Wind energy is a fast-paced, global and high-value energy industry. Since the first edition of this book was published, the scale of projects has risen; the number and scale of developers and professionals in the field has increased; the size of turbines has grown; and opportunities in new geographies have galvanised the sector. As a result, the number of financiers and investors active in wind projects has grown correspondingly. This growth has brought with it a number of challenges, including politicisation, revenue pressures and competition as well as the challenge of maintaining returns. New geographies and technological innovations have introduced further diversity. This new edition explores how the sector has changed drastically over the past 10 years from commercial, regulatory, industry, financial, legal and investment perspectives. Authored by experts with extensive frontline experience of navigating wind project development, each chapter comprehensively analyses the project and transactional aspects of the industry, ensuring readers are able to understand the market, what has changed and where further evolution is needed.Topics covered include: • legal, industry and regulatory frameworks; • the consenting process; • land agreements; • revenues and route to market; • project financing; • mergers and acquisitions; and • regional analyses covering Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and the United States.This practical handbook will provide readers with a firm grasp of the wind energy industry from both business and legal perspectives – essential for those seeking to develop, invest in, regulate or understand this vital sector.
