De-Risking Storage to Obtain Project Financing and Investment

Time: 12:00 - 12:40

Date: 2024-07-10

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?

Moderator

  • Li Xu, LXU CapitalLi Xu Managing Partner - LXI Renewables

Speaker

  • Christopher Ang, UOBChristopher Ang Group Head, Infrastructure & Project Finance, Group Investment Banking - UOB
  • Ramanth Iyer, IEEFARamnath Iyer Research Lead for Sustainable Finance, Asia - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
  • Melvin Gwee Investment Director - Pentagreen Capital
  • SilouetteMichael Rideout Executive Director, Energy, Renewables & Infrastructure - DBS

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