Cleantech IB (and exit to PE, perhaps)

Going to keep this short. What are people's opinions on cleantech IB? Any thoughts on places like Greentech Capital Advisors or ThinkGreen! for example?

I'm extremely focused and dedicated to IB -- but I'm trying to specialize into cleantech/renewables because it's been an interest of mine for quite a long time, and I figure it would work well together. Anyone have advice for going down this route, stories, etc?

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What geographic market are you in? And are you looking at the tech development or the infrastructure aspects?

I've seen more renewable infra deals done in Europe than here in the US (eg windfarms).

Those who can, do. Those who can't, post threads about how to do it on WSO.
 
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