Leveraging private institutional investors to finance in renewable energy projects as green alternative assets in EMDE: the innovative financing modes and the financial benefits

Diplôme Master Leveraging private institutional investors to finance in renewable energy projects as green alternative assets in EMDE: the innovative financing modes and the financial benefits eng 2024-09-04 author Hu Weijia 411557 director Di Falco Salvatore 788423 Recherche et enseignement GSEM (RESEM) director Clements Joseph <p>This paper explores the role of private institutional investors in financing renewable energy projects in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) as green alternative assets. It examines the innovative financing models that have emerged to address the challenges of complex market environments and inadequate financial infrastructure typical of these regions. Through a detailed case study of Lok Capital, a pioneering asset management platform in China, this research highlights the effectiveness of combining "development + holding" models and cross-domain expertise to manage risk and enhance returns. The study underscores the importance of targeting niche markets, such as distributed photovoltaics, to capitalize on growth opportunities and reduce competition with traditional energy giants. Additionally, the paper evaluates the financial benefits of investing in renewable energy projects by analyzing their risk-return profiles using Sharpe Ratios, demonstrating the potential of green infrastructure to provide superior risk-adjusted returns compared to traditional asset classes. The findings provide valuable insights into how private institutional investors can strategically contribute to closing the financing gap for renewable energy in EMDEs, promoting both economic growth and sustainable development.</p> Renewable energy Institutional investor Financing Risk management Asset allocation Dewey 354.3 MIHDS Master in Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability 199 Institut de la gouvernance de l'environnement et du développement territorial TF false f19665ef-0f2b-4cfa-8e4d-28c7ed7246ec Master thesis Restricted Weijia_Hu_memoireMIHDS.pdf 1384022 application/pdf 15b6ddcf6c9fe90a29658b599d1f8ae91fa7b04d9efb418b66b623f27ae9d543 restrictedAccess Faculté des sciences de la société / Institut de la gouvernance de l'environnement et du développement territorial

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