The Transition from Fossil to Renewable Energy Systems: What Role for Export Credit Agencies?
Article from: OGEL 2 (2004), in Renewable Energy
Introduction
This article evaluates lending by the export credit agencies (ECAs) of Germany, Japan and the United States in the energy sector, namely power plants and oil and gas development. This is followed by an evaluation of the policy environment and constraints to greater ECA suppport for investment in renewable energy systems. Export credit agencies (ECAs) are financial institutions that promote exports and facilitate investments to riskier overseas markets. ECAs should be of interest to individuals and organisations working to shift economic development because ECAs concentrate their activities ...