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Motivation originates from why. Innovation accelerates engagement in an inevitable outcome
EXPLORING THE ROLE CLEAN OF ENERGY
We were initially inspired by Dr. Marcelo de Andrade, who was described as "one of the true leaders of our time" by TIME and CNN. He posed a deceptively simple question that sparked our interest: "Why is clean energy not being delivered faster?" We trusted the validity of this question, but found that we could not readily provide a satisfactory answer.
Our team conducted extensive research to understand the sequence of events in capital flows and the critical path to delivering clean energy solutions. In doing so, we recognized an imbalance in the pre-delivery process, where the smaller and often neglected clean energy market was underserved. The more we delved into the issue, the more we became convinced of the significant opportunity to address this gap.
The high baseline cost of consultancy-produced due diligence reports, often exceeding € 200,000, poses a significant affordability challenge for smaller clean energy project initiators who lack readily available capital. This inability to afford comprehensive assessments stifles the development of these smaller projects, as they cannot obtain the institutional-grade due diligence required by capital allocators.
The root of this underservicing of smaller clean energy projects lies in the fixed nature of due diligence costs. Larger financial institutions have traditionally assumed that the cost of conducting thorough assessments is the same, regardless of the project size. This assumption has led these larger players to focus their efforts and capital on larger clean energy projects, as the due diligence costs are more easily recouped on bigger ticket sizes.
As a result, mid-sized clean energy projects have been overlooked and underserved by the larger financial institutions, despite representing a significant market opportunity. The disproportionate impact of these fixed due diligence costs on smaller projects has created a gap in the clean energy funding landscape, limiting the growth and deployment of otherwise viable clean energy solutions.
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Dr. Marcelo is our Honorary Chairman, today.
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GOALS ADD GOVERNANCE TO VALUE CREATION
A clear set of universally accepted GOALS sits at the core of our motivation and brings ballast to our focus.
7.1: Access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.2: Increase Renewable Energy
7.3: Improve energy efficiency
8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity
9.3: Increase access to financial services and capital markets
IT'S WHERE WE DEMONSTRATE OUR BEST PERFORMANCE
We believe that economic viability makes social responsibility, immovable.
The critical path to delivery. Why FREE is so important
ADDRESSING STEP ONE IN ANY CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT
Smaller project initiators simply cannot afford the cost of producing institutional-grade project due diligence. It's step one, and a requirement in any clean energy initiative seeking capital funding.
By offering free participation and following the sequence of events, our high-quality deal flow becomes accessible to our verified capital market customers, enabling them to make informed decisions faster.
NUMBERS WITH MEANING
775 million people have no access to energy and the number is increasing.
Our extensive research reliably tells us that there 55 000 clean energy projects, in the smaller project size category, seeking funding, globally.
The current average time, from the start of project preparation and the start of initiation is 2.5 years.
COLLECTIVE COLLABORATION
By listening to our partners and customers we find growth opportunities
We continuously refine our skills and acquire new ones, by enhancing our abilities through daily interactions with a diverse range of people. The art of listening is the most valuable contribution to any conversation.
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