Benchmarks for alternative financing in the renewable energy sector

Link with the task 2.1 Successful case studies will be reviewed and evaluated with regards to: - Analogue case studies for financing energy projects, all sectors (additional access to capital, public support for innovative projects - Mapping of innovative financing mechanisms for renewable energy (involvement of public via community finance, community co-ownership; involvement of government via match-funding, guarantee funds; involvement of the traditional financial industry to reduce risks and focus on impact investors by using Green Bonds) - Global/international outlook to innovative community financing mechanisms and development schemes (e.g. Social Impact Bonds) - Other European projects (and their case studies) that targeted alternative finance (PRODESA, CROWDFUNDRES, ALTFINANTOR)