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Financing tomorrow's infrastructure

Supporting the development of urban technologies, improving mobility and energy efficiency.

The need for infrastructure financing

Growing urbanization, increasing populations, and climate change are combining to drive the need for smarter, more sustainable, and more reliable infrastructure. Financing plays an essential role in facilitating infrastructure development worldwide, particularly when it comes to public or private financing and when local government investment budgets are limited.

Infrastructure improvement or implementation of new technologies is possible with financing solutions from Siemens Financial Services.

As a trusted partner, we help businesses and local governments manage risks, reduce initial costs, and make even the most complex projects tangible.

Financing mobility

By 2050, 66% of the world's population will live in cities. In some major transportation hubs, population movements are estimated to increase by more than 40% by 2030. Public transportation must develop to increase capacity while improving energy efficiency. However, cities worldwide face significant transportation investment needs by 2030, and public resources alone cannot meet these demands. This is where specialized financing can make a difference.

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Energy efficiency financing

40% of the energy we use goes into buildings, so we must focus on improving their energy efficiency. Europe alone spends 270 billion Euros per year on unnecessary energy for buildings. However, some cannot afford the initial cost of installing smart building technologies.

When engineering and financing solutions come together, buildings can generate enormous savings – in energy consumption and cost. A good example is Siemens' Energy Performance Contract - a combination of services, consulting, modernization, and customized financing.

With this approach, clients don't need to make an initial investment – they only use energy savings to cover their monthly payments.

Supporting smart city development

The future of urban infrastructure relies on the integration of digitization. Technological collaboration and risk sharing between private and public sectors will be essential for creating smart cities in an increasingly connected urban world.

A growing number of cities are transforming today through infrastructure and technology projects. However, public budgets often lack the necessary funds to leverage the benefits of smart urban development. Now, alternative forms of private sector financing have become a priority.

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Beyond the fact that the Siemens teams listened to us, the representatives showed their understanding of our needs. The difficulty did not stop them, and the financing solution was adapted to take into account our budgetary constraints.
Lionel Chauveau, Head of Economic and Technical Services, Le Normandy