This is, at least, according to Clir, a provider of performance assessment software for renewable energy, which is working with a number of major investment firms to quantify and analyse the performance of wind farms – both prior to acquisition and to optimise projects once acquired.
Demand for electricity has fallen sharply as industry and commercial premises shut down to tackle the spread of COVID-19. As costly-to-run fossil fuel power generators are shut off in response, renewables have taken an increasing share of the energy mix. As such, renewable energy assets continue to generate a strong return on investment even through lockdown measures – and investment firms are taking note.
