An Analysis of Corporate ESG Performance and Project Financing Structure Optimization in UK North Sea Offshore Wind Development

Huanjun Liu

doi:10.54097/rnemgv31

Authors

Huanjun Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/rnemgv31

Keywords:

ESG performance, Offshore wind power, Project financing, Financing structure, North Sea, UK

Abstract

In recent years, against the backdrop of low-carbon energy development, the development of offshore wind power in the North Sea of the UK has gradually become a model in the field of renewable energy, and ESG performance is becoming an important factor affecting offshore wind power financing activities. Therefore, the author analyzed the impact and mechanism of ESG performance of offshore wind power project construction and operation enterprises in the North Sea of the UK on project financing structure, and explored the mechanism of ESG in improving the financing environment of enterprises (such as reducing financing costs, increasing financing options, improving financing contract conditions, and increasing stock market preferences for projects), thereby promoting the mechanism process of project financing models becoming green and stable. Based on specific case studies, a financing structure optimization strategy based on ESG performance has been proposed, providing reference and guidance for Chinese enterprises to participate in international offshore wind power projects.

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