About this episode

The episode discusses how retail investors can participate in renewable energy projects through a platform that allows investments as low as $100.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe Historically, investing in energy infrastructure has been the exclusive province of wealthy individuals and large institutions. But that’s changing, and my guest today is part of it. I’m joined by Energea co-founder Mike Silvestrini to discuss how his platform allows retail investors to back international solar projects with buy-in as low as $100. We talk about the unique risks and rewards of building microgrids in emerging markets and why an unapologetic, yield-driven approach might be the best way to do real good in the world.

People in this episode

Host: David Roberts

Guest: Mike Silvestrini

Topics covered

• renewable energy
• investment
• microgrids
• emerging markets
• solar projects

Keywords

• renewable energy
• investment
• microgrids
• solar projects
• emerging markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Energea

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