Funding Geothermal Projects: the Role of International Finanial Institutions and the Absence of an International Regime for Investment

As the global economy grows, so does demand for energy. Investment in clean energy projects, including geothermal, is increasingly important to help meet these growing needs. Clean projects are also environmental reasons and as part of battle against climate change. Many sources world located developing countries, emerging market economies. Investors countries normally faced with higher risks than those investing high income developed Higher turn reduce capital flows countries. This particularly true during times economic financial crisis. At same time tend be large intensive long repayment periods. Energy often require partnership between public private sectors i.e. partnerships (PPPs). Efficient allocation among different partners PPPs success, generally results more profitable likely benefit all parties involved. article discusses sector characteristics risk by investors, absence an international regime investment, mitigation instruments offered institutions manage risks. KEYWORDS: renewable investments, geothermal economies, instrument.JEL CODES: F30, G20, G32, O22, Q20, Q40