Teachers Retirement System (TRS) of the State of Illinois is investing $100m (€83m) alongside the $20bn Brookfield Infrastructure Fund IV fund.
The pension fund said it has approved the capital to the Brookfield Infrastructure Fund IV Renewable Sidecar-B sidecar fund.
The pension fund told Âé¶¹Ó³» Real Assets that investment â€�opportunities within the renewable sector of infrastructure have been growing over time and this strategy fits within the system’s existing strategic plan and risk profileâ€�.
Last year, TRS Illinois Teachers approved a $250m commitment to Brookfield Fund IV, a fund seeking investments in renewable, transportation, utilities, energy and data assets.
raised $20bn for its global infrastructure fund in February last year, exceeding its original $17bn fundraising target as a result of strong investor demand.
The predecessor BIF III fund closed in 2016 with $14bn.
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