FEI on-grid fund

Africa

Region

208.3

Commitment (MNOK)

Active

Status

The Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) On-Grid Fund is a fund for providing debt to small-scale renewable energy projects in Africa. FEI On-Grid will support small-scale Independent Power Producers, captive power projects and mini-grids by providing a range of debt products. Norfund is an LP in the fund.

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Key information

Sector:
Renewable Energy
Commitment (MNOK):
208.3
Year:
2019
Region:
Africa
Country:
Regional
Domicile:
Mauritius
Instrument:
Funds
Status:
Active
Mandate:
Development

FEI on-grid fund investments

Investee Sector Country
ESCOTELOther
CrossBoundary EnergyOther
CrossBoundary EnergyOther
Solarise AfricaOther
SolarXOther
Equator EnergyKenya
Equator EnergyKenya
ESCOTELOther
AktivCoOther
AktivCoOther
Solarise AfricaOther
SolarXOther
Innovent SAKALSenegal
Innovent SAKALSenegal
Engie PowerCornerZambia
Engie PowerCornerZambia

Additionality for FEI on-grid fund

This investment is particularly additional on the following ambitions:

  • Investing in the poorest countries
  • Investing in the most capital constrained markets
  • Investing in the riskiest markets
  • Investing in the most difficult business environments
  • Investing in high risk instruments
  • Contributing to starting new business activity
  • Mobilising private investors
  • Taking an active role in investments
  • Improving social and environmental standards

Relevant articles:

The Facility for Energy Inclusion