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Green financing in the energy sector is vital for sustainable capacity addition. However, energy projects are typically planned over a 20 or 25, or even 30-year horizon, and there are several interdependent and conflicting aspects. This chapter first presents the problem of financing clean energy projects and the associated challenges and risks. Major aspects influencing cash flows, energy flows, and financial risks are illustrated with suitable examples. Opportunities to mitigate the risks are presented. Multicriteria decision methods have been applied to determine the best energy mix options for reducing carbon emissions and low-risk investment prospects. Case studies with both quantitative and qualitative treatment are presented.
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Sastry Musti, K.S. (2023). Multicriteria Decision Analysis for Sustainable Green Financing in Energy Sector. In: Naifar, N., Elsayed, A. (eds) Green Finance Instruments, FinTech, and Investment Strategies. Sustainable Finance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29031-2_1
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