Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, has announced the launch of the Schroders Capital Semi-Liquid Energy Transition Fund. This new addition to its fund range addresses the growing demand among clients for energy transition investment solutions.
The Semi-Liquid Energy Transition Fund is part of Schroders Capital’s expanding suite of semi-liquid funds aimed at enhancing clients’ access to private assets solutions and energy transition investments. Its semi-liquid structure allows Schroders Greencoat to invest in illiquid infrastructure assets with a long-term perspective, while providing flexibility and operational simplicity to investors.
Leveraging Schroders Greencoat’s extensive expertise spanning over a decade in the renewable and energy transition infrastructure sector, the actively managed fund, categorized as Article 9 under SFDR regulations, will deploy capital into various assets supporting the energy transition.
The fund will primarily invest in renewable energy generation assets such as large scale wind farms and solar parks, as well as other infrastructure supporting the energy transition, including clean hydrogen, battery storage, district heating, charging infrastructure, power grids, and carbon capture sectors.
With a focus on the US and Europe, the fund aims to strategically deploy capital across diverse technologies and project stages globally, targeting risk-adjusted returns with a gross return target greater than 10%.
Duncan Hale, Portfolio Manager at Schroders Greencoat, emphasized the significance of the energy transition theme for clients’ portfolios, stating, “This fund highlights our commitment to expanding access to private assets and generating positive returns for our clients through directly allocating to energy transition infrastructure.”
Hale further noted, “We are proud to be contributing to this evolution with the Semi Liquid Energy Transition Fund. By building on the successful track record of Schroders Greencoat and its decade of experience, we are confident in our ability to deliver value to our investors while supporting the energy transition revolution.”
This launch marks Schroders Capital’s first infrastructure and sixth semi-liquid fund, further diversifying its portfolio across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and impact investing. With an AUM of $1.4 billion as of 30 June 2023, Schroders Capital’s semi-liquid range offers investors diverse investment opportunities and a pathway to sustainable, long-term growth.
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