Frank O’Sullivan
Managing DirectorS2G InvestmentsAs Managing Director, Frank is responsible for sourcing, executing, managing, and exiting S2G’s energy opportunities. Previously, Frank was a Senior Vice President and Head of Onshore Strategy for Ørsted, one of the world’s leading renewable energy developers; in this role, he was responsible for commercial planning and market analysis across onshore wind, solar, and storage and was a member of the management team responsible for growing Ørsted’s onshore business from <1GW of wind in 2019 to >5GWs of wind solar and storage today. Prior to Ørsted, Frank was Director of Research for the MIT Energy Initiative and Co-Director of the MIT Electric Power System Center. Frank continues to hold a Senior Lecturer position at the MIT Sloan School of Management and engages broadly as a speaker and writer on the topics of clean energy, water, and climate regulatory and policy development. Frank received his Ph.D., E.E., and S.M. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his B.E. degree from the National University of Ireland, all in electrical engineering.
Financing Approaches to Effectively Scale Climate Solutions
Scaling climate solutions for widespread deployment requires mobilizing capital across a diverse spectrum—from venture funding to growth equity to pro…Scaling climate solutions for widespread deployment requires mobilizing capital across a diverse spectrum—from venture funding to growth equity to project finance and institutional investment. This panel brings together leaders from across the capita…Scaling climate solutions for widespread deployment requires mobilizing capital across a diverse spectrum—from venture funding to growth equity to project finance and institutional investment. This panel brings together leaders from across the capital stack to explore what is working, what barriers persist, and what innovative financing structures are needed to accelerate the deployment of emerging and proven climate technologies. Panelists will …Scaling climate solutions for widespread deployment requires mobilizing capital across a diverse spectrum—from venture funding to growth equity to project finance and institutional investment. This panel brings together leaders from across the capital stack to explore what is working, what barriers persist, and what innovative financing structures are needed to accelerate the deployment of emerging and proven climate technologies. Panelists will examine how different types of capital can be more effectively coordinated, along with public incentives, to bring more technologies and projects to successful commercialization. The discussion will also address the role of policy frameworks and risk mitigation tools in unlocking private investment at scale, as well as lessons learned from successful deployments across energy, transportation, and industrial decarbonization. Whether you are a developer, investor, policymaker, or corporate leader, this conversation will offer practical insights into how we can collectively channel the right capital to the right solutions at the pace and scale the climate crisis demands. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
