Operations Session

Deployment of Innovative Financing Schemes in Emerging Sectors and Technologies

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (GMT +8)

As the energy transition accelerates, emerging technologies and sectors beyond traditional solar and wind power are gaining importance in decarbonization efforts. Technologies such as sustainable aviation fuel, offshore wind, battery energy storage systems, and green hydrogen present unique financing challenges due to their early-stage development, higher perceived risks, and complex implementation requirements. This session will explore how innovative financing instruments, blended finance approaches, and risk mitigation strategies can be tailored to address these challenges, enabling the scaling of these crucial technologies across ADB's developing member countries.

AGENDA

4:00 - 4:05 p.m.

Opening Remarks

4:05 - 4:35 p.m.

Keynote Introduction: Key Energy Technologies that are Shifting the Energy Transition Landscape and the Role of Private Investment in Scaling Up Their Deployment

  • What are some of the new energy technologies that are gaining traction in DMCs and why is private investment needed?
  • Which of these new technologies hold the greatest potential to accelerate the energy transition in the region?
  • What unique opportunities and challenges do these sectors present compared to more established renewable energy technologies?
  • What are the key technological, regulatory, and market challenges currently limiting the growth of these emerging energy sectors?
  • How can private investment be mobilized to support the upscaling of innovative energy solutions?

4:35 - 5:05 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Panelists:

Ali Rahim Malik, Senior Investment Specialist, PSIF1, PSOD, ADB

Japnit Kaur, Senior Investment Specialist, PSIF1, PSOD, ADB

Yeon Su Kim, Senior Investment Specialist, PSIF2, ADB

Jussi A. Ahonen, Principal Investment Specialist, EIU, PSOD, ADB (TBC)

Tristan Knowles, Senior Investment Specialist, GSU, Blended Finance Team PSOD, ADB

5:05 - 5:25 p.m.

Q&A with Audience

5:25 - 5:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks