About

Established in 2021 by KfW on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, with additional funding from the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, CEI Africa aims to improve access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy for rural households and enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa. The foundation seeks systemic solutions to accelerate access to energy (A2E) by leveraging donor capital to stimulate growth in key A2E subsectors. ? CEI Africa provides various financial instruments, including debt, equity, and results-based financing (RBF) grants. While specific funding amounts are not publicly disclosed, the foundation tailors its financial support to the unique requirements of each project or company. ? Funding Windows: Results-Based Financing (RBF) Window: Offers grants to off-grid solar and mini-grid companies upon achieving pre-agreed results, such as the number of new energy connections established. ? Crowdlending (CL) Window: Co-invests with crowdlenders in the off-grid and mini-grid sectors, aiming to leverage additional capital and accelerate growth in these subsectors. ?

Eligibility

• Privately owned green mini-grid developers