Transactions involving a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) accounted for more than 50% of new publicly listed US companies in 2020. Described as the new way to go public, SPAC transactions have proven to be an effective way to raise capital. SPACs are used in a variety of sectors and the clean energy space is no exception, as the number of renewable energy SPACs keep growing. This article will briefly explain why “green SPACs” became so popular and why, despite the challenges in the SPAC market, the green SPAC frenzy is likely to continue. READ MORE