Event: Asia Clean Energy Forum 2019 Navigating the Valley of Death: Some Thoughts from an Investor Perspective 20 June 2019 Author / Speaker Vignesh Nandakumar Renewables will dominate new investments in power for the next 25 years. An estimated $2 trillion is expected to be infused in equity in wind & solar by 2050. This presentation gives an investor's perspective on mapping the opportunities in sustainable energy, current risks in the energy ecosystem, and how clean energy entrepreneurs can navigate the "valleys of death". The presentation also discussed some case studies from successful startups. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Energy Finance