This investment will support the growth of the wind energy project portfolio in the region.

AMP Capital Europe and North America Infrastructure head Boe Pahari said that North America is a key area of growth for the company’s infrastructure business.

"The investment in Capistrano Wind Partners will provide our investors with additional geographical diversification and exposure to a portfolio of high-quality wind projects.

"The investment is consistent with our focus on investing in high quality assets across the energy/power, transport and social infrastructure sectors in North America," added Pahari.

AMP Capital is investing in-cooperation with the consortium of infrastructure investors.

Currently, Capistrano Wind Partners owns five operating projects in Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming, with a total operating capacity of 413MW.