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Wind Farm Investment

Our client is considering acquiring a portfolio of wind farms in Texas as part of its renewable energy expansion strategy. How would you evaluate whether this acquisition makes sense?

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Wind Farm Investment

Clarifying Questions:


• Is the primary objective financial return, strategic positioning in renewables, or both?
• What is the client’s expected investment horizon?

Solution:

I would structure this around asset fundamentals, market environment, and financial returns.

  1. Asset fundamentals
    • Assess current generation capacity and utilization rates.
    • Evaluate contract structures such as long-term power purchase agreements.
    • Review operational reliability and maintenance requirements.

  1. Market and regulatory environment
    • Analyze Texas electricity demand trends and pricing volatility.
    • Assess regulatory stability and renewable incentives.
    • Evaluate transmission access and grid constraints.

  1. Financial return profile
    • Model projected cash flows under different pricing scenarios.
    • Assess acquisition price relative to comparable assets.
    • Evaluate downside risks such as wind variability or subsidy changes.