A Mint article titled IDFC Alternatives to create a platform for renewable energy assets quotes Venture Intelligence data on investments in the Renewable Energy space:
In the last two years, the renewable energy space, especially solar and wind power, has seen a lot of private capital flowing in. Recently, Greenko, which is a developer of wind and small hydro power projects, secured $230 million from sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi and Singapore.Last year, emerging markets-focused private equity major Actis Llp also created a renewable energy platform under Ostro Energy with initial commitment of $230 million.