Is blended financing a viable financial model for Bess projects?
As per McKinsey & Company, the market size of the BESS ecosystem is expected to reach $150 billion by . Thus, blended financing as a financial model should be considered, where public capital can be used as a first-loss capital for BESS projects. This offers private financers the comfort of providing capital at a competitive rate.
Can Bess projects be bundled together?
Independent BESS projects, only supporting renewable energy projects, can be bundled together, and issued as green bonds to potential large investors.
How can a Bess project help a net-zero future?
Carbon credits earned from BESS projects can be traded in the market at a favourable price. BESS is considered as a “sunshine industry”. Thus, it is important for technology, business, and policy stakeholders to forge a winning partnership to help the global economy leapfrog into a net-zero future.
Is Bess a good investment?
Although risk-taking investors seeking a higher return on their investment in BESS can translate into higher energy tariffs, it is not ideal for large-scale adoption of BESS. Moreover, the capital available with this class of investors is limited compared to this solution's growth potential.
Can a Bess project be issued as a green bond?
Independent BESS projects can be bundled together and issued as green bonds to potential large investors. A partial credit guarantee can be provided by public capital providers to improve the credit ratings of green bonds, which is necessary to attract these low-risk-seeking investors.
What are the challenges preventing the adoption of Bess?
There are several challenges hindering the adoption of BESS, and one of the key challenges is financial risks due to technology risks and the absence of a secured financial model. Technologies are still at an early stage, and performance record is limited.
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