TED Business Most countries fail at clean energy. Here’s how mine succeeded | Sebastián Kind
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Dec 1, 2025 Sebastián Kind, an energy expert who led Argentina's impressive shift to nearly 40% renewable energy, shares his insights from this remarkable journey. He reveals how the success wasn't just about technology but about smart legal and financial frameworks that attracted billions in investments. Kind discusses the importance of bipartisan support in crafting renewable laws, the strategic measures that protected investors, and the game-changing savings for the economy. He also shares how other countries can replicate Argentina's breakthrough approach to clean energy.
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Long-Term Investment Is The Core Problem
- Argentina's shift to renewables required making long-term investments attractive in a risky market.
- Sebastián Kind realized investor protection and trust were the essential levers to unlock capital.
Creating A Political Umbrella
- Sebastián Kind describes building a cross-party renewable law to create political certainty.
- He secured 94% support in both chambers to avoid rule changes with every administration.
Use Layered Guarantees To De-Risk Projects
- Protect investor returns with layered guarantees that cover buyer default and sovereign risk.
- Use funds, early termination notes, and international backstops to attract foreign capital.