European Investment Bank
Off-grid solar access solutions for Africa identified in report
A new European Investment Bank and International Solar Alliance study outlines key affordability and investment issues holding back off-grid solar investment. The analysis identifies solutions to transform clean energy and how these could potentially unlock energy access for 120 million households.
New investment to transform sanitation sector in Zambia
The European Investment Bank and a grant by the German Development Bank, KfW, will be investing $310 million to the upgrading of sanitation in Zambia. This will all fall under the Lusaka Sanitation Programme.
Green funding for Guinea and Mali to provide affordable electricity
New grant and loan funding from the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to improve access to clean and affordable energy to West Africans in Guinea and Mali.
Green investment best practices highlighted by East African leaders
Green investment and its importance were highlighted in recent dialogues between the European Investment Bank, the Portuguese Embassy in Kenya, the financial community and development stakeholders.
Global green bond partnership to accelerate issuance of bonds
The Global Green Bond Partnership (GGBP) was launched on Thursday at the Global Climate Action Summit and aims to support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities, states, and regions, corporations and private companies, and...
EU commits to $25m solar project in Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a $25 million financing plan for the installation of off-grid solar systems, to strengthen energy access in Africa.
EIB vice president, Ambroise Fayolle, announced the project at the...
$1bn renewable energy facility launched for sub-Saharan Africa
The African Trade Insurance (ATI) and European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a $1 billion Renewable Energy Facility for sub-Saharan Africa.
The facility is supported by the government of Germany and the EU as part...
