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Chapter 2eValuaTION HIGHlIGHTS• WBG financing <strong>of</strong> low-carbon energy hasincreased considerably.• About two-thirds <strong>of</strong> closed renewable energyand energy efficiency projects had outcomesthat were moderately satisfactory or better.• Policy advice and piloting have been helpful incatalyzing diffusion <strong>of</strong> wind power.• <strong>Carbon</strong> finance has little impact on the bankability<strong>of</strong> wind power and hydropower, butsignificant impact for landfill gas projects.• Long loan tenors (time to repay) are an importantstimulus to project bankability.• Guarantees and political risk insurance mayplay an increasingly important role for renewableenergy.• Quality-contingent producer subsidies plusmicr<strong>of</strong>inance have been successful in promotingthe diffusion <strong>of</strong> solar home photovoltaicsystems.• Capacity utilization is a key determinant <strong>of</strong>economic and carbon impacts.• Better monitoring <strong>of</strong> costs and impacts isneeded to guide future investments.Photo by Martin Wright/Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy. Used with permission http://www.Ashden Awards.org.

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