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Solutions for Renewable Energy Supply and Risk in Global Banking

  • Sector: Innovation & sustainability (Primary objective: Economic resilience)
  • Country location: Australia, Saudi Arabia
  • Grantee: Prof Tapan Sarker, A/Prof Syed Shams

Project description

“Financing renewable energy projects often faces risks due to global banks' reluctance to finance these projects. This study explores the nexus between financing renewable energy projects and banking risk using global banking data, including Australia and Saudi Arabia”.

Key dates

18/9/2023 to 21/9/2023 – Project workshop 1, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Campus, Saudi Arabia

20/11/2023 to 23/11/2023 – Project workshop 2, Springfield Campus, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, Australia

In the field

Award-winning carpark rooftop solar panel installation at the University of Southern Queensland’s Toowoomba campus.
Award-winning carpark rooftop solar panel installation at the University of Southern Queensland’s Toowoomba campus. Credit: David Martinelli, University of Southern Queensland.

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Saudi Arabia

Australia

  • Council for Australia-Arab Relations grant offer: $ 20,000
  • Total project value: $ 105,618 (including UniSQ’s in-kind contribution, salary & wages; overheads etc)
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