Continued progress toward a clean energy future will require unprecedented amounts of accessible and fully-scaled capital channeled through various avenues and facilities. One of the challenges faced in financing clean energy is the risk perceived by investors and financial institutions. Also, clean energy businesses are a paradigm shift from traditional infrastructure business models, and are constantly evolving towards what will be the new “normal” of operating businesses.

Innovative new financial institutions and business models can encourage both demand generation and supply versatility of clean energy finance. In addition, facilities which endorse the viability of early stage businesses and business models can catalyze increased finance for the clean energy landscape. Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti) seeks to facilitate the development of business models and avenues that can drive the clean energy sector as well accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.