This session brings together experts and practitioners to showcase successful case studies and financing solutions for renewable energy investments in different contexts. The session will begin with a cases study on the remarkable progress of the Kingdom of Tonga in achieving its ambitious renewable energy goals, including commissioning of a significant battery energy storage system and triggering private sector investment in solar photovoltaic plants. A speaker from Caspian Debt will address the dynamics between equity and debt investors in climate investments. The discussion will highlight the challenges faced by debt investors when equity investors prioritize rapid growth and market share. A speaker from Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) will explore the role of sustainability tools in supporting green financial management. EGAT will present its approach to enhancing sustainability through an ESG platform that facilitates tracking and analyzing greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Finally, a speaker from R
ResponsAbility Investment AG, an impact investment manager, will share its experience in private sector clean energy projects through climate funds and customized financing solutions.

SPEAKERS

Ranishka Wimalasena

Ranishka Wimalasena

Senior Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank

Ragini Bajaj Chaudhary

Ragini Bajaj Chaudhary

Executive Director, Caspian Debt

Nicharee Kiatvarangkul

Nicharee Kiatvarangkul

Project Coordinator, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

Sameer Tirkar

Sameer Tirkar

Principal - APAC Climate Finance, ResponsAbility Investments AG

Peter Storey

Peter Storey

Global Coordinator, PFAN

Won Myong Hong

Won Myong Hong

Senior Investment Specialist, Asian Development Bank
(Moderator)