Intern at Metafin Cleantech Finance
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis, including payback period calculations and 1-year financial modeling, to assess the viability of solar loan applications for rural micro-enterprises.
- Performed in-depth company and market analysis by reviewing internal MIS data, portfolio reports, and organizational structure, culminating in a detailed 3-page report on Metafin's operational solutions and market positioning.
- Executed primary field research by surveying 102 solar-powered atta chakki operators across India to gather firsthand data on financial, operational, and social impacts of solar adoption.
- Developed and applied advanced impact assessment frameworks by analyzing global ESG and SDG benchmarks, identifying Metafin's alignment with carbon reversal, financial inclusion, and livelihood improvement goals.
- Gained specialized expertise in carbon credit mechanisms through research on I-REC and Verra markets, analyzing case studies of successful Indian carbon credit programs and their revenue models.
- Performed quantitative impact analysis by compiling data from 2,000 projects to track and report on diesel displacement, clean energy generation (kWh), and annual CO2 emission reductions.
- Developed proficiency in credit risk assessment by shadowing the credit team, reviewing loan applications, and conducting full risk analyses with final recommendations on prospective cases.
- Authored data-driven research papers on loan uptake patterns and carbon pricing mechanisms, utilizing findings to inform the company's renewable energy financing and communication strategies.