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US renewable M&A sees warming trend
Deal making heats up
Explore this report for an overview of 2013 U.S. renewable merger and acquisition (M&A) activity and drivers, policy, and market developments and an outlook for 2014 and beyond.
What a difference a year makes in the mood and momentum of the renewable energy sector. Despite fears of a slowdown in 2012 due to low power prices and competition from domestic natural gas, 2013 generally turned out to be a good year for developers and financiers. M&A activity in the renewable energy sector is likely expected to remain strong over the next two years, particularly due to the advent of new funding mechanisms and financial structures.