Efficiency in Solar Financing: Paving the Way for Distributed Projects

premium account

Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 14:44 .

Odyssey Expands Digital Ecosystem to Accelerate Distributed Renewable Energy Project Development Globally

Odyssey is a U.S.-based for-profit company, operational for seven years, dedicated to accelerating distributed renewable energy (DRE) projects through digital solutions. They position themselves as an ecosystem supporting DRE initiatives by connecting financiers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and project developers. Their primary clients include concessional financiers such as the World Bank and commercial banks. Originally focused on creating digital platforms for financing mini-grid projects, Odyssey has expanded its offerings to support not only planning and forecasting but also the construction phases of these projects. This includes tools that enhance transparency in capital deployment and remote monitoring capabilities which facilitate international standards compliance. Their flagship initiative involves a $500 million project under Nigeria's rural electrification program with the World Bank, showcasing their ability to provide end-to-end solutions from funding origination to completion tracking. Additionally, they have partnered with major financial institutions like those in South Africa to replicate similar models aimed at ensuring cost visibility and technical standard adherence across supply chains globally.

Automated summarization by AI Conver

Speaker

Justin Tinsey
Vice President, Procurement Solutions
Odyssey Energy Solutions
United States

Talk of session: Off-Grid: Digitalization to Speed Up Off-Grid Projects

In the session, the role of digital tools and innovations in scaling up energy access was discussed.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Noara Kebir
Senior Managing Consultant
MicroEnergy Consulting
Germany

To Talk

Digitalization for Scale

Speaker

Philipp Waigel
Advisor
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
India

Dr. Philipp Blechinger
Head of Unit Off-Grid Systems
Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH
Germany

To Talk

Potential of Digitalization in Energy Access: Project Use Case - Healthcare

Speaker

Veit Goehringer
Advisor
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
India

To Talk

Remote Monitoring and Maintenance for PV Systems in Public Institutions

Speaker

Josef Hermann
Independent Energy Consultant
Germany

To Talk

Further Content
Publications
Insights on Renewable Home Energy Solutions from PV System Owners & Planners - Germany - Part 1

Issue 18 | May 28, 2025

Germany is experiencing a significant shift towards renewable energy solutions for the home sector.

Publications
Insights on Renewable Home Energy Solutions from PV System Owners & Planners - Germany - Part 2

Issue 19 | June 12, 2025

EUPD Reaserch's second part of the short study takes a closer look at German homeowners who have invested in or are planning to invest in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and charging stations.

Publications
Understanding EPCs' Perspectives on the C&l Solar Market in Six Leading EU Country Markets - Part 1

Issue 20 | July 15, 2025

The European solar sector experienced a historic milestone in 2023, with the EU-27 achieving a record-breaking 62.1 GWdc in photovoltaic (PV) installations. This surge underscores the urgency with which member states are moving toward their climate and energy targets

Publications
Understanding EPCs' Perspectives on the C&l Solar Market in Six Leading EU Country Markets - Part 2

Issue 21 | July 29, 2025

The outlook for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar sector in Europe is optimistic. A significant share of consumers view the current business climate positively, with most expecting further market improvement.

Antonio Arruebo from SolarPower Europe
Solar Meets Storage: Unlocking the Potential of PV Power Plants and Large-Scale Battery Systems

The smarter E Podcast Episode 225 | Language: English

July 10, 2025

Hybrid solar supports system flexibility, improves the cost-effectiveness of an asset and makes energy generation more reliable.

You are using an outdated browser

The website cannot be viewed in this browser. Please open the website in an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.