In this episode, Ifechukwude 'Chude' Uwajeh, Managing Director of Blended Finance at GreenMax Capital Group, shares his professional journey from large-scale thermal power projects to clean energy advisory and fund management.
He discusses the challenges of electrification in Africa, the importance of creative financing models, and the implementation of the Small Outcomes Fund aimed at energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. Chude also highlights the necessity of blending donor and DFI capital with private capital, the pivotal role of government partnerships, and the innovative financing instruments deployed for off-grid projects. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:29 Early Career in Project Development 01:31 Transition to Clean Energy Advisory 01:54 Role at Greenmax Capital Advisors 03:22 Challenges in Electrification 04:12 Creative Financing Solutions 04:50 Differences Between Large-Scale and Renewable Projects 11:30 Blended Finance Explained 14:08 Greenmax's Fund Management and Initiatives 34:39 Government Partnerships and Success Stories 41:09 Defining Failure and Future Goals
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