Why won’t private investors fund Global South solar?
Global South solar is a moderate risk investment that produces a reasonable return – but profit motivated investors seek out the highest return for the least amount of risk.
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Investors who might finance Global South solar projects have many options across different industries. Many believe that they can get a better financial return for the same amount of risk investing elsewhere.
Our solar finance partner has an excellent record of on-time repayments. Global South solar often cannot be built at scale unless investors are willing to lend money up front at a reasonable interest rate.