Aquila says the research shows nearly half (48%) of respondents cited portfolio diversification as the main reason for investing in renewables, closely followed by reliable long-term cash flows (44%) and portfolio returns (43%).
Environmental factors were cited by only 22% of investors as their primary driver. Respondents were allowed to give more than one reason why they went into renewables.
The research shows exactly half of investors have a positive outlook for renewables infrastructure, including 9% who are very positive.
