July 11, 2024

Climate Smart Ventures and the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) Host a Special Seminar on Raising Debt and Equity Smart for Renewable Energy Development

Climate Smart Ventures and the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) Host a Special Seminar on Raising Debt and Equity Smart for Renewable Energy Development

Picture of Nian Sayoc, Associate

Nian Sayoc, Associate

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Kyle Constantino, Analyst

Picture of Nian Sayoc, Associate

Nian Sayoc, Associate

Picture of Kyle Constantino, Analyst

Kyle Constantino, Analyst

CSV and PSSEA workshop attendees

JULY 11, 2024 // Manila, Philippines: Climate Smart Ventures (CSV), in association with the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA), hosted a special seminar on July 11 for PSSEA members on raising debt and equity smart for renewable energy (RE). Matthew Carpio, CSV’s Head of Transaction Advisory, facilitated the workshop. The seminar focused on maximizing banks’ growing interest in RE while navigating challenges including high interest rates and changing regulations and risk preferences, to ensure funding now and in the future. 

Participants specifically learned about the following topics:

  • Navigating debt and equity financing
  • Crafting a winning project proposal to attract investors
  • Negotiation tips and best practices for securing favorable terms

The event was attended by many key industry players in the renewable energy space, with representatives from the private sector including (in alphabetical order):

  • Aboitiz Power Corporation
  • BPE Corporation
  • CleanTech Global Renewables, Inc.
  • Emerging Power Inc.
  • EnergyMAX
  • Energy Development Corporation
  • GAA Delgado Inc.
  • GHD Pty Ltd
  • GoPrime Technology Corp.
  • Greenheat Corp.
  • Nativ Techniks Inc.
  • Nexif Ratch Energy
  • Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp.
  • ReMax Prime
  • SunAsia Energy
  • Sungrow
  • Tamoin Industrial Services Corporation
  • Vivant Energy Corporation
  • Wegen Energy

The seminar provided attendees with essential knowledge and skills to accelerate the development of the renewable energy sector. Encouragingly, representatives from the private sector expressed a strong commitment to actively scaling ambitious projects and maximizing financing opportunities.

With the in-depth discussions and knowledge gained, the seminar has set a solid foundation for attendees to further drive innovation and investment in the renewable energy landscape, contributing to the energy transition in the region.

For a copy of the presentation material, please download here. 

To learn more about how we can help your firm gain a competitive edge in the Philippine RE market, or to participate in future CSV or PSSEA events, please contact Kyle Constantino (kyle@climatesmartventures.com) or Sam Faltado (samanthafaltado@gmail.com).