De-Risking Storage to Obtain Project Financing and Investment

Time: 14:00 - 14:40

Date: 2024-07-09

Synopsis

A lenders perspective on energy storage within the region and the factors that make a project attractive. In this session we will address risk and returns by understanding optimal financial structures for energy storage projects.

  • How does the risk profile of storage differ from market to market across Asia?
  • In emerging markets, how are capital providers structuring finance to mitigate risk?
  • Local investment, foreign investment, or a mixture of both?
  • Where are incentives currently offered and how can the industry encourage private investment into the sector to overcome barriers to growth?

Speaker

  • SilouetteChristopher Ang Group Head, Infrastructure & Project Finance - UOB
  • Ramanth Iyer, IEEFARamnath Iyer Research Lead for Sustainable Finance, Asia - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
  • Lu Yang, Standard Chartered BankLu Yang Executive Director, Clean Technology Investment Banking - Standard Chartered Bank
  • Achal Sondhi, Aquila Clean EnergyAchal Sondhi Head of Investment & Portfolio Management - Aquila Clean Energy APAC
  • Melvin Gwee Investment Director - Pentagreen Capital

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