Here are the specific viewpoints from earnings call
Bullish Points:
1. Solid Q1 results with strong renewable resource performance at Alta.
2. Reaffirmation of 2024 guidance of $395 million in CAFD.
3. Dividend increase of 1.7% for the quarter, aligning with targeted growth.
4. Successful commercial operations of new investments contributing to CAFD.
5. Commitment to approximately $65 million of new corporate capital deployments with high CAFD yields.
6. Pro forma CAFD outlook increased to $420 million from $415 million.
7. Visibility to achieve $2.15 of CAFD per share by 2026 without external capital.
8. Potential for 5% to 8% EPS growth through 2026.
9. Improved growth prospects beyond 2026 with new development agreements and executed RA contracts.
10. Strong contracted tenors for new investments adding to long-term CAFD growth prospects.
Bearish Points:
1. Potential project investment not expected until the first half of 2026, indicating a wait period before realization of returns.
2. Lower solar irradiance due to higher-than-average rainfall impacting performance.
3. Anticipation of requiring a source of external capital for drop-downs targeted for 2026 and beyond.
4. Some project delays in the solar space due to robust demand and supply chain bottlenecks.
5. Potential near-term disruptions for solar projects due to recent solar trade cases.
For more information about Clearway Energy Inc(CWEN)'s earnings call, you can read the relevant news: Clearway Energy (CWEN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript.
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