General investors

Introduction

This section lists out key EU investors which facilitate the development of the clean energy sector by offering funding support to projects.

Key content

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group

AFD (French Government) has an energy portfolio that covers access to energy services, energy efficiency and demand-side management and renewable energy technologies. It is active in the global south. AFD includes a private sector financing entity, Proparco, that invests in renewables and energy efficiency.
Website https://www.afd.fr/en/page-thematique-axe/energy
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

An international finance institution funded by EU member countries and other sovereign governments, international organisations. EBRD invests in energy through its Green Economy Transition model which supports Paris-aligned projects. Also, its Sustainable Energy Financing Facilities extends credit lines to local financial institutions that seek to develop sustainable energy financing as a permanent area of business.
Website https://www.ebrd.com/
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European Investment Bank (EIB)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending arm of the European Union. EIB is one of the biggest multilateral financial institution in the world, facilitating financing support in priority areas such as climate and environment, development, innovation and skills, small and medium-sized businesses, infrastructure and cohesion. The EIB works closely with other EU institutions to foster European integration, promote the development of the EU and support EU policies in over 160 countries around the world.
Website https://www.eib.org
Email info@eib.org

FMO

The Dutch development bank invests in over 85 countries. In energy, it offers financing solutions such as debt and equity investments for generation and distribution projects, off-grid solutions, refurbishments and efficiency improvements. Its initial investments can be designed to catalyse other development finance institutions as well as commercial banks to participate in the financing of projects.
Website https://www.fmo.nl/
Email info@fmo.nl

KfW

KfW is a German state-owned development finance institution. It supports its partner countries in developing and converting their energy systems in a sustainable manner, dovetailing with the UN’s sustainable development goals. It lends in renewable energy, energy efficiency, access, grids and storage.
Website https://www.kfw.de/kfw.de.html
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Triodos Bank

Netherlands-based commercial bank is governed by sustainability covenants. Triodos invests in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Website https://www.triodos.com/
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