Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE)

DORE is an investment company that aims to deliver steady returns by investing in a diversified portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, and other renewable energy infrastructure assets across the UK and Europe. In this interview we speak to the company’s manager Tom Williams about the importance of diversification in generating consistent returns from renewables; how the company creates new revenue streams through an innovative approach to asset management; the advantages of its Swedish hydroelectric portfolio and plans to develop battery storage in the country; and how distributed generation is creating new infrastructure investment opportunities around grid stability.