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Africa stands at the precipice of an unprecedented energy transformation. With renewable energy investment surging from $2.6 billion in 2021 to an estimated $40 billion in 2024, the continent is experiencing a 15-fold increase that signals both extraordinary opportunity and evolving market dynamics.

For mid‑market sponsors, capital is still available, but the bar is higher. Lenders and private credit are laser‑focused on five areas: absorption, pre‑leasing, cost overrun protection, equity (25–35%), and sponsor strength, with Canada adding a decisive sixth: CMHC program eligibility.

The paradox of 2025 is that hotel financing is both more competitive and more available than in recent years. But this availability is conditional. Projects that demonstrate strong fundamentals, disciplined budgeting, thoughtful operator selection and comprehensive feasibility analysis are attracting more interest than ever.

The renewable energy sector remains highly bankable in 2025, but it is no longer operating on the assumptions of earlier cycles. Lenders expect more maturity, more data, more discipline, and more resilience. For developers prepared to meet these expectations, the capital is available - and often competitively priced.

If 2024 was a year of adjustment and 2025 is a year of selective growth, 2026 is shaping up to be a sorting mechanism: the projects and platforms that are genuinely aligned with the new rules of the game will scale rapidly; the rest will struggle for attention.

Competitive analysis is an operating muscle, not a spreadsheet project. For middle-market developers it is the difference between chasing reactive opportunities and structuring proactive, capital-efficient plays. When properly resourced and disciplined, intelligence shortens time to capital, tightens underwriting, and uncovers asymmetric opportunities that larger, slower organizations often miss.

Latin America’s renewable energy market offers compelling investment opportunities for project developers targeting USD 5-100 million transactions. With projected growth from 300.8 GW in 2024 to 449.6 GW by 2034, the market supports sustained growth in solar, wind, biomass, and emerging waste-to-energy sectors. The region’s 65-70% renewable electricity generation share and ambitious 70-80% targets by 2030 create a supportive policy environment.

The renewable energy sector in Canada is growing rapidly, attracting investors and project developers eager to capitalize on sustainable opportunities. However, before diving into new projects, conducting thorough market and risk analysis is essential. These analyses not only help secure project financing but also mitigate potential risks that can derail projects. In this post, we will explore how to effectively obtain market and risk analysis for renewable energy projects in