Bücher der Reihe Finanzmaerkte und Klimawandel

This analysis focuses on financing constraints in the Renewable Energy Industry. It includes a literature review on funding gaps, investigates market timing in seasoned equity offerings, analyzes convertible debt structures, and examines the market impact of business combinations in the industry.

The author analyses wind farms and solar home systems in the context of emerging and developing countries. Thereby, this work seeks to contribute to the broader debate around technology diffusion and public private partnerships. Beyond academia, policy makers can use the findings to design regulations for renewable energy investments.

Private investments into companies, projects and infrastructure based on low-carbon innovations are required to mitigate climate change. This book analyses (financial) barriers to low-carbon innovation. Examples of structures and policy mechanisms that address these barriers and consequently mobilise private finance are being highlighted.