On 9 January 2012, the Marguerite Fund announced that it would acquire approximately 31% of France's largest solar park, the 115 MW Toul-Rosieres project, from EDF. In December 2011, the investment fund acquired 9% of Belgium's largest offshore project, the 326 MW Thornton Bank park, also from EDF. Key trends in this On Point include: EIB, private investment funds prop up PV deal flow. Wind risk acceptable in Western Europe for private players; Eastern Europe leans on multilaterals. Massive investment still required for offshore wind transmission; multilaterals continue to play a crucial role.