Renewable Energy Finance and Securitization

Abstract

This panel brought together experts in energy, legal, credit rating, and clean energy investments to discuss the potential for clean energy securitization—especially for solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). The key areas covered in the discussions were the potential for a new asset class and renewable energy structures; the investment thesis for securitization in the solar, wind, and other energy sectors; securitization basics for renewable energy finance; clean energy development stages; policy support; the energy efficiency trust model for the capital markets; green bonds; and future potential.