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Ep229: Declan Falanagn, CEO of Bluestar, Discusses Renewable Investing

Nov 9, 2023
Declan Flanagan, CEO of Bluestar Energy Capital, discusses promising markets, supply-chain risks, capital raising, pricing changes, viability of technologies like battery storage and offshore wind in the renewable energy sector. Topics include growth potential in wind, solar, and storage projects, challenges in the supply chain, battery storage's value and future growth, overcoming hurdles in renewable energy development, and the importance of perseverance and discipline in renewable energy investing.
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  • Blue Star Energy Capital focuses on US, Australia, and Europe for renewable investments.
  • Cost of capital has increased but project viability depends on contracts and schedules.

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Renewables Market Focus: US, Australia, Europe

Blue Star Energy Capital focuses two-thirds to three-quarters of its development stage capital in the US market due to its attractive risk-adjusted opportunities. Australia, with its robust growth and market size comparable to Spain, is highlighted for renewables expansion. In Europe, a focus on storage markets, particularly in Germany, as a priority opportunity is emphasized.

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