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<p>In this episode, Ifechukwude &#39;Chude&#39; 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. </p> <p>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&#39;s Fund Management and Initiatives 34:39 Government Partnerships and Success Stories 41:09 Defining Failure and Future Goals</p>

The Energy Talk - Storytellers of Africa's Energy Transition

Olubunmi Olajide

Blended Finance for Impact: How GreenMax Capital is Energizing Emerging Markets

FEB 3, 202543 MIN
The Energy Talk - Storytellers of Africa's Energy Transition

Blended Finance for Impact: How GreenMax Capital is Energizing Emerging Markets

FEB 3, 202543 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Ifechukwude &#39;Chude&#39; 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. </p> <p>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&#39;s Fund Management and Initiatives 34:39 Government Partnerships and Success Stories 41:09 Defining Failure and Future Goals</p>