Name
Mark Leersnyder
Job title
Partner
Organisation
KPMG
Speaker biography
I am a Partner in the Infrastructure, Assets and Places team at KPMG. I am passionate about leading teams and working with clients to meet the challenges of the energy transition by providing commercial, policy and regulatory advice to government and business on the energy transition and decarbonisation, including the development of emerging energy sector business models, energy sector transactions and the delivery of energy project infrastructure and policy reform. I combine my backgrounds in law and engineering with deep energy sector knowledge to deliver clear, commercial and actionable advice. My experience includes: * Renewable energy project M&A, financing and development * Industrial project development, procurement delivery and investment * Embedded network strategy, regulation and procurement * Energy and water sector regulation and reform * Offshore wind regulation and procurement * Carbon farming and carbon credit trading
Speaking At
Presentation title
Market volatility: Managing uncertainty in wind energy investment
Presentation summary
Wind energy projects in Australia face increasing exposure to resource drought with extended periods of low wind generation which can significantly impact revenue certainty and financial performance. Coupled with market volatility driven by fluctuating wholesale prices and evolving policy frameworks, these conditions pose material risks to investors, lenders, and off-takers. This presentation explores the implications of resource drought on project economics, focusing on how variability in wind resource affects energy yield, merchant exposure, and compliance with contractual obligations under PPAs. By addressing resource drought and market uncertainty through integrated technical and financial solutions, the Australian wind sector can enhance investor confidence and maintain momentum toward decarbonization goals.
