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Core Insights - The 30th United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Brazil concluded with the release of a briefing titled "Small Money Big Change: Financial Empowerment for Local Energy Transition and Economic Growth," showcasing innovative models emerging in China's rural green transition [1][3]. Group 1: Urgency of Rural Green Transition - The urgency for rural energy transition in China is driven by escalating climate risks and long-term rural revitalization goals, highlighting the potential but lack of resources and mechanisms [4]. - Rural areas possess natural advantages such as solar and wind energy, yet face multiple barriers to investment [4]. Group 2: Challenges in Rural Energy Projects - Growth is slowing as centralized solar and wind energy projects approach capacity limits, shifting focus to distributed energy solutions in rural settings [5]. - Rural renewable energy projects are often small and fragmented, making them unattractive to institutional investors due to low investment amounts and long payback periods [5]. - Unclear revenue distribution among stakeholders leads to some projects becoming burdensome for farmers, resulting in negative returns [6]. Group 3: Objectives of the Case Study Collection - The case study collection aims to address key issues in rural energy transition, including damaged farmer confidence, cautious financial institutions, and the chaotic mix of quality renewable energy firms and ordinary distributors [9]. - It emphasizes the need for effective capital flow into rural areas through a diversified financing system that includes policy, commercial, and social capital [10]. - The collection advocates for innovative governance and operational models to ensure that project benefits remain within rural communities [11]. Group 4: Ecosystem of Rural Green Transition - The case study presents an ecosystem involving policymakers, market players, NGOs, and rural communities, focusing on creating a value network that connects diverse stakeholders [14]. - It highlights that the core of rural renewable energy development lies not in seeking large funds but in designing inclusive financing mechanisms that can create significant impacts with smaller investments [14]. Group 5: Content of the Case Study Collection - The collection includes insights on the impact of climate change on rural areas, core challenges in green low-carbon transition, and the importance of renewable energy for rural revitalization [15][16]. - It constructs a comprehensive financing theory framework for rural energy transition, detailing the logic of collaborative funding and innovative mechanisms like blended finance [17]. - The collection features seven representative innovative practice cases, providing a framework for understanding the current state of rural energy transition in China [19].