Rabobank believes there is a widening gap between the appetite of pensions and insurance companies to take on renewables investments, and the intimate industry knowledge they need to do so.

In order to tap this market, it will create a senior debt fund that it aims to close by June, allowing investors to dip their toes into project-financing renewables installations. The fund will cover 70% of any future investments, with Rabobank’s renewables and infrastructure division covering the other 30%.