Climate Finance Solutions: Strategies & Framework

Introduction to Climate Finance Solutions

Climate finance refers to the capital to help businesses invest in equipment necessary for the global transition to a carbon-neutral economy, and to support adaptation to the effects of climate change. The global transition to clean energy represents a significant opportunity for the U.S. equipment finance industry. As businesses invest in cleaner technologies and infrastructure, equipment finance providers will play a critical role in enabling this shift. The Alta Group’s global team of highly experienced advisors can help firms position themselves to capitalize on this emerging market category.

Major areas for investment include:

• Renewable energy generation, storage, and distribution.
• Infrastructure development.
• Energy efficiency and utilization.
• Technologies for capturing carbon emissions.
• E-mobility.

Climate finance solutions help businesses structure investments, leasing models, and asset strategies that support carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure. From green leasing programs to carbon-neutral equipment investments, these solutions enable companies to meet evolving regulatory demands and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) expectations while driving long-term growth.

At The Alta Group, we help clients navigate this complex and fast-evolving space. Our advisors bring a global view and practical strategies for action.

Read how The Alta Group has been a leader in climate-finance and ESG research serving the equipment finance industry.

ESG and Climate Finance: A Strategic Connection

Climate finance is a natural extension of ESG principles. By embedding sustainability into financial frameworks, businesses can mitigate risk, gain investor confidence, and access new pools of capital.

The Alta Group supports organizations seeking to enter the growing market for energy-transition equipment with climate finance solutions—creating measurable outcomes that benefit both the environment and the bottom line.

We help clients:

• Assess the capabilities that may be needed in legal, risk management, asset management and other areas to manage a portfolio of emerging climate-focused equipment.
• Identify market-entry opportunities that align with existing business goals.
• Develop frameworks for implementing circular-economy and remarketing strategies.
• Implement consumption-based and as-a-service models.
• Realign residual-value methodologies to adjust to the evolving life cycles of emerging technologies.

Our Approach to Climate Finance

As a global advisory firm focused exclusively on equipment finance, The Alta Group offers specialized guidance in climate-related investment strategy.

We support clients with:

• Regulatory insights to navigate changing compliance landscapes.
• Investment and leasing strategy for sustainability-aligned portfolios.
• Market-entry support for businesses exploring climate equipment finance.

Whether you’re seeking to structure carbon-neutral investments or evaluate the ROI of green technology assets, our team delivers insights grounded in decades of industry experience.

Climate Finance Market Insights & Resources 🌏

Seizing Climate Finance Opportunities: A Strategic Roadmap

This comprehensive research report conducted by The Alta Group for the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation offers actionable insights on how equipment finance companies can take advantage of the enormous market-entry opportunity in climate finance.

Key takeaways include:

• Special considerations are necessary to entering the climate finance market, including circularity, asset life extension, and risk management.
• The most common friction points that will have to be navigated as these new markets mature.
• A roadmap to developing a climate finance plan that can help teams think through these various challenges.

Read the full report to explore the roadmap.

Market forces drive demand for clean-energy equipment

Patricia Voorhees of The Alta Group explores why market forces—not politics—will continue to drive strong demand for clean energy equipment in 2025 and beyond. From skyrocketing electricity needs fueled by AI, data centers, and manufacturing reshoring to rising energy costs and global climate commitments, businesses are investing heavily in solar, battery storage, and energy-efficient technologies. Voorhees highlights how these trends create long-term opportunities for the equipment finance industry.

Key takeaways include:

• Electricity demand in the U.S. is rising sharply, driven by AI, crypto, and domestic manufacturing.
• Clean-energy equipment financing could top $18 trillion by 2030.
• Battery storage is a key area of growth, with the U.S. market expected to grow 30.5% annually.
• Global pressures and corporate sustainability targets are driving adoption, regardless of U.S. political shifts.
• Equipment finance leaders should evaluate how clients’ energy needs will shape future capital investments.

Learn what is driving demand for climate equipment finance

Climate Equipment Finance as a Market-Entry Opportunity

Climate equipment finance is a fast-emerging market opportunity for lessors. Driven by policy shifts, green investment, and decarbonization goals, the sector includes renewable energy assets, EV infrastructure, and circular economy solutions. The article outlines deal structures and strategies for market entry, emphasizing the need for new partnerships, underwriting models, and asset expertise. With billions in capital flowing into clean tech, equipment finance firms have a pivotal role to play.

Key takeaways include:

• Climate equipment finance is a scalable, long-term market opportunity driven by energy transition policies and investment.
• Immediate opportunities include financing solar, wind, EV infrastructure, and battery storage.
• Future growth areas include hydrogen, bioenergy, CCUS, and circular economy solutions.
• Financing structures like PACE and energy-efficiency-as-a-service are emerging as alternatives to traditional leasing.
• Lessors will need new skills, partnerships, and asset management strategies to participate effectively.

Discover why climate equipment finance is a growing opportunity.

Building a Climate Equipment Finance Strategy

This article outlines strategic considerations for entering the climate equipment finance market. As clean technology investments surge, equipment finance professionals must assess risks, adapt underwriting practices, and build new business models. With billions in annual investments projected, the opportunity is vast—but success will depend on understanding emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and evolving market demands.

Key considerations for businesses looking to enter this market:

• Lessors must assess new risks—such as unknown equipment life cycles, performance variability, and evolving tax incentives.
• Strategic entry involves rethinking deal structures, legal frameworks, and credit underwriting competencies.
• Emerging business models, like circular economy solutions and “as-a-service” offerings, will play a critical role in the next phase of growth.
• Equipment finance firms are uniquely positioned to deliver financing that supports environmental goals and client needs.

Learn how to build a winning climate finance strategy.

Climate Equipment Finance in Australia: Regional Insights

Drawing on Australia’s rooftop solar success, Keith Rodwell, CEO of The Alta Group’s Asia-Pacific Region, highlights how private financing, economic incentives, and policy innovation can unlock broader commercial adoption of clean-energy assets—despite current challenges like uncertain asset values and risk mitigation.

Key takeaways include:

• Australia’s rooftop solar market offers lessons: private financing, self-servicing assets, and clear ROI drive adoption even when equipment has limited collateral value.
• In commercial finance, barriers include uncertain secondary-market values and low asset ownership among businesses.
• Long-term, better data will improve residual value forecasting, and clean-energy assets will outperform legacy equipment in resale value.
• Rodwell urges U.S. lenders to consider customer cash flow benefits from climate tech while calling for public-sector involvement to mitigate risk and accelerate the energy transition.

Explore climate finance opportunities in Australia.

Get Expert Guidance on Climate Finance Solutions

Navigating climate finance is more than a matter of checking boxes. It’s about unlocking long-term business value while contributing to global climate goals.

At The Alta Group, we offer customized advisory services that help equipment finance companies and capital providers embrace this opportunity with confidence. Whether you’re looking to launch a green leasing initiative, invest in clean-energy assets, or explore market-entry opportunities, our team is here to guide you.

Contact us today to explore how climate finance solutions can move your organization—and the world—forward.