsible developer.
• Minimise the impact on local communities by making sure noise and any visual impact are kept to an acceptable level.
• Demonstrate a meaningful public consultation process.