Core Viewpoint - The integration of green finance with rural energy transformation is essential for achieving rural revitalization and modernizing agriculture, providing necessary financial support for clean energy transition in rural areas [1][2]. Group 1: Current State of Rural Energy Transformation - Rural energy consumption is gradually shifting from traditional energy sources like firewood and coal to modern clean energy sources such as electricity, liquefied gas, solar, and wind energy [2]. - As of June 2024, household photovoltaic installations in rural areas reached 131.84 GW, accounting for approximately 42.6% of the total distributed photovoltaic capacity in China [2]. - Government support for rural energy transformation includes funding for projects like "coal-to-electricity" heating, but reliance solely on fiscal funds is insufficient for sustainable progress [2]. Group 2: Challenges in Green Finance for Rural Energy - The implementation of green finance projects in rural areas faces several challenges, including high initial investment costs, long payback periods, and limited product variety [4]. - The lack of a unified green finance standard and project certification system complicates the identification of eligible projects [5]. - Rural areas often have underdeveloped infrastructure, with only 11.9% of rural regions connected to natural gas, which hinders the acceptance of green finance projects [6]. Group 3: Government and Institutional Support - The government should establish unified green finance standards and enhance information disclosure to improve project transparency and attract financial institutions [7]. - Financial institutions are encouraged to innovate and provide tailored financial products for small renewable energy projects, addressing the diverse needs of rural areas [8]. - There is a need for enhanced project identification capabilities using financial technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of green finance services [8]. Group 4: Future Directions for Rural Energy Development - There is a call to optimize the rural energy supply structure by promoting distributed energy projects and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources [9]. - Collaboration between government and financial institutions is essential for raising awareness and training personnel in green finance and energy transformation [9].