The trend towards more large-volume photovoltaic investments continues. Almost all funds realize single- or double-digit megawatt (peak) outputs. Two-thirds of all solar funds are realized in Germany; the other funds invest in other European countries, such as Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Photovoltaic investments are almost exclusively offered as limited partnership investments. The terms are between 10 and 20 years, sometimes up to 25 years. The average minimum investment for solar funds is around 12,000 euros. The average minimum holding for green closed-end funds and fixed-interest securities is just under 10,000 euros. An overview of current environmental and renewable energy investments can be found at www.greenvalue.de.
As a platform for institutional investors and project providers, greenValue GmbH expanded its information portal to include the international project exchange in 2009. “The platform aims to bring investors and project providers into conversation with each other and to initiate the realization of as many projects as possible,” says Daniel Kellermann. On the one hand, an “international project network” enables projects to be presented at all stages of development. On the other hand, it is possible to submit requests for corresponding projects in Germany, Europe, and worldwide. For example, agricultural, photovoltaic, and wind energy projects are currently represented. The booking duration of the project requests and bids can be between 1 and 12 months. Inquiries from interested parties are generated via an email contact form and forwarded to the advertisers.
Background to greenValue GmbH:
greenValue GmbH operates one of the largest independent information portals for renewable energy investments and projects and is the publisher of the guide to environmental and renewable energy investments. In addition to information about the guide, visitors can find current overviews of investments, profit participation rights, and individual projects in wind, photovoltaics, bioenergy, biofuels, geothermal energy, and forestry on the portal. You can visit the providers’ websites to find information about the offers. greenValue GmbH is neither a financial advisor nor an agent; the sale of fund shares or the valuation of funds is excluded.
Website operators have the opportunity to integrate the neutral information tables through a cooperation program and give their visitors an overview of current offers. Journalists and media representatives can download the information tables in a protected area. More information and all services are available at www.greenvalue.de.
Publication is free of charge, and a specimen copy should be sent to greenValue GmbH.
Source: March 12, 2010, www.greenvalue.de