Financing Scheme for Waterproof Photovoltaic Energy Storage Containers Used on Islands

What financing structures can be used for PV projects?

There are many types of financing structures that can be applied to PV projects, such as corporate financing, which typically has an on-balance-sheet struc-ture as aforementioned, project financing, crowd sourcing, or even personal credit lines.

Why is project finance difficult for energy storage?

It has traditionally been difficult to secure project finance for energy storage for two key reasons. Firstly, the nascent nature of energy storage technology means that fixed income lenders and senior debt providers are naturally risk averse.

Are utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants bankable?

In the first half of the chapter, an overview of financing and bankability of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants is provided, with a slight touch on microgrid PV financing. The discussion revolves around risk management, which requires rigorous assessment of the financial viability.

How to mitigate risk in financing a solar project?

The risk in financing a solar project can be mitigated with proper assessment of the financial and technical viabilities. While the financial viability depends highly on the financing structure and contractual terms, confidence in the technical viability mostly comes from the solar resource assessment exercise.