A Dynamic Moment for Infrastructure Investing

Artificial Intelligence and Real Estate: New Market Opportunities through DeepSeek Revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a new phase: The breakthrough of the Chinese startup DeepSeek shows that sophisticated AI models can now be realized with significantly lower costs and computing capacities. This lowers the barriers to entry for new players and increases competition in the AI sector. As a result, AI technologies could gain a foothold in various industries faster than expected and unleash their economic benefits. But what does this mean for the real estate industry? Our report sheds light on the impact on different sectors and shows where investors could benefit most.

US Election: Potential Regulatory Risks and Opportunities for Energy Infrastructure

The presidential election has repercussions for every sector of the world's largest economy and could create significant change depending on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris are elected to the White House. Potential impact to the energy infrastructure sector has come into focus during the presidential campaign after historic levels of investment under the Biden administration.

Security of Supply & Energy Independence – Status Quo “Renewable Gas Act” in Austria

In Austria, the EGG - Renewable Gas Act - was seen as a beacon of hope for the expansion of green gas generation from ...

How data center designers are mastering AI-driven additional energy requirements

The demand for more and more available capacity is growing rapidly – and with it the demand for energy. How data center developers are mastering this challenge and which innovative solutions are shaping the future.

Tenant electricity from photovoltaics: Answers to readers’ questions

After the publication of the column "Tenant electricity from photovoltaics: possibilities and models from the point of view of the property owner", the author received a lot of feedback – especially from institutional investors.

Trend survey on real assets: Majority plans acquisitions in the next six months

The results show that despite ongoing uncertainties, many market participants expect a revival in transaction activity and are at the same time planning concrete adjustments to their portfolios.

Deglobalisation 2.0: Infrastructure

While the infrastructure sector is large and diverse, we’ve chosen to focus our last blog of this series on the digital sector where the long-term scale of asset creation is likely to be especially large and the implications of deglobalisation may be particularly relevant.

The growth of US Data Centres and the implications for power demand

Join Varun Sablok, Director, Igneo North America and Dan Watts, CEO, US Signal as they discuss Igneo's first North American Infrastructure Technology related investment: US Signal.

Infrastructure funds: niche business models as an admixture?

In the infrastructure sector, niche business models promise returns on innovation. Naturally, this is offset by increased risks. Tobias Moroni spoke with Dr. Andreas Peppel, Managing Director at Institutional Investment Consulting Partners, about whether and how such models can be useful.

Tax sells!? – Efficiently manage tax risks in investments and reduce liability

Good planning is already "half the battle" when it comes to tax risks: Taxes are tricky because, in addition to financial risks due to unplanned liquidity outflows, they very quickly entail reputational risks and criminal risks.

NordVest: Infrastructure Fund for Transformation: Financing Solutions for Energy, Heat and Mobility Transition

Acquisition of Hoegh EVI

On 30 April 2025 Igneo formally acquired a 50% stake in the Norway headquartered, Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FRSU) operator Hoegh EVI.

Why smart mixed-use districts are the future of our cities

While the technological future cannot be predicted with certainty, we can be prepared for inevitable change through forward-looking infrastructure planning that emphasizes flexibility and resilience.

Beware of tax traps

The fact that the customs authorities – the "weapon-carrying troop of the tax administration", so to speak – stood at the door of some companies unannounced in the run-up to Christmas must have caused some red-hot faces.

Electromobility in Germany – Opportunities and Challenges for Infrastructure Investors

SUSI Partners sells German wind power portfolio

Impact vs. EU Green Deal: On the lack of consideration of “investor impact” in the EU Green Deal

The white paper addresses the issue of the lack of alignment of impact frameworks in large parts of the EU Green Deal.

Where institutional investors are heading in the 2nd half of the year

A recent survey of institutional investors and asset managers conducted by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft in May 2025 shows interest in the residential, logistics and – increasingly – data centre segments.

Energy transition in open-ended real estate funds – classification of the innovations in the Economic Development Act (StoFöG)

Open-ended real estate funds have been encountering legal grey areas in the integration of renewable energies for years. With the new Location Promotion Act (StoFöG), the legislator wants to eliminate these uncertainties.

Heat transition in Zwickau: NEXT Generation’s infrastructure fund invests in wood energy plant

This is a plant that produces electricity, heat and, as a by-product, biochar from biomass, in this case wood chips, and biochar.

AnlV amendment to 5% infrastructure quota frees up real estate quota

On 11 October 2024, the Federal Government submitted the draft bill for a 2nd Act to Strengthen Company Pensions to the Bundesrat. This contains exciting amendments to the Investment Ordinance (AnlV), which is particularly relevant for pension funds.

Real infrastructure’s revival

A change in interest rates is bringing a renewed appetite for core and core-plus strategies, says Arjun Infrastructure Partners’ founder Surinder Toor, and the mid-market is also on LP radars

From Real Estate to Real Assets: The Role of Renewable Energies in the Energy Transition

Without the consistent expansion of renewable energies, it is impossible to achieve the climate goals for a sustainable future. In this context, traditional real estate offers not only economic, but also environmental and social added value.

Northern Horizon reinforces its market leadership in social infrastructure in Denmark with the acquisition of a portfolio of new aged care homes

Northern Horizon is acquiring a portfolio of aged care homes from AP Ejendomme, a subsidiary of AP Pension, a major Danish pension company. The transaction value exceeds DKK 500 million (EUR 67m).