Webcast overview

What are the prospects for the global renewable energy industry to bridge the gap and deliver the desired speed and scale of growth by 2050? In the face of mounting barriers, how can renewable energy stakeholders—from developers to policymakers—innovate to accelerate the pace of sustainable energy solutions? With over 84% of renewable executives reporting project delays or cancelations, what lessons can we draw from those who have triumphed over these challenges to reimagine our approach to deployment?1 As investment flows are crucial, what are the roles and responsibilities of financial institutions in overcoming the funding challenges for renewable energy projects?

During this session, Anish De, Global Head of Energy, Natural Resourcesc and Chemicals, KPMG International and Mike Hayes, Climate Change and Decarbonization Leader, Global Head of Renewable Energy, KPMG International along with Simon Virley, Partner and UK Head of Energy, KPMG in the UK provided insights on the challenges to scaling renewable energy, supported by new research from the KPMG International report, Turning the tide in scaling renewables. They also discussed innovative pathways to scale renewable energy in a manner that honors a collective commitment to a just and sustainable future.

Following the presentation there was a panel of industry professionals who shared their views on the latest trends in this area.