Opleiding: Finance & Risk for the Energy Transition

The current and future role of energy investment, finance, and risk

Transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy will require trillions of investments in renewable energies and new technologies, making financing a key to the energy transition. How does this compare to the current role of energy, where fossil resources are still an important and essential part? And how sustainable will the future of finance be? The current geopolitical situation will bring extra challenges and opportunities to this financial transformation of the European economy.

During the programme, Kay van der Kooi, Senior Investment Banker at Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund, will give you an in-depth look at the financing of the energy transition. Financial experts from Rotterdam School of Management, Rabobank, Deloitte, RVO & Edelweiss Renewables Advisors, and other leading organisations will discuss the latest developments and trends on financing new energy projects.

How you benefit

• Gain understanding of the current role of energy on finance and risk 
• Gain understanding of the far-reaching financial ramifications of the energy transition 
• Get up to speed on EU policies, and how the current geopolitical situation will affect the financing of the energy transition 
• Gain practical experience on financing new energy projects from seasoned experts in the field 
• Connect and interact with international experts and peers

About the programme

With climate policies and targets largely in place, the key to the next phase of the global energy transition lies in generating the massive investment needed to accelerate sustainable energy production and distribution and boost energy efficiency.

Industry expert, Kay van der Kooi, takes participants on a tour of the energy value chain, with a special focus on the financing and investment requirements of the energy transition. He discusses how financing is organised and what opportunities exist, how recent developments, such as the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the current geopolitical situation, end the EU Green Deal are likely to impact the financing of sustainable energy markets and technologies.

This programme integrates the benefits of theoretical material, practical study cases, and discussions, where actual examples will be contemplated.

What you learn

• Get a clear understanding of the current role of energy in finance 
• Get a clear understanding of the financial ramifications of the energy transition 
• Learn how the EU Green Deal and the future in finance may impact the energy transition 
• Identify opportunities and risks 
• Interact online with international experts and peers 
• The latest developments of ESG 
• Negotiation skills