Wednesday, 9 April 2025 | 11:15 - 12:30
[PROSPECT session] De-risking with Data: How digital finance can unleash energy investment
Unlocking private capital for energy access remains a challenge, as risk perception continues to limit investment. Advanced digitally-backed de-risking instruments, including factoring, securitization, and other receivables-backed finance mechanisms, are transforming the landscape. At the same time, digital investment platforms are playing a crucial role in mobilizing retail and institutional capital for the sector. This session will explore how data-driven risk assessment, digital MRV, and innovative digital finance platforms can bridge public and private capital, driving greater investment into energy access.
Moderator & Scene Setter:
- Divya Balakrishnan, Senior Advisor, GET.invest
Panelists:
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Roeland Menger, Chief Revenue Officer, Nithio
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Siten Mandalia, CEO & Co-founder, Masunga (formerly Solaris Offgrid)
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Brianna Schuyler, Director of Digital Product, Access to Energy Foundation
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Maxime Marion, Managing Director, Green Genset Facility
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Ray Coyle, CEO, Energise Africa
This session will provide practical insights and case studies on how digital finance and risk analytics are unlocking capital flows, accelerating market growth, and enhancing investment readiness for distributed renewable energy (DRE).
6 speakers