Wind. Solar. Hydro.
The addressable loan market in these segments in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated at between USD 216B and USD 384B annually.*
Wind. Solar. Hydro.
The addressable loan market in these segments in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated at between USD 216B and USD 384B annually.*
Wind. Solar. Hydro.
The addressable loan market in these segments in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated at between USD 216B and USD 384B annually.*
Key financing mechanisms driving the energy transition in this space include project finance supported by high-quality power purchase agreements (PPAs), green bonds, and capital recycling structures.
The development of hybrid projects, such as wind combined with energy storage, is an emerging trend, reflecting the need for integrated solutions that mitigate intermittency risk.
While the loan market for pure-play renewable projects is relatively mature, the hybrid segment remains in an early stage of evolution.
Battery Energy Storage Systems
The addressable loan market for this segment is estimated at USD 8–19B annually.*
Battery Energy Storage Systems
The addressable loan market for this segment is estimated at USD 8–19B annually.*
Battery Energy Storage Systems
The addressable loan market for this segment is estimated at USD 8–19B annually.*
Current trends point toward co-locating renewable generation with grid-scale storage, particularly in markets with high renewable penetration.
While these projects offer significant system benefits, challenges remain around bankability, driven by uncertain revenue streams and technology-related risks.
EV Charging Infrastructure
The addressable loan market in the Asia-Pacific region for this segment is estimated at USD 4–12B annually.*
EV Charging Infrastructure
The addressable loan market in the Asia-Pacific region for this segment is estimated at USD 4–12B annually.*
EV Charging Infrastructure
The addressable loan market in the Asia-Pacific region for this segment is estimated at USD 4–12B annually.*
Trends indicate a move from equity-heavy early rounds of corporate finance to non-recourse project finance for charging corridors and fleet depots, especially where demand is contracted.
Charging infrastructure qualifies under green financing taxonomies, making it eligible for green finance.
Challenges include utilisation and revenue uncertainty as well as fragmented market standards.
Grid Optimisation
In the Asia-Pacific region, this is estimated at USD 32–70B annually.*
Grid Optimisation
In the Asia-Pacific region, this is estimated at USD 32–70B annually.*
Grid Optimisation
In the Asia-Pacific region, this is estimated at USD 32–70B annually.*
While overall financing needs are substantial, a significant share is funded by sovereign entities and utilities.
The portion addressable through bank loans, export credit agencies (ECAs), and multilateral development banks (MDBs) typically represents just 20–35% of total capital expenditure.
Carbon Capture Usage & Storage
In the Asia-Pacific region, the addressable loan market for these opportunities is currently estimated at USD 0.6–2.4B annually.*
Carbon Capture Usage & Storage
In the Asia-Pacific region, the addressable loan market for these opportunities is currently estimated at USD 0.6–2.4B annually.*
Carbon Capture Usage & Storage
In the Asia-Pacific region, the addressable loan market for these opportunities is currently estimated at USD 0.6–2.4B annually.*
Emerging pathways suggest modest near-term investment, with the potential for significant scaling over time.
Ammonia & Green Hydrogen
The estimated addressable loan pool is USD 0.8–4B annually.*
Ammonia & Green Hydrogen
The estimated addressable loan pool is USD 0.8–4B annually.*
Ammonia & Green Hydrogen
The estimated addressable loan pool is USD 0.8–4B annually.*
Opportunities are concentrated in electrolysers and early-stage ammonia (NH₃) projects.
* Bloomberg New Energy Finance, BB Hub Assets & IEA
Opportunities are concentrated in electrolysers and early-stage ammonia (NH₃) projects.
*Bloomberg New Energy Finance, BB Hub Assets & IEA
Opportunities are concentrated in electrolysers and early-stage ammonia (NH₃) projects.
*Bloomberg New Energy Finance, BB Hub Assets & IEA
In summary, the largest near-term addressable loan market lies in solar, wind, and grid infrastructure.
This is followed by battery energy storage systems (BESS). Electric vehicle (EV) charging networks are expanding, but remain relatively niche compared to overall vehicle investment.
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen/ammonia (H₂/NH₃) projects are expected to remain loan-thin in the near term, relying more heavily on concessional capital and long-term offtake agreements to mitigate risk.
In summary, the largest near-term addressable loan market lies in solar, wind, and grid infrastructure.
This is followed by battery energy storage systems (BESS). Electric vehicle (EV) charging networks are expanding, but remain relatively niche compared to overall vehicle investment.
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen/ammonia (H₂/NH₃) projects are expected to remain loan-thin in the near term, relying more heavily on concessional capital and long-term offtake agreements to mitigate risk.
