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by a searcher from State University of New York at Binghamton
in New York, NY, USA

1yr ago

Solar & Green Energy (Carbon Credits)

Does anyone have any experience with financing Solar or Green energy projects? I've been connected to some interesting opportunities in the space, and it seems challenging to finance these lower-market opportunities. I also have a direct tie-in to sell the carbon credits that would be generated. We're in the early stages of these discussions, but I would love to pick someone's brain if they have any expertise here. Opportunities are currently in the Middle East and Africa.

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reply by an intermediary 1yr ago
from The University of Texas at Austin in Dallas, TX, USA

We arent interested in a MENA opportunity for this subvertical, but we are looking at an American Carbon Credit company now through one of our families. Happy to give my 2c on things.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from INSEAD in Seattle, WA, USA

I looked into solar project development in Africa several years ago, as part of my MBA final thesis. Most common ones at that time were DFIs like the African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, or IFCs who could provide low-interest loans, grants, or guarantees to de-risk projects and attract private investments, which can become a blended finance model. There were impact funds that invests in these projects as well. Depending on the size of the project, crowdfunding could be an option as well. My knowledge in those continents is bit outdated as I didn't pursue this due to the COVID where travel was restricted so I redirected my focus into the US market.