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Date: 19-May-2009

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The winds of change 

This report is an annual review of M&A activity within the renewable energy sector. It was written in co-operation with the Economist Intelligence Unit and is based on a survey of 200 senior executives from across the global energy industry, conducted in February and March 2009.

All respondents are from management positions, with 71 percent holding executive boardroom positions or who are directors or vice-presidents.

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Key findings from the report:
  • Despite the global economic meltdown, a significant majority of energy sector executives interviewed for this survey believe renewable energy projects remain economically viable


  • The U.S., India and China are being targeted as key countries for investment in M&A


  • Investors are switching their attention to productive operating assets, at the expense of undeveloped ones


  • Despite these positive signals, however, the typical size of M&A deals is far smaller than a year ago, with overall activity in the sector remaining muted


  • Large corporates with strong balance sheets and well-established banking relationships are likely to be the main beneficiaries. Other interested buyers may struggle to find financing.
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